Welcome to the Cursed Ranch
If you’ve been following Bloober Team, you might know them for their work on the Silent Hill 2 remake, which had fans holding their breath. But hold onto your hats—this studio has been plotting horror-fueled escapades for quite some time. Enter: I Hate This Place, their latest project under the Broken Mirror Games label, a game brimming with chaotic creativity and a twisted sense of humor.
A Unique Take on Survival Horror
Announced during the Future Games Show, I Hate This Place is an adaptation of Eisner-nominated comic art. Picture this: as the protagonist Elena, you’ll be crafting survival tools and engaging in wild shootouts against a horde of cryptid monsters. The game promises a colorful, pulpy aesthetic that starkly contrasts the grim tones of Silent Hill—think bright colors with onomatopoeic text punctuating the gunfire, filling the air with “ra-ta-ta!” It seems like you’ll definitely want to avoid the horned man lurking in the shadows!
Ingenious Combat and Strategic Survival
The thrill rides beyond mere shooting, however. Creative thinking becomes part of the gameplay as players must manipulate their environment to gain the upper hand against relentless foes. The game’s mechanics reward ingenuity over traditional brute force, ensuring that survival in this twisted playground means making quick—and often creative—decisions.
This stylistic shift is a bold move for Bloober Team, showcasing their commitment to pushing horror boundaries in all its forms. With a partnership with Skybound, which has been breaking into gaming, I Hate This Place is poised to be an exciting addition to the horror genre landscape. Are you ready to wish on Steam and face the terrors of this haunted ranch?
