Phantasmal, a procedurally generated horror game, is now on Early Access

Procedurally generated survival horror is a good idea in theory, but past attempts at the formula haven't quite nailed it. New Zealand studio Eyemobi is giving it a red hot go in the form of Phantasmal, a horror game set in the notorious Kowloon Walled City, a huge Hong Kong sprawl which was demolished in 1994. That fact alone is enough to warrant a look (Kowloon was insane), but the studio's professed love for Lovecraft is also promising.

Phantasmal is in Early Access as of today, and is expected to stay there for 3-6 months. The core game is playable but a bunch of features will be added at launch, including procedural story generation, a greater diversity of environmental art and NPC interaction. Check it out on Early Access or watch the trailer below:

Phantasmal Steam Early Access Trailer from Joe Chang on Vimeo.

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