Fear the Timeloop - Prologue
Sheriff James Cooper is slowly bleeding to death in an unfamiliar hospital. But the moment his life ends, everything starts over. He has fifteen minutes to break this endless cycle, uncover the truth, and find a way out before it's too late.
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Fear the Timeloop - Prologue is a third-person survival horror set within a time loop. Play the first hour of the game in this prologue to the main story.
You play as Sheriff James Cooper, who wakes up in an unfamiliar room, severely wounded and bleeding. If he doesn’t tend to his injury, he will bleed out within fifteen minutes — and the cycle will begin again.
However, despite his critical condition, James must face an even greater threat: bloodthirsty monsters. The building he’s trying to escape from is surrounded by unknown individuals, ready to kill anyone who attempts to step outside.
Key Features:
A time loop at the core of both story and gameplay mechanics.
A flexible ability system that can be tailored to your preferred playstyle.
A branching dialogue system that reacts to your early choices and the path you take through the loop.
Metroidvania-inspired elements that let you revisit previously inaccessible areas to unlock new abilities and discover valuable items.
