For fans of harrowing atmospheric horror experiences like Signalis, Team17 and Catchweight Studio have unveiled Conscript – a frightening new survival horror game transporting players to the nightmarish chaos of World War I’s Battle of Verdun.
Slated to launch on Nintendo Switch later this year, Conscript follows a lone French soldier desperately searching for his lost brother amidst one of the Great War’s most devastating and prolonged confrontations. Players must explore the battle-ravaged environment, solve puzzles, scavenge for scarce resources, and fight off deadly enemies using authentic WWI weaponry.
Drawing clear inspiration from the retro-chic pixel art and oppressive sound design that made Signalis a recent critical darling, Conscript aims to fully immerse players in the psychological horror of trench warfare through its intense atmosphere and classic survival gameplay loops.
As detailed in the debut trailer, key features include high replayability with multiple endings, unlockable costumes and bonus weapons, as well as adjustable difficulty settings to cater to all skill levels within the genre.
In a provided description, the developers tease Conscript’s grim war-torn locales: “Experience classic survival horror gameplay set during the Battle of Verdun….Navigate intricate, interconnected WWI-themed areas while solving environmental puzzles and managing resources effectively.”
For horror aficionados hungry for a truly nightmarish period piece, venturing into the palpable dread of Conscript’s re-creation of the famously bloody Verdun campaign appears primed to deliver an unforgettably visceral experience.
While a specific release date is still forthcoming, players will have a chance to go over the top and brave Conscript’s trench-lined battlefields themselves when a free demo arrives on Steam on June 10, 2024.
With its combination of harrowing historical setting, challenging survival horror gameplay loops, and moody retro presentation inspired by recent hits like Signalis, Conscript has immediately emerged as one of the most intriguing new horror offerings on the horizon for Nintendo Switch owners.
