A new horror-game announcement pretty much always intrigues me, but when a studio reveals a game that’s said to kick off a whole new connected horror universe, that’s the type of ambitious first step that really grabs me. Such is the case with ProbablyMonsters’ upcoming first-person horror game, Ire: A Prologue.
As the name suggests, Ire: A Prologue is the very beginning of the Ire universe–a brand-new series led in part by CJ Cowan, who previously worked as story lead at Bungie and helped bring to life the years-long sagas of both Halo and Destiny. Cowan’s expertise is in expanding worlds such as the one Ire is set to unveil, but it all starts with this first game, which, based on my hands-off demo, will intrigue fans of games like Alien: Isolation and Amnesia.
In Ire: A Prologue, players take on the role of a young girl named Emily who, in 1986, finds herself trapped in a timeloop on a boat while a monster roams the halls. Like in Alien: Isolation or the most recent Amnesia sequel, The Bunker, the monster is an AI enemy and not adherent to a script. This means every interaction can go any number of ways, and since you’ll be looping through its world over and over, there’s every reason to believe you’ll repeatedly need to outwit the creature by hiding in lockers and vents or staying in the shadows as it lingers nearby.
This sounds like an exciting project! It’s always interesting to see how talented writers from established franchises like Halo and Destiny bring their vision to a new genre. Looking forward to seeing more details about the game!
Absolutely, it’s fascinating to see how their backgrounds can influence the storytelling in a horror game. With their experience in building immersive worlds, it could really elevate the atmosphere and narrative depth. I’m curious about how they’ll tie in elements from both Halo and Destiny!
I completely agree! The unique blend of sci-fi elements from Halo and Destiny could really add depth to the horror experience. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance those influences to create a fresh narrative in this new universe.