PS1-Style Horror Game “Chasing Static” Heading To Nintendo Switch In Q3 2021

Itching for some horror action from the classic PS1 era? Well, this new title from publisher Ratalaika Games and developer Headware Games might be right up your alley!

The companies have announced that PS1-Style horror game Chasing Static will be hitting Nintendo Switch and other major platforms in Q3 2021. Players will need to rely on “sonic exploration” – as they uncover the mysterious circumstances of an abandoned facility!

Check out the latest trailer and some gameplay below:

About

In the dead of night a fierce storm rages across North Wales. Miles from any town, Chris Selwood seeks refuge in a remote roadside café. Shortly thereafter Chris experiences a horrific sight as he finds the café waitress pinned to the ceiling by something with fierce glowing eyes, he passes out waking up to the dusty old abandoned remains of the café.

Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and try to piece together what happened to the missing villagers of Hearth.

Inspired by 80s Sci-Fi horror and contemporary surrealist cinema, Chasing Static delivers a unique take on the narrative adventure genre through new audio driven gameplay mechanics and non-linear exploration.

Features

• Sonic Exploration – Audio driven gameplay mechanics have you hunting anomalies with an experimental Frequency Displacement Monitoring Device.
• Lo-Fi, Hi-Fi – Crunchy low poly visuals reminiscent of PS1 classics with full voice acting, high quality sound design and a modern approach to gameplay.
• Non-Linear Gameplay – Explore the world of Chasing Static at your own pace, uncovering it’s secrets in any order you please.
• Bite-sized Terror – A self-contained story with an average playtime of 2 hours.