The gaming community’s demand for psychological horror titles never seems to wane. With many still on the lookout for thenext bestPT-inspired horror video game, game companies are looking to capitalize on this dedicated niche in the market. Recently, a new psychological horror game calledNo Returnhas made an announcement that it is launching this 2022, and the game’s trailer is hinting that the gameplay is heavily-inspired byPT, the playable teaser connected toSilent Hillthat never came to be.
In the past few years, gamers have seen the rise of many horror video games. Especially those that can be played with multiple people.Independent titles such asPhasmophobiaexperienced hype due to its simple yet incredibly creepy multiplayer gameplay. What’s more, VR technology allows for a more horrifying experience for those who truly enjoy the psychological horror genre. WithNo Returnhaving the same first-person perspective similar toPT’s andPhasmophobia, fans are likely hoping for the same terror aspect as the titles it is inspired by.
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In an exclusive announcement trailer,No Returnrevealed that it is launching this Fall/Autumn 2022 for the PC. The title is being developed by a China-based independent studio called BlameTech. The development team is lean with six people, with shared experiences at Tencent, NetEase, and Vancouver Film School.No Returnwill also be published by indie company Pixmain, which is known to have published themobile versions ofMy Time At Portia. According to the official description ofNo Return, the game is centered around a family tragedy in modern-day China. Players will find themselves stuck in a never-ending loop of hallways, with mysteries to solve to get themselves out of the situation.
According to the game’s Steam page,No Return’s gameplay will be inspired by Chinese folklore, and will involve puzzles to help solve the mystery of horrifying endless hallways. Similar to otherupcoming horror titles like MADiSONandLuto, there seems to be a recurring theme of never-ending hallways and home tragedies in today’s list of psychological horror video games.
Nevertheless,No Return’s video trailer offers both in-game and cinematic shots to set the look and feel of the title. Without a doubt,Silent Hillfans will enjoy the terrifying scenes and horror vibes that the trailer showcases, which may be enough for them to check out the title when it launches later this year. HopefullyNo Returndoes not disappoint and provides an enjoyable horror experience for those who love the genre.
No Returnis launching for PC this Fall/Autumn 2022.
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