Daymare: 1998

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game with scarce resources, difficult enemies and a story told from multiple characters’ perspectives. You follow an elite soldier, a helicopter pilot and a forest ranger as a security breach at a secret research facility involving a deadly chemical weapon turns a peaceful small town into a deadly zone, transforming its citizens into bloodthirsty monsters. Fight the creatures, search for clues and evidence, and piece together what happened and why.

Story and perspectives

The plot unfolds through the eyes of different characters, whose theories and doubts offer different angles on the events and their obscure lore. Their roles lead them through the aftermath of the incident, which may be more than a security breach.

Combat and survival

Combat and puzzles call for a strategic approach. Ammunition is limited, enemies are hard to kill, and save points, backtracking and careful resource management shape your progress. You can check your inventory, health and position through a realistic HUD displayed on a piece of gear.

Clues and puzzles

You search for clues, evidence and lore items while solving environmental puzzles and finding your way through the area. Collectibles add to the story, and keeping track of your itinerary matters when resources are scarce.

1990s horror

The game draws on the atmosphere and mechanics of 1990s survival horror, with references to the era alongside modern graphics and effects made with Unreal Engine 4. Detailed enemies feature lifelike animations and dismemberment.