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The Taking

A classic survival horror set in a decaying rural English town where something is wrong with the people who remain, inspired by the greats of the PS1 era.

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Jonesoft Games
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DEMO Coming August '26

The Taking is a classic survival horror game inspired by the PlayStation era greats.

Explore a decaying English rural town where the remaining residents have become violent, flesh-hungry maniacs. As you search for answers, you'll uncover cryptic notes, solve puzzles, gather key items, and piece together the truth that has consumed the town.

Fight to survive using limited resources, carefully manage your inventory, and explore interconnected locations including abandoned homes, pubs, apartments, shops, and industrial buildings.

Features

• Classic fixed-camera survival horror gameplay

• Explore a dark and atmospheric British town

• Solve puzzles and collect key items to unlock new areas

• Manage limited resources, weapons, and healing supplies

• Face dangerous enemies in tense combat encounters

• Retro-inspired visuals inspired by the PS1 era

• Uncover the mystery through exploration, notes, and environmental storytelling

Every answer comes at a cost. Will you uncover the truth?

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