"Otherworldly: Beginning of the Rift" Pre-Alpha
Is an immersive adventure that challenges you to explore unknown dimensions, solve intricate puzzles, and make choices that impact the unfolding mystery. Dive into the unknown, uncover hidden secrets, and prepare for an experience that could change everything you thought you knew.
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September 16, 2024
1 year and 320 days ago
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Mostly Positive18 reviews72.2%
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10 itemsAbout the Game
Story
In 2040, reality as we know it undergoes profound changes. In a world where parallel dimensions have become part of everyday life, you are a brave explorer tasked with uncovering the mysteries of these enigmatic worlds.
Working for a global research laboratory founded in the 1990s, your mission is to collect and decipher mysterious recordings on tapes scattered across various parallel worlds. Each tape not only brings monetary rewards but also a deeper understanding of the hidden layers of existence.
To successfully complete your missions, you must also use special devices to measure the parameters of different worlds — temperature, radiation levels, air quality, and electromagnetic fields (EMF). These indicators will help you better understand which parallel world you have encountered and how safe it is for your stay.
But be cautious — further immersion into these alternate realities may lead to unforeseen events that could change the course of your mission and the fate of humanity.
Gameplay Elements
- Collecting Tapes: While exploring parallel worlds, you will find tapes containing encrypted data, holding crucial information about each dimension. Your task is to decode these recordings and extract valuable knowledge.
- Using Devices: You are equipped with tools to measure temperature, radiation, air purity, and EMF. Each of these parameters provides insight into how habitable or dangerous the current world is and helps in identifying its nature.
- Managing Needs: To survive, you must monitor your character’s basic needs: hunger, thirst, health, and time. To maintain your well-being, you can purchase food, water, and other resources using the money you earn.
- Analyzing Parallel Worlds: Your success in the game depends on how accurately you can determine which world you are dealing with based on data from the devices. Correct identifications earn you rewards, while mistakes can lead to resource loss.
- Dangers of Alternate Realities: Some worlds can be extremely hazardous, and staying in them without proper preparation can have severe consequences for your character. You must always be ready to avoid fatal errors.
