14 DAY TRIAL // Developer PulseTenseGames announces that it is now seeking to get crowdfunding for a project called Solarix on the Kickstarter site, in order to create a complex first-person psychological survival-horror game, which is inspired by a range of classic science fiction movies.
The team promises that its title will include big open-ended levels that will encourage gamers to use both survival mechanics and stealth concepts in order to stay alive.
The player will be able to explore a number of alien worlds, as well as a huge orbital space station, with a range of enemies ready to attack around every corner.
Baris Tarimcioglu, founder of PulseTenseGames, states that “Our goal is to take the survival horror genre beyond simple staged ‘jumpscares’ and cheap thrills. With Solarix we are looking to create a world that fills you with unease, insecurity and desperation.”
Solarix will take inspiration from classic series like Thief and System Shock, and gamers will have to carefully evaluate a light meter in order to find the best hiding places, while also conserving ammunitions and items in order to only use them when absolutely needed in order to progress.
The development team adds, “The interstellar research station ‘Solarix’ specialised in manipulation of the human gene. When that research goes badly wrong, the consequences are devastating for the crew. One by one, they succumb to the mutation and roam the ship in a zombie like state.”
Solarix will ask players to find innovative ways to take out monsters and human enemies, but technology also plays a role as gamers deal with computer terminals that control turrets and other automated defenses.
The team says that they plan to make sure that each level is different and will test the skills of the player in interesting ways.
The biggest challenge that PulseTenseGames is having with its game is the creation of the Artificial Intelligence, which needs to be capable enough to spot the player and constantly track his movements.
The studio is aiming to get access to 10,000 British Pounds for Solarix from the player community, which is about 17,128 dollars or 13,830 Euro, and the game is supposed to be launched on the PC via the Steam digital distribution service. Discussions are ongoing with Microsoft to also deliver it on the Xbox One.
A more detailed look at the rewards that backers can get can be seen on the main Kickstarter page for the game, and those who are interested in backing Solarix have until Friday, August 8, to pledge their support.
