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Early-Access Survival RPGs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

SmileGate's Latest Title Challenges Players to Survive a Horror Jungle

— November 6, 2024 — Lifestyle
IfSunSets is a survival RPG adventure game developed by Smilegate and indie studio Polymorph. Set on the island of Luminora, the game features immersive day-and-night cycles, with distinct gameplay experiences for each period. During the day, players explore the island to hunt, farm, fish, gather resources, craft materials, build fortifications, and engage in combat against ancient bosses and cursed monsters. As night falls, the game transitions to survival horror, with swarms of zombie-like monsters stalking the player in an undead invasion. The primary objective is to survive until morning, with decisions made during the day being crucial for nighttime survival.

The game is available in Early Access on Steam for $19.99 USD, with a 10% discount available until November 18. Early Access includes both single-player and online co-op modes, supporting multiple languages such as English, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Smilegate plans to incorporate community feedback to improve and expand the game, with additional features like World Selection Mode, skill system improvements, night defense enhancements, and bug fixes. The Early Access period aims to provide a polished game experience while gathering valuable insights from players.

Image Credit: SmileGate
Trend Themes
1. Day-and-night Cycle Gameplay - Games incorporating dynamic day-and-night cycles offer varying gameplay mechanics and enhance immersion through temporal challenges.
2. Survival Horror Elements - Survival horror games that shift player objectives based on time of day create new avenues for tension and engagement.
3. Community-driven Development - Involving the community in the development through Early Access fosters a more tailored and responsive gaming environment.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - The integration of immersive day-night cycles and survival elements presents a groundbreaking opportunity in video game development.
2. Online Gaming Platforms - Early Access releases on online platforms like Steam allow developers to refine games based on direct player feedback.
3. Horror Entertainment - The amalgamation of survival and horror genres can redefine horror entertainment by intensifying player experiences.
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