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‘After the Fall’ Offers a John Carpenter-esque Immersive VR World That You Want to Get Lost In

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Vertigo Games latest first-person-shooter is an experience that immediately begs to be immersed in. VR worlds have become more and more immersive and After the Fall pulls you in and doesn’t let go… in a good way. The sheer amount of fun, replayability and radness is worth the jump over into the spectrum of VR. If you have been on the fence about gaming on VR, jump on over. This is the game to start with, especially for horror fans.

After the Fall creates a world that could have easily been written by director, John Carpenter. It would have fit in well with his body of work.  The story follows humanity and pre-supposes a planet earth that went into its second ice age in the 1980’s. An ice age obviously spells out bad news for all of the folks on earth – added to that humans who were left out in the cold have come back as vicious monsters referred to as The Snowbred.

Humanity has taken shelter in bunkers and must go on Harvest runs in order to obtain supplies and to explore the post-apocalyptic wasteland. These runs are all that keeps humans in operation, making harvesters one of the apocalyptic wasteland’s most vital roles.

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The aesthetic of After the Fall is a fantastic cross-pollination of everything 80s. From the world’s décor to the arcade cabinets that have been repurposed to be used as computers and supply points is a fantastic addition to the game. The world created by Vertigo Games feels very lived-in and is one-hundred percent immersive.

The VR mechanics are pushing the limits of technology by truly making this a believable world within our own. A world that feels massive and complete. The attention to detail is wonderful as well. For example, once you empty a clip on your firearm, you have to eject the clip, reach to your bandolier, pop another clip and slide back the rail in order to chamber your next bullet for action. Health pickups must be pointed towards your chest and injected. The haptic feedback is well-designed to give all these little details a tactile and real feel. Even the games aiming mechanics are next level and ahead of their time.

When you begin a game, there is a bit of a tutorial to get you used to the games mechanics but it isn’t long before you are at the Harvester’s central hub. This repurposed arcade is where you will craft new parts for your weapons and receive Harvest run missions. In order to begin missions you must approach one of those aforementioned arcade cabinets to select, level of difficulty and the type of run you are going to go on. If you begin a mission solo, the three other players are going to be made up of bots. I do not suggest going at it with AI controlled bots. It is vital to team up with others while in the central Harvester hub. After selecting a party of four teammates who you can find in the hub, it is time to load up and head out to Havest and destroy some Snowbred.

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The immersivity gets deep when you are partied with a team. Heading out on these missions and blasting Snowbred as part of a team who communicates all while having a blast along the way gave me that childlike wonder feeling. The immense joy of playing a groundbreaking game and getting lost is immensely rewarding.

The variation of Snowbred monsters keep things interesting. Each sort comes at you at different speeds and by different means. For example some of these suckers climb on the ceiling and drop down on you. There are also enormous boss fights against gigantic Snowbred that it will take a well-organized team and a lot of firepower to bring down. Much like, Left 4 Dead the enemies come at you in mass hordes. You have to be quick on the trigger and quick on your feet in order to survive. I’m not going to lie this game gave me straight up adrenaline rushes at times during combat.

If player vs player is more your style, After the Fall also has a mode for that called Tundradome. This is where you will go to use all your skills and firepower against other players to gain victory in PVP modes.

Everything just feels right, as far as game play goes. The controls feel tight and don’t have that latency that a lot of VR shooters have. All the controls are quick and crisp. Added to that, all of the controls are backed by some great haptic feedback that just furthers the incredible immersive experience.

After the Fall also holds a lot of repeatability value. Replaying levels to gain more supplies or to beat your time or just to experience it with a new set of players is constantly fun. I feel like no two playtrough’s are the same.

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This 1980’s frozen Los Angeles is a world that could have easily been a John Carpenter film. There is a really cool story at work as the backing of After the Fall. I do like how the game just gives you the backstory and then leaves it up to you to get immersed and role play to come up with your own stories in frozen LA.

Vertigo Games created this VR experience from the ground up and surpassed any sort of expectations. After the Fall is an immersive, bloody good time. Every one of the mechanics at work, from the reloading a pistol to using a stem shot for health, just pulls you deeper in to a gaming experience that is hard to match. I’ve played a lot of VR games and After the Fall breaks the mold with a total blast of pure gaming fun.

