Edge of Sanity: Lovecraftian Horror Set for Friday the 13th Release
Imagine surviving the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, but with the added challenge of battling psychosis and Lovecraftian monsters. That's the terrifying premise of Edge of Sanity, a side-scrolling survival horror game, and it's just had its release date revealed.
While its hand-drawn art style might not scream "horror", Edge of Sanity packs a chilling punch. Players must navigate the harsh Alaskan environment, searching for fellow survivors and building a safe haven. But keeping a camp alive is no easy feat, as resource demands increase with each new member.
The game introduces a unique twist on survival mechanics by requiring players to manage a group of survivors. Assign them to expeditions for vital resources or to build essential facilities, ensuring the camp remains functional and their morale stays high. This management element adds another layer of strategy, shifting the focus from solo survival to collective wellbeing.
Outside the safety of the camp, players must venture into sinister locations, collecting resources and uncovering clues that piece together the game's overarching narrative. These expeditions, however, come with a chilling consequence: haunting events that can erode sanity levels. Losing grip on reality can lead to unpredictable consequences, impacting character perceptions and unlocking new dialogue options and craftable items.
Of course, no survival horror experience is complete without monstrous encounters. Edge of Sanity features terrifying, otherworldly creatures, requiring strategic thinking and resource management to overcome. Players must learn enemy weaknesses, utilise crafting abilities, and exploit the environment to outwit these eldritch foes.
Despite its unconventional art style, Edge of Sanity delivers the adrenaline-pumping thrills expected of the survival horror genre. And what better day to plunge into this chilling world than Friday, September 13th, a date that perfectly embodies the game's themes of terror and suspense.
Interested players can add Edge of Sanity to their Steam wishlist or try out its free demo, available on the Steam page [here](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1897110/Edge_of_Sanity/).
For more thrilling titles like this, check out our guide to the best survival games. Alternatively, explore our curated list of excellent indie games, packed with hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
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