What You Need to Know:
- NTENSE Co., Ltd. has officially announced UNDERWARD, a co-op exploration horror game where players recover «TEST-SUBJECTS» from a procedurally generated underground abandoned hospital. A Steam store page for the game is now live.
- The release is scheduled for 2024, with a planned price of $7.99.
- UNDERWARD is a cooperative exploration horror game for 1 to 4 players. Taking on the role of investigators, players must follow orders to locate a variety of «TEST-SUBJECTS» (in culture capsules), transport them to the elevator, and meet their recovery quota to advance to the next level. The game features a permadeath system.
- The game also includes a «Connected Carry» System that allows players to work together to transport «TEST-SUBJECTS» at high speeds. With a strong emphasis on cooperative gameplay, UNDERWARD is recommended for players who want to experience the thrill of a horror game while panicking together as a team.
A Variety of «TEST-SUBJECTS»:
There are many types of «TEST-SUBJECTS» to recover, and collecting the more unique and valuable ones will earn you higher scores.
Wandering Nurses, Traps, and Other Dangers:
As you explore each floor, you will encounter various hazards. Use the items you find to rescue your teammates and overcome these challenges together.
«Connected Carry» System:
Up to four players can work together to carry «TEST-SUBJECTS». By using the «Connected Carry» System, you can outrun enemies even while transporting heavy «TEST-SUBJECTS». However, a failure to coordinate may result in a one-way ticket to the afterlife.
For more details, please check the store page. If you’re interested, be sure to add UNDERWARD to your wishlist!
Specifications
Title: UNDERWARD
Genre: Co-op Exploration Horror Game
Number of Players: 1 to 4
Developer: INTENSE Co., Ltd.
Release Date: 2024
Price: 980 yen (planned)
Steam Store Page: store.steampowered.com/app/3025290/UNDERWARD
Developer Homepage: intense.jp
Developer X: x.com/intense_game_en
Source: Official Press Release