![]() ![]() ![]() When you take all this together, the intriguing storyline, the impressive visuals, and slick gameplay, you have a bold, confident entry into the horror genre. The sound design deserves special mention too, with some highly effective use of effects that help to unsettle the player even more.įortunately, Erie isn't just about its visuals and atmosphere, and manages to pack in some interesting gameplay mechanics on top of the usual survival horror concepts and which help to make the game even more enjoyable. There is a lot of talent on display here, with some wonderfully creepy tunnel environments, plenty of spectacularly gritty and rundown base designs, and of course the monsters themselves, which are vicious and threatening in the best fashion. Although there are distinct elements of classics like Resident Evil on display here, Erie is strong enough in its gameplay and its story to overcome any potential issues with over-familiarity and it's testament to the skills of its creators that it manages this with ease.Īlthough Erie is clearly an independently designed and released game, it remains extremely impressive in its visuals. The environments themselves are spooky enough, but when things start moving around in the darkness and eventually come for you, the terror and adrenaline really kick in. ![]() Things start out pretty intense, with a real sense of being trapped and alone, but the tension soon ramps up considerably as you start to uncover the secret research facility hidden in the depths of the underground. The result of the University of Utah's Master Games Studio Program, Erie is a first class piece of horror gaming. ![]()
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