Team 17 and Catchweight Studio have revealed Conscript, a new survival horror set in World War 1 (or The Great War), heading to the Switch later this year.
No specific release date has been set at the time of writing, but if you want a taste of the action, a Steam demo will be made available from 10th June 2024. Judging from the trailer, however, it looks like the title takes a bit of inspiration from the critically acclaimed Signalis, which hit the Switch back in 2022.
Set during one of the longest and most consequential conflicts of World War One, the Battle of Verdun, Conscript sees you take control of a lone French soldier in search of his lost brother. You must solve puzzles, scavenge supplies, and of course, fight off against deadly enemies.
Here's a peek at the key features:
- Play: Experience classic survival horror gameplay set during the Battle of Verdun with high replayability, various difficulty settings, multiple endings, unlockable costumes, and bonus weapons.
- Survive: Survive against enemy soldiers using WW1 melee weapons and firearms in an intense, harrowing atmosphere enhanced by pixel art aesthetics and oppressive sound design.
- Explore: Navigate intricate, interconnected WW1-themed areas while solving environmental puzzles and managing resources effectively.
As soon as we hear more on the potential release date for Conscript, we'll be sure to let you know.
What do you make of this one? Do you think it looks good? Let us know your thoughts with a comment.
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So much story potential here. If not squandered I'm totally there.
@anoyonmus The horrors of war I suppose?
Considering how long it's been on development, I highly doubt Conscript has taken any inspiration from Signalis.
@anoyonmus I don't think you'll offend anyone, but if you don't know the answer you should probably try to understand war better and also WWI in particular.
@DudeshootMankill Basically my thoughts exactly.
@OldManHermit I guess so. Probably that.
@AcridSkull I never played Signalis but what is it about?
I'm not sure if stretching the use of the term "survival horror" to denote a WW1 theme is such a good idea, tbh. In gaming, the term carries a different connotation.
That's an insta buy from the looks of it. The Switch could really use so much more survival-horror games. Looking at you, Crow Country.
A survival horror take on WWI sounds intriguing if done with care. Though the horrors those soldiers endured is probably just as bad as any plot the devs would care to publish.
Edit: Just watched the trailer, and it certainly looks suitably horrendous! Plus I didn’t realize the reputable Team 17 is publishing.
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