After the Fall is out now on Oculus (Meta) Quest 2, Playstation VR and Steam.

 

 

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The Best Horror-Themed Casino Games

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Horror-themed entertainment enjoys significant popularity, captivating audiences with movies, shows, games, and more that delve into the eerie and supernatural. This fascination extends into the world of gaming, particularly in the realm of slot games.

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Several standout slot games have successfully incorporated horror themes, drawing inspiration from some of the genre’s most iconic films, to create immersive and thrilling gaming experiences year-round.

Alien

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If you have been looking for an online mobile casino for your horror fix, perhaps the best game to start with is the 1979 sci-fi horror classic. Alien is the kind of movie that has transcended its genre and become a classic to the point that some people don’t immediately remember it as a horror movie.

In 2002, the movie was given official status: it was given an award by the Library of Congress as a historically, culturally, or aesthetically significant piece of media. For that reason, it only stands to reason that it would get its own slot title.

The slot game offers 15 pay lines while paying homage to many of the best original characters. On top of that, there are even little nods to many of the actions that happen throughout the film, making you feel right in the heart of the action. On top of that, the score is quite memorable, creating an immersive experience in one of the greatest movies ever.

Psycho

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Psycho (1960), courtesy Paramount Pictures.

Arguably the one that started it all. Dedicated horror fans will no doubt reference this horror classic, which originated in 1960. Created by masterful director Alfred Hitchcock, the movie itself was actually based on a novel of the same name.

As all of the classics were, it was filmed in black and white and can be thought of as quite low-budget, especially compared to many blockbuster horror movies of today. That said, it might be the most memorable of the bunch and that led to the creation of a memorable slot title as well.

The game offers a whopping 25 pay lines, delivering heart-pumping excitement in much the same way that the movie does. It visually captures the look and feel of Psycho in every way, making you feel the suspense of Hitchcock’s creation.

The soundtrack and backdrop add to the chill factor as well. You can even see the most iconic sequence – the knife scene – as one of the symbols. There are plenty of callbacks to enjoy and this game will make even the most critical of Psycho lovers fall in love as they attempt to win big.

A Nightmare on Elm Street

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Fredy Kreuger is one of the most iconic characters in not only horror, but pop culture. The sweater, the hat, and the slashing claws are all trademarks. They come to life in this 1984 classic and the supernatural slasher feels immersive in this slot machine title.

In the movie, the story centers around teenagers who are haunted by the dead serial killer in their dreams. Here, you will have to attempt to win with Freddy haunting the background. He appears in all five reels, providing a win over 30 potential pay lines.

If you get lucky, Freddy can make you pay: up to 10,000x your bet. With huge jackpots, the most recognizable characters from the original film, and the feel of being right there on Elm Street, this is one of those games that you will come back to again and again much like the many sequels that followed.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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‘Terminator: Survivors’: Open World Survival Game Releases Trailer And Is Launching This Fall

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This is a game that many gamers will be excited for. It was announced at the Nacon Connect 2024 Event that Terminator: Survivors will be launching early access for PC via Steam on October 24th of this year. It will launch fully on a later date for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Check out the trailer and more about the game below.

Official Trailer for Terminator: Survivors

IGN states, “In this original story taking place after the first two Terminator films, you take control of a group of survivors of Judgment Day, in solo or co-op mode, faced with a multitude of lethal hazards in this post-apocalyptic world. But you’re not alone. Skynet’s machines will hound you relentlessly and rival human factions will fight for the same resources you desperately need.”

First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)

In related news to the Terminator world, Linda Hamilton stated I’m done. I’m done. I have nothing more to say. The story’s been told, and it’s been done to death. Why anybody would relaunch it is a mystery to me. She claims she doesn’t want to play Sarah Connor anymore. You can check out more of what she said here.

First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)
First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)

An open-world game about surviving against Skynet’s machines sounds like an interesting and fun game. Are you excited about this announcement and trailer release from Nacon? Let us know in the comments below. Also, check out this behind-the-scenes clip from the game below.

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