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DeathWatchers

Use the specialized equipment at your disposal to locate & log as many paranormal events as possible. Decipher the ingredients needed for your ritual and try to exorcise any demons within. Any incorrect ingredients and you may never leave! 1-4 Players

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Developer
Swain Games
Publisher
Swain Games
Release
July 12, 2024
2 years and 21 days ago
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Very Positive428 reviews86.0%

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About the Game

DeathWatchers is a 4-player, online co-op horror game and the sequel to DEATHWATCH. Using various tools you must find and log a wide variety of different events all while trying your best to not aggravate whatever dangerous entities that may reside within. Once you've figured out the ingredients needed to perform the banishing ritual, build your ritual and try to banish the entity. But be warned any incorrect ingredients and you may never leave.

  • DeathWatchers is a unique co-op horror game, blending Spot The Difference style gameplay with ghost hunting. Find & log paranormal events to determine the ingredients you need to build your banishing ritual!

  • Wide variety of different event types to keep an eye out for, make sure to have your Event Logger V2.0 at the ready

  • A real threat. You're not just sat behind a screen. You're there and you're in danger!

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  • The cameras aren't setup for you in DeathWatchers, buy your gear and setup all your equipment yourself

  • Log events using your event logger, observe cameras through your tablet, setup your lighting, take photos to memorize locations and many more

  • Intense gameplay, hide and protect yourself or die

  • All game modes can be played solo or with up to 3 friends

  • Twitch Integration

  • Character Creation

  • Great visuals

  • Wide Array of different equipment to use

  • Interactive video tutorials

  • Various locations that all work with each game mode

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