If you’ve been on the lookout for a fresh VR experience that blends horror, social commentary, and real-time interaction, Akupara Games just dropped some spicy news. During The Indie Horror Showcase, the studio revealed Hello Cruel World, a VR title that puts you in the shoes of an urban explorer and streamer.
Fame in the Depths of Dereliction
Hello Cruel World challenges you to unravel the secrets of a forgotten lab located underneath a defunct Crab-N-Go restaurant. As you make your way through the depths, your livestream gains traction, pulling in viewers with every harrowing encounter and twist in the narrative. The game aims to stretch the boundaries of VR interactivity, asking players: How far will you go for internet fame?
Mystery Meets AI Overlord
As if exploring a rundown laboratory wasn’t spooky enough, the game also introduces ALICE—an AI that observes your every move. The big question here: Can you outwit this electronic overlord and make it through the labyrinth, or is ALICE always one step ahead?
High-Octane Interaction
Not just about exploration, Hello Cruel World introduces some groundbreaking mechanics. For one, the game probes into real-time simulated chat, enabling your audience to interact directly with your livestream. They get to witness your daring escapades in real-time and can even lend a helping hand.
Scientific Madness Unleashed
Players will have to solve puzzles that explore the extremes of human pain receptors and cybernetic grafts. Forget about ethics; this is a journey into unhinged scientific exploration where empathy takes a back seat.
Wishlist the Virtual Dread
Anticipated to launch in 2024 for various VR platforms, Hello Cruel World is currently up for grabs on your Steam wishlist.
The premise combines horror, streaming culture, and the insatiable thirst for online clout, all built to maximize the immersive capabilities of VR technology. With gameplay mechanics that integrate real-time audience participation and AI-based challenges, Hello Cruel World is shaping up to be a must-watch—or rather, a must-play—in the gaming scene.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
