Ahead of a forthcoming crowdfunding push on Kickstarter, the independent studio Dead Drop has unveiled a trailer for its debut project, Outbreak: Shades of Horror. The clip highlights intense first-person gameplay footage and previews the tone players can expect from this survival-horror experience.
Set in Cypress Ridge during September 1999, the game invites players into a claustrophobic, danger-filled city where a small team of survivors must endure against relentless threats. Players choose from several characters, each with distinct traits and personal narratives that influence how the story unfolds as they navigate the environment. The primary antagonists are mutated humans whose threats escalate as the stakes rise.
Multiplayer options let players team up online with three friends or choose a split-screen co-op mode for a more intimate group experience. A solo campaign is also available for players who prefer to face the nightmare alone.
According to the developers, the core loop centers on gathering supplies, fending off the undead, and moving through a decaying city in hopes of escaping its grasp. A chilling twist unfolds when a character dies; the fallen are resurrected as zombies with one mission: to hunt down their former allies. Each playthrough presents branching paths and multiple endings, with the fate of the group shaped by collective choices and evolving strategy.
Gameplay features include graphic combat moments, a wide arsenal of weapons, and an intricate crafting system that enables players to forge healing consumables and specialized gear. Puzzles and a high level of environmental interactivity create a layered experience where decisions have tangible consequences, enriching both tension and replay value.
Kickstarter funding for Outbreak: Shades of Horror is scheduled to begin on August 31. In the meantime, curious players can add the game to their Steam wishlist to receive updates and announcements as development progresses. This project positions itself at the intersection of cooperative horror and emergent storytelling, aiming to deliver a memorable, peer-to-peer survival experience that rewards teamwork and careful resource management.
– This overview reflects coverage from game-focused outlets and previews ahead of the campaign window.