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Once Alive

A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.

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Developer
Cem Boray Yıldırım
Publisher
GameDev.ist
Release
November 18, 2024
1 year and 256 days ago
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Very Positive489 reviews84.3%

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About the Game

Part I: THE LAST SURVIVOR

Sixteen years have passed since humanity's extinction due to a global virus outbreak. You play as James, who, along with his brother, believes they are the last survivors. However, this changes when he discovers an invitation to a survivors' base, HaustVille.

Part II: WHATEVER IT TAKES

Determined to find others, the brothers leave everything behind. After a few days, they reach HaustVille, but something feels wrong about this village.

Part III: THEY ARE GONE

"Where is everyone? What happened here?" The player must explore HaustVille to uncover the mystery behind the villagers' disappearance and learn more about the virus.

KEY FEATURES

  • Developed using Unreal Engine 5, utilizing cutting-edge technology for a fully immersive experience.

  • The entire village is waiting to be explored. And every place has a story to tell.

  • Discover the past through environmental storytelling, speech echoes, and objects left behind by other survivors.

  • A hostile world awaits, where the virus has not only decimated the population but made animals more aggressive. Caution is essential in the wilderness.

  • Experience cinematic cutscenes that intensify the narrative.

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