The Fear Of Isolation - An Empty Shell Game Review
25Welcome to this...well not review exactly, but sort of exploration of the game 'Empty Shell', a top-down shooter roguelike with piping-hot lashings of analog horror, nail-biting tension and all the giant eyeballs you could want.
Join me as we explore the setting, the gameplay, the plot and the themes of a game that is heavy on atmosphere, guns and eyeballs, but light on colour!
Thanks go to:
Mrs InsideLeft for scripting, filming and support
Nicko - for continued use of their excellent mic
Adventsong & Robert Gordon - For all of the music used in this video
Adventsong's music can be found here: https://adventsong.bandcamp.com/
Robert Gordon's music can be found here: https://rgordon.bandcamp.com/
WeCreateTogether - For their support and amplification
WeCreateTogether can be followed and contacted here: https://bsky.app/profile/wecreatetogether.bsky.social
Sources:
Blair Witch Footage - • BLAIR WITCH - The Witch's House
The Shining Footage - • The Shining (1980) Opening Scene
Zygote Footage - • Oats Studios - Volume 1 - Zygote
The Descent Footage - • The Descent (2005) Jump Scare - Night...
Annihilation Footage - • Annihilation (2018) Josie`s choice
The Thing Footage - • The Thing 4K HDR | The End Scene
Analog Horror Definition: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-analog-horror-definition/#:~:text=ANALOG HORROR DEFINITION
WIKI - https://empty-shell.fandom.com/wiki/Empty_Shell_Wiki
Timestamps:
00:00 - Start
01:08 - The Setting
04:00 - The Experience
08:35 - The Gameplay
12:19 - The Endings *SPOILERS*
14:45 - Final Thoughts
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