SymbioPhobiA
SymbioPhobiA is a short survival horror game, mainly from an isometric perspective that mixes action, exploration, puzzles and platforming that takes place in a futuristic and post-apocalyptic bunker that has an oppressive and claustrophobic atmosphere. The duration of the game is about 3-4 hours and it would be a first chapter in which we wanted to focus more on the gameplay than on the story. If this game has enough support we will be able to continue developing the remaining 2 chapters and improve the current one, and thus close the story with the 3 parts in which it is intended.
Story
In a dystopian future where people live in bunkers to survive outside radiation you are sent from Colony 9 to Colony 7, with which contact has been lost, to obtain information and samples from a genetic experiment that would allow humans to survive outside radiation.
In this first chapter you enter Colony 7 through the water treatment plant area and your goal is to reach the maintenance area and gather information.
Gameplay
Mainly from a Topdown view, but closer than usual, you have to explore claustrophobic and dark environments without any map references. In specific areas, the normal camera will be changed to a fixed camera. In order to advance you need to solve puzzles, push or drag objects, climb, jump and run. You’ll face enemies that can surprise you in the most unexpected corners and that you shouldn’t underestimate even if you think you’ll have already killed them with the next shot. To help you on your adventure, you can collect medkits and ammo. You’ll need to search for keys, activate switches, and search for information in order to progress through the adventure. At the moment you have your starting weapon and another weapon that you will have to find a way to access.
Features
- Explore a labyrinthine and claustrophobic futuristic bunker fraught with dangers.
- Face off against dangerous and misshapen monsters that can dodge your shots and give you a hard time.
- Solve interesting puzzles
- Find keys and activate mechanisms to enter other areas.
- Drag objects or drop them so you can climb them up or unlock the passage to other places.
- Jump, crouch, climb, run, shoot.
- The game camera is closer than the rest of the games with a topdown view, making the game more immersive and making the player have to be more alert to avoid possible dangers.
- You’ll find specific areas with a fixed camera in the style of classic survival horror.
- And be careful, because you may get an unexpected scare.
- The protagonist is a young girl with an exotic figure.
- Several types of bipedal enemies differed mainly between mutated humans and Marauders, of which the latter were stronger, faster and more intelligent.
- You will have to face some final boss.
Mature Content
This game contains scenes of intense violence and blood and gore.
This game may contain partial nudity. The protagonist of this game is a girl with an exotic figure and has some cleavage.
About the Project
This project is being developed by only 2 people who initially could only dedicate their free time to it after work. The initial idea of the head of the project was to create a survival horror mainly from an isometric perspective focused on action, that had puzzles with a more classic style but giving it a more innovative touch, and that in addition to all that had platforms. This project tries to offer a different experience to all the games of this genre starting from the same ingredients but making its course more dynamic and less slow, trying to avoid falling into boredom or frustration. So we want you to enjoy our game and allow us to offer you a higher quality and many more good ideas that we want to implement in the next 2 chapters that would close the full game.
Steam User 4
Please read the full game description before reading this review as the developer does list out this is meant to be short.
Solid groundwork has been laid out.
The top down aiming aspects work great.
Enemies are actually a bit agile which balances out with your abilities.
Puzzles are simple but show a thoughtful design.
The map is well laid out.
Graphics are very detailed.
It definitely needs work or needs that next chapter but what's here is a good foundation.
Video review below from shortly after release:
Steam User 3
English
This game is both enjoyable and entertaining. The challenging puzzles really keep you on your toes, and the atmosphere is immersive, perfectly complemented by the great graphics. The top-down gameplay is also a refreshing experience that adds a unique perspective to the game.
Strengths
Challenging puzzles
Immersive atmosphere
Great graphics
Interesting top-down gameplay
Things to Improve
Lighting could be improved in some areas
Camera should be slightly higher for better perspective
More variety in weapons would add diversity to combat
Some objects don't hide when they obstruct the view, making it harder to see"
Español
El juego es muy entretenido y divertido. Los puzzles son desafiantes y te mantienen alerta, la ambientación es inmersiva, perfectamente complementada por los buenos gráficos. El gameplay en vista cenital también es una experiencia refrescante que añade una perspectiva única al juego.
Puntos fuertes
Puzzles desafiantes
Buena ambientación
Buenos gráficos
Interesante gameplay en vista cenital
Cosas a mejorar
Se podría mejorar la iluminación en algunas áreas
La cámara debería estar un poco más alta para mejorar la perspectiva
Mayor variedad de armas daría más diversidad al combate
Algunos objetos no se ocultan cuando obstruyen la vista, dificultando la visión
Steam User 3
A game with an incredible atmosphere. I've been in tension for quite a long time, I still have to get used to this puzzle thing in games. But it's very good. I hope the developer keeps making updates and supports other languages.
On the other hand having the option maybe to hide the tutorial from options once you know how to play and skip the intro would be great, for the rest kudos.