As we prepare to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome a new year, there’s a spine-chilling adventure waiting for gamers on the horizon.
Launching in 2025, Post Trauma is set to debut on Xbox, delivering a slew of unimaginable horrors.
The brainchild of Roberto Serrag and Red Soul Games, Post Trauma is a tribute to classic horror staples like Silent Hill and Resident Evil.
Crafted using Unreal Engine 5, the game unfolds in disturbingly familiar settings, like an abandoned hospital and a forgotten Metro, all within “The Gloom.” These settings are reimagined in ways that are truly bone-chilling. Picture tentacles writhing through the walls, spectral entities skulking in the darkness, and buildings that might crumble at any moment—you never know what dangers you’ll face around the next corner.
At the core of this eerie tale is Roman, a retired train driver portrayed by Togo Igawa, who wakes up disoriented and terrified by the nightmarish sights that surround him. With voice acting enhancing the experience, Motion Capture technology ensures Roman’s expressions and movements feel lifelike and genuine, drawing players even deeper into this haunting narrative. The way Roman handles the ever-present horrors as he navigates this surreal world keeps the game grounded, offering players insight into his thoughts and emotions as the game progresses.
The terror in Post Trauma isn’t reliant on cheap jump scares. Instead, it masterfully builds suspense and tension. The game’s soundtrack plays a pivotal role, featuring moody piano riffs that subtly intensify as Roman makes his way through train tracks and dim corridors. During confrontations, the music swells to heart-pounding peaks, providing a gripping audio experience.
As you delve into the twisted world of Post Trauma, every little detail in the environment could be a clue to solving the game’s more intricate puzzles. Keeping a notepad handy might come in handy!
The Gloom is a perilous realm, and Roman might find himself in life-threatening situations where he needs to fight back. Luckily, you’ll have access to tools like a powerful sledgehammer and a trusty crowbar. As you progress, you’ll also come across a pistol and a shotgun, which can be stored either on Roman’s person or in safekeeping chests you encounter along the way. Every bit of storage space counts!
In true Survival Horror fashion, just as you start deciphering the mysteries, the complexities deepen. We eagerly await the moment when players can unearth all the secrets hidden in Post Trauma, set to release in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S. Don’t forget to add it to your wishlist!
Post Trauma is reimagining the survival horror genre, challenging players to venture into the unknown and unravel the mysteries of bizarre landscapes while battling to survive.
In Post Trauma, players step into the shoes of Roman, a distressed train conductor who finds himself in an uncanny dimension after a severe panic attack. Faced with terrifying environments and gruesome creatures, Roman can decide to arm himself with a diverse range of weapons or seek safer routes.
Inspired by legendary survival horror games, Post Trauma mixes fixed camera angles with the groundbreaking visuals of Unreal Engine 5, generating an anxiety-inducing yet familiar horror atmosphere. But as soon as you think you have it all figured out, the environment shifts, posing new dilemmas and fears.
Will you find the way back home? To conquer this eerie world, you must unravel a mystery spanning disconnected settings, deciphering clues hidden in plain sight and finding essential items to further your progress.
As you gather evidence and resolve puzzles, you’ll gradually understand your circumstances and formulate a plan to escape, employing both clever strategies and patient exploration.
Enhanced by the exceptional talent of a fully-voiced cast (including Autumn Ivy and Hyoie O’Grady) and a mesmerizing ambient score by Nicolas Gasparini (Myuu), Post Trauma is crafted to pay homage to beloved franchises while offering a unique blend of gameplay styles. The aim is to gift players with an unforgettable horror experience, one born of passion and crafted with remarkable expertise.
