Stranded. Alone. Hunted. And all on a budget. That’s the chilling premise of Into Death and Beyond, the new first-person survival horror experience from Dolores Entertainment.
Into Death and Beyond is available now on Xbox Series X|S (and exclusively Series X|S – sorry, Xbox One players!). It also recently launched on PlayStation and PC, but we’re focusing on the Xbox experience here.
Priced at a very reasonable £8.39, Into Death and Beyond puts you in the worn-out space boots of Mark Helkins, a grizzled bounty hunter who’s about to have the worst day of his career.
His mission: to capture a rogue alien mutation on the remote and hostile planet XB32-ENT. The culprit? The not-so-ethical GenHaptics Corporation and their penchant for disastrous genetic experiments.
Naturally, Helkins’ ship crash lands, leaving him isolated with dwindling resources and surrounded by the grotesque results of GenHaptics’ meddling.
True Survival Horror on an Alien Scale
Forget running and gunning. Into Death and Beyond is all about true survival horror. This means carefully managing your limited supplies, planning your every move with painstaking precision, and understanding that every bullet fired (or not fired) could be the difference between life and a gruesome death.
The game promises a tense, atmospheric experience, forcing you to explore the desolate, haunting landscapes of XB32-ENT – a world scarred by scientific hubris.
Unraveling the Mysteries of GenHaptics Inc.
The core gameplay loop revolves around not just surviving, but also uncovering the dark secrets behind GenHaptics Inc.’s experiments. What went wrong on XB32-ENT? What is the true nature of the mutation you’re hunting?
The narrative promises to be a key part of the experience, drawing players deeper into the chilling mystery.
Dolores Entertainment: From Strange to Pure Terror
Dolores Entertainment might sound familiar. They’re the publisher behind Project 13, a strange puzzle game we reviewed a while back, giving it a 3/5. We praised its “addictive ‘spot the difference’ concept” but also noted its “repetitive” nature. We concluded that, “Project 13 is a game that is quite different in its approach, working with a very simple concept. It’ll be whether you embrace it or not, as to whether it lives or dies. I personally liked the ‘spot the difference’ concept of the gameplay, fast becoming addicted… 1 Some of the anomalies are an absolute bugger to spot too, whilst starting again from scratch is very annoying after a while.“
Into Death and Beyond represents a significant departure from Project 13. It’s a full-fledged, first-person survival horror experience, trading puzzles for pure, unadulterated terror. This shift in genre shows a willingness from Dolores to explore different gameplay styles.
What Awaits You on XB32-ENT?
Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect:
- Hardcore Survival Mechanics: Resource scarcity is the name of the game. Every item, every bullet, every decision matters.
- A Twisted Narrative: Delve into the dark history of GenHaptics Inc. and the origins of the monstrous creature you’re pursuing.
- A Hauntingly Beautiful Alien World: Explore the desolate, yet strangely compelling, landscapes of XB32-ENT.
- Immersive First-Person Perspective: Experience the horror up close and personal, maximising the tension.
- Exclusively Next-Gen: Built specifically for Xbox Series X|S, taking advantage of the hardware (meaning no Xbox One support).
A Budget-Friendly Fright Fest?
If you’re an Xbox Series X|S owner looking for a new survival horror fix, and you’re not afraid of a challenge (or a low price tag), Into Death and Beyond is definitely worth a look.
At just £8.39, it offers a potentially intense and atmospheric experience that won’t break the bank. Head over to the Xbox Store and download it now – if you have the courage!
We’ll be aiming to bring you a full review soon.
Into Death and Beyond Description
Into Death and Beyond is a gripping first-person survival horror set on the mysterious and hostile planet XB32-ENT, where you play as Mark Helkins, a bounty hunter on a mission to capture a rogue alien mutation created by the dark experiments of the GenHaptics Corporation. Following a crash landing, you’re left stranded with only limited resources, facing dangerous creatures and the haunting remnants of a disastrous genetic experiment. Dive into the haunting depths of a real survival horror experience that will test your courage, resourcefulness, and resolve. Set against the eerie backdrop of a desolate alien world, uncover the mysteries of GenHaptics Inc.’s dark experiments and confront a threat that defies comprehension.
