Daymare: 1998

Daymare: 1998 is a third-person horror game, the spiritual successor to Resident Evil.. The action takes place in a secret laboratory. Items take up slots, so some of the finds have to be left behind. Sometimes you have to decide who to save first. Weapon upgrades give a small increase, and without them it is difficult at later levels. The archive of documents is replenished with each discovery. Dangerous biological weapons break out. A team is sent to investigate the incident. The type of ammunition is selected for specific enemies. The final chapters explain the causes of the disaster. The characters are divided into groups, and part of the story is revealed through their notes. The game references the classics of the genre through its inventory design. The laboratory premises vary according to the level of threat. Ammo is scarce and inventory is limited. Every fight requires calculation, and flight is often more profitable than fight. Documents are stored in a separate archive. The sound of a gunshot attracts enemies from all over the room, so the noise has to be controlled. Infection spreads through ventilation. Enemies are afraid of light in some rooms. Puzzles are solved through objects and documents. The recordings explain what happened at the facility. The story is told from the perspective of several characters. Enemies appear unexpectedly, and a sound warns of their approach. Key cards open up new areas, but require searching. The characters lose touch with each other as the chapter progresses. Employee records provide insight into the scale of the accident. Anyone who loves classic horror will love this game.