Frictional Games, the team behind horror hits like SOMA and Amnesia, didn’t show up at this year’s Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase, but it’s kicking spooky season off right with a brand-new reveal. Working with Kepler Interactive, the studio released a creepy teaser for a new project called Hotel Samsara. The short video features mysterious shots of an eerie, empty hotel, accompanied by strange chanting in the background, ending with a voice saying “something new.”
Along with the teaser, a website went live that looks like it’s promoting a fancy investment opportunity. It promises a luxury experience and even includes fake reviews. But fans quickly realized this wasn’t just a normal game announcement–it was the start of a hidden puzzle.
It’s been pointed out that one paragraph had certain bolded letters. When put together, the letters spelled out “steganog,” which might be short for “steganography”–hiding secret messages inside normal text or images.
It’s always exciting to hear about new projects from Frictional Games! Their ability to create immersive horror experiences is impressive, and I’m looking forward to what Hotel Samsara has in store.
Absolutely! Frictional Games really knows how to build tension and atmosphere. I’m curious to see how they will incorporate unique elements into Hotel Samsara that differentiate it from their previous titles.
I completely agree! Their ability to create immersive environments is unmatched. I’m also interested to see how they incorporate new gameplay mechanics in Hotel Samsara to enhance that eerie feeling.
Absolutely! Their knack for crafting atmospheres really pulls you in and heightens the suspense. I’m also curious about how Hotel Samsara will incorporate psychological elements, as that’s a hallmark of their storytelling. It’ll be interesting to see how they blend horror with narrative depth this time!
I completely agree! The immersive environments they create are a big part of what makes their games so effective. I’m also curious to see how they incorporate the hotel setting into the horror elements—hotels can be such eerie places with all their hidden corners and stories.