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[More_Badass]

Game releases June 9th for PC & Mac

http://kholat.com/
Release trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM0tk9Qsw54
Environments trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXqwCLo3yxM

Kholat is a game developed by independent studio IMGN.PRO, inspired by true events known as the "Dyatlov Pass Incident". We follow the path of a group of Russian students, that went for an expedition in the northern Ural Mountains. The team does not reach its goal, the entire crew dies in mysterious circumstances.

Player is thrown into the area where the tragedy occurred, years after the actual event, with a chance to discover the real course of the tragedy. Atmosphere of anxiety and dread is created by fear management system. It is responsible for precise dosing of fear and uncertainty, based on what the player is doing, making each gameplay a unique experience.

 

[Red Hood]

Will he make it till the end?

 

[KevinCow]

Sean Bean's the narrator? Can the narrator die?

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Sean Bean narrating a game where everyone dies, fitting

 

[Skyward Sheep]

It looks really interesting, I've got my eye on it. Of course, Sean Bean obviously won't survive.

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

Kholat is a game developed by independent studio IMGN.PRO, inspired by true events known as the "Dyatlov Pass Incident". We follow the path of a group of Russian students, that went for an expedition in the northern Ural Mountains. The team does not reach its goal, the entire crew dies in mysterious circumstances.

First time I've heard about this.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

First time I've heard about this.

It's a really weird and intriguing case, I don't think anyone has ever proved what happened

Plus there's a lot of general misinformation about what condition they were discovered in

 

[Maintenance]

In the end Sean Bean will be one of the russian students.

Spoiler

Just saw the video. He really is one?

 

[Neuromancer]

You might want to mention what platforms it's for in your OP (PC and Mac).

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

It's a really weird and intriguing case, I don't think anyone has ever proved what happened

Plus there's a lot of general misinformation about what condition they were discovered in

I saw this in a preview video for the games upcoming up in June, they mentioned something about finding the bodies with no tongues or faces or something.

 

[MWS Natural]

WAsn't there a movie made about this?''


Yeah I think this was it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1905040/

 

[Neuromancer]

WAsn't there a movie made about this?''


Yeah I think this was it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1905040/

Yep. Not terrible, but not very memorable either. In fact I don't even really remember what the bad thing(s) ended up being. Still though it's a really interesting case and I hope to play this game someday. Sean Bean was a good get for a small team like this too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident

 

[FoneBone]

I'm not seeing much information about how it actually plays. Is there combat or survival mechanics, or is this more of a walking-simulator sort of thing (albeit less linear)?

 

[MedIC86]

Yep. Not terrible, but not very memorable either. In fact I don't even really remember what the bad thing(s) ended up being. Still though it's a really interesting case and I hope to play this game someday. Sean Bean was a good get for a small team like this too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident

About the ending of the movie

Spoiler

wasnt it about portals or something?

i kinda liked the movie also, but more the build up then the final part of the movie...

but im curious about this game will check out reviews.

 

[Fat4all]

Super interested in this game.

I was shocked that what is essentially an indie game/studio got Sean Bean for their game. It's not unheard of for smaller games to get talent for their games, but I just find it fascinating in this situation.

Can't wait to play it!

 

[MattyG]

Will he make it till the end?

Based on a Kotaku piece I read,

Spoiler

he doesn't even make it through the opening narration.

Link

 

[Fried Food]

ctrl+f oculus

This game seems great for VR. Hope it gets support.

 

[Red Hood]

Based on a Kotaku piece I read,

Spoiler

he doesn't even make it through the opening narration.

Link

Ah so it's like (movie only starring him in the start)

Spoiler

Equilibrium

then, lol

 

[More_Badass]

Based on a Kotaku piece I read,

Spoiler

he doesn't even make it through the opening narration.

Link

Nah, that's just the release trailer

He narrates the game too

 

[Aikidoka]

Sounds really cool. I hope they don't try to put any overt supernatural twists to it.

I wonder how they were able to get Sean Bean to do this.
Also i feel stupid for thinking this is coming out October 6th.

 

[Stilton Disco]

Sounds really cool. I hope they don't try to put any overt supernatural twists to it.

I wonder how they were able to get Sean Bean to do this.

Also i feel stupid for thinking this is coming out October 6th.

I would assume they paid him money.

Plus, he does voice over for adverts in the UK regularly, so doing game narration isn't too far out of line with of his usual work, really.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

They have my interest.

 

[onken]

Count me interested!

I would assume they paid him money.

lol cold.

 

[Ozigizo]

I saw this in a preview video for the games upcoming up in June, they mentioned something about finding the bodies with no tongues or faces or something.

No, there was one without a tongue. A lot of information was lost, but signs pointed towards an avalanche.

 

[Vamphuntr]

Already preordered from GMG a while ago. It's like 18$ and if you have a 23% off it's about 13.50$.

 

[Applebite]

I'm not seeing much information about how it actually plays. Is there combat or survival mechanics, or is this more of a walking-simulator sort of thing (albeit less linear)?

