Beyond The Nightmares
Survive the terror in Huasteca Potosina. Join two foreign content creators as they uncover an ancient cult during the Day of the Dead. Face creatures from the Aztec underworld armed only with your smartphone and wit. Explore, hide, and uncover the dark secrets lurking in the Mexican night.
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Overview
Step into the world of 'Beyond The Nightmares', a first-person horror and stealth experience that will take you to the heart of Huasteca Potosina, Mexico. Join Juliette and Antonio, two foreign content creators, in what begins as a cultural exploration of the Day of the Dead (Xantolo) and turns into a supernatural nightmare.
Story
Juliette, an intrepid French explorer, and Antonio, her charismatic Spanish companion, arrive in the picturesque region of Huasteca Potosina to document the Xantolo celebration. However, their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they uncover an ancient pre-Hispanic death cult hidden beneath the festival's facade. Their actions trigger a curse that releases terrifying creatures from Mictlán, the Aztec underworld.
Key Features
Survival and Stealth
- Face monstrous creatures, terrifying fusions of beasts and nightmares.
- Use stealth and your wit to survive in a hostile environment.
- No conventional weapons: your smartphone and the objects you find are your only defense.
Your Smartphone: Your Best Ally
- Use the flashlight to illuminate your path in the darkness.
- Capture clues and solve enigmas with the camera.
- Play sounds to ward off certain creatures.
Explore Huasteca Potosina
- Discover 5 unique areas, each with its own dangers and secrets.
- Immerse yourself in the rich Huasteca culture and uncover its ancient mysteries.
Environmental Objects
- Find and use incendiary objects to defend yourself.
- Use elements from the environment to distract creatures and escape.
Multiple Endings
Your decisions matter: discover 2 different endings based on your actions.Graphics and Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a visually stunning world that captures the beauty and terror of Huasteca Potosina. Detailed graphics and an immersive atmosphere will make you feel as if you're really there, facing the horrors of Mictlán.
Do You Have What It Takes?
Can you help Juliette and Antonio survive the night, unravel the secrets of the ancient cult, and escape the clutches of the Mictlán creatures? Every decision counts, every dark corner may hide a deadly danger.Uncover hidden secrets, face your fears, and survive the night in 'Beyond The Nightmares'.
