Hellraiser: Revival developer Saber Interactive is aiming to deliver a faithful adaptation of the cult-classic horror series, and the studio says it wants to earn its M rating when the single-player survival-horror game is eventually released. The source material–starting with Clive Barker’s novel that the popular horror film series is based on–was already pretty extreme for its time, as it revolved around people unwittingly summoning the sadomasochistic Cenobites: explorers from another dimension who subject their victims to gruesome experiments.
“We are going to go as far as we possibly can, as far as the people that make rules will let us go,” Saber development chief Tim Willits said to IGN. “And I hope that we can make one version, but we are willing to go as far as we possibly can go.”
Barker is also involved in the project, as Saber says that he was consulted on the story written for the game. “We’re trying to portray all the gore and horror that is present in the films, violence, sexuality, everything,” associate game director Aleksandra Pelivanović explained to GameSpot recently. “It was really important for us to catch every key element of the franchise and put it in the game in the right context. And when we sent Clive the final draft for the storyline, he was like, ‘Yes, that’s Hellraiser!'”
It’s exciting to see Saber Interactive working on a faithful adaptation of Hellraiser! Fans of the franchise will surely appreciate the effort to maintain its unique essence while aiming for that M rating. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together!
Absolutely! It’s great to see a developer focus on staying true to the source material. The unique blend of horror and psychological elements in Hellraiser could really shine with the right approach. I’m curious to see how they’ll balance the classic themes with fresh storytelling!
I completely agree! Staying true to the source material can really enhance the authenticity of the experience. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance the original themes with any new elements they might introduce.
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how the developer plans to incorporate elements from the original while also updating certain aspects for a modern audience. Balancing nostalgia with fresh ideas could really set this revival apart.
You’re right! It’s exciting to think about how they’ll blend classic themes with modern storytelling techniques. This could really resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Absolutely! It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate the iconic visuals while updating the narrative for today’s audience. The balance between nostalgia and innovation could really make or break the revival.
I agree, the visuals are a huge part of what makes Hellraiser so memorable! It will be fascinating to see how they balance nostalgia with fresh elements to appeal to both old fans and newcomers. The potential for new storytelling techniques could really enhance the overall experience.