I too am curious about this. The steam tags say exploration game, so I imagine it'll be something ala Gone Home. Would love to know if anyone knows more though.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Video of gameplay

A couple of videos

 

[Ciastek3214]

Plus, he does voice over for adverts in the UK regularly.

Damn, those UK ads must be brutal.

 

[Neiteio]

Sean Bean narrating a game where everyone dies, fitting

ONE DOES NOT SIMPLY

NARRATE A GAME WHERE PEOPLE LIVE

 

[VibratingDonkey]

Kevin VanOrd of Gamespot said some ungood things about this game on Twitter.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

The movie about the incident was fantastic for the first hour, then when the reveal came...absolutely turned to shit.

 

[Dusk Golem]

No one's mentioned that Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, the woman who is known for doing the vocal songs in Silent Hill, is doing music for the game?

 

[Gaz_RB]

Kevin VanOrd of Gamespot said some ungood things about this game on Twitter.

Sad, sounded really interesting

 

[SJRB]

Lirik is playing this right now on Twitch, looks fucking crazy.

Atmosphere is amazing.

 

[MMaRsu]

Super interested in this game.

I was shocked that what is essentially an indie game/studio got Sean Bean for their game. It's not unheard of for smaller games to get talent for their games, but I just find it fascinating in this situation.

Can't wait to play it!

Sean Bean will do anything for money

 

[Ryan_MSF]

the music in the trailer is awesome, really looking forward to this!

 

[SirMossyBloke]

Day 1 for me, saw the trailer yesterday. The movie about this is great too.

 

[Easy_D]

Stream makes me think of a Dear Esther with snow

 

[drotahorror]

A while back he narrated a horror game on iOS - Papa Sangre II

 

[More_Badass]

Lirik is playing this right now on Twitch, looks fucking crazy.

Atmosphere is amazing.

How so?

 

[spineduke]

The music is beautiful! Props to the composer.

 

[John Rabbit]

Stream makes me think of a Dear Esther with snow

yeah the trailer gave me very strong Chinese Room/Dear Esther vibes. not sure how i feel about that. Dear Esther was kind of a one-time thing that I didn't really feel like repeating. at least Gone Home added some additional storytelling layers/interactivity.

 

[More_Badass]

yeah the trailer gave me very strong Chinese Room/Dear Esther vibes. not sure how i feel about that. Dear Esther was kind of a one-time thing that I didn't really feel like repeating. at least Gone Home added some additional storytelling layers/interactivity.

I think this game has creatures. You have watch out for signs of them, and there are ways to avoid them.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Dan is streaming it. Sick graphics
http://www.twitch.tv/dansgaming

 

[SlasherJPC]

Here is my video review for the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uP3yaggXEQ Overall it's beautiful and a nice exploration type of game. Though it lacks explaining its story very well or requires much of it to be pieced together, and it doesn't offer much in variation. Atmosphere is great though.

 

[bradigor]

Been playing this for a bit tonight for review and this is something else. The atmosphere alone is just amazing, but I also love that you are literally dumped in the wilderness with nothing but a map and compass.

That is all you have to work out the story, there are no on screen markers telling you where your next objective is, or even a HUD map to see if you are going in the right direction. You need to be able to map read.

That sense of not knowing where you may be at any one time, mixed with the beautiful visuals and outstanding score, mean this is something I am in love with.

My favourite feature of Far Cry 2 was the map and compass stuff and this takes it up a notch.

 

[Nzyme32]

Saw the trailer on Steam. Love the music, and Sean Bean seems like a great narrator. Get the impression he wouldn't last very long as usual. Game looks amazing but also seems on the vein of Dear Esther. I'm not particularly in the mood for that kind of thing right now, but will no doubt check it out later

 

[More_Badass]

Saw the trailer on Steam. Love the music, and Sean Bean seems like a great narrator. Get the impression he wouldn't last very long as usual. Game looks amazing but also seems on the vein of Dear Esther. I'm not particularly in the mood for that kind of thing right now, but will no doubt check it out later

From what I gather, there's some kind of creature that you need to be aware of and avoid, so it's not simply harmless exploration

 

[derExperte]

Out now btw. Very creepy and nice looking.

From what I gather, there's some kind of creature that you need to be aware of and avoid, so it's not simply harmless exploration

Yep, I just died. But I reckon there's lots of running around so be prepared for that.

 

[spineduke]

Been playing this for a bit tonight for review and this is something else. The atmosphere alone is just amazing, but I also love that you are literally dumped in the wilderness with nothing but a map and compass.

That is all you have to work out the story, there are no on screen markers telling you where your next objective is, or even a HUD map to see if you are going in the right direction. You need to be able to map read.

That sense of not knowing where you may be at any one time, mixed with the beautiful visuals and outstanding score, mean this is something I am in love with.

My favourite feature of Far Cry 2 was the map and compass stuff and this takes it up a notch.

How large are the map areas? i initially thought this was some corridor walking simulator experience.