Stasis: Bone Totem
a game by | THE BROTHERHOOD |
Platform: | PC (2022) |
Editor Rating: | 8/10, based on 1 review |
User Rating: | 10.0/10 - 1 vote |
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See also: | Visual Novel, Horror Games, Best Indie Games, Puzzle Games, RPGs, Survival Games, Sci-Fi RPG, Point-and-Click Quests |
STASIS: BONE TOTEM is a fantastic looking isometric horror adventure game that makes you feel like you are playing through a movie.
The Horrors Of The Ocean
What really got me excited about this game was the fact that it was brought to us by the team responsible for the incredible Stasis and Beautiful Desolation, two games which I really did enjoy my time with. If you like horror games and games that have a very strong and compelling story, then this is one that simply must be on your radar. As I write this, it does not have a set in stone release date, but it is due at some point in 2022.
I have to say that it is the story that interested me the most when I started looking into STASIS: BONE TOTEM. Charlie and Mac (along with Moses, their Super-Toy) have a business where they salvage what they find from the ocean. They come across a massive and seemingly abandoned rig in the middle of the ocean. They think that they have struck gold, however, something went wrong on this rig, very, very wrong and it does not take long until they realize that they are stuck in a fight for survival. This is classic sci-fi horror stuff, think of a movie like Event Horizon (except at the bottom of the ocean instead of space) and you will have an idea of what to expect here.
Bone Chilling!
While the story that STASIS: BONE TOTEM is telling is fantastic stuff indeed. The presentation of this game is incredible. Even though the game is presented from an isometric point of view, it looks incredible. There is just a real unnerving feeling about this place and some of the areas that you will be exploring really will send chills up your spine. The game also has some very well done FMV style cut scenes that really do wonders to get the story across.
Running Down My Spine!
It is not just the visuals of STASIS: BONE TOTEM that will make you feel uneasy as you are playing the game. The sound design in this game is amazing. From the atmospheric sound effects, the music, and there is also come amazing voice acting here. The voice acting is a huge reason as to why the story is going to get its grips into you the way that it does.
Trying To Survive
The gameplay here is that of an adventure game with bits of puzzle solving and exploration. You control all three characters and you can switch between them and you have an interesting shared inventory system that to me reminds me a bit of the way things were done in Resident Evil 0, but much better and more user friendly. You will be exploring each area, trying to survive, and solving various puzzles so that you can move onto the next scary as hell area!
I cannot think of another game that I have seen due for release in 2022 that has as creepy a vibe going on as STASIS: BONE TOTEM does. I love horror and I love sci-fi and the two genres when they mix always get me pumped up, but it is something not many developers really take a chance with. If you like horror games then this is one that has to be on your list to play this year! This team delivered with their last two games and this one could be their best work yet!
Pros:
- I love the icy and scary setting of the game
- The story it is telling really is amazing
- The visuals in this game are great and make you feel like you are in the story
- The sound design in the game from the music to the voice acting is movie quality
Cons:
- So far, the game just has “Q2” as its release date
- I am not sure how much replay value there will be here
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System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP