As we prepare to bid goodbye to 2024 and look ahead to a fresh start, gamers have a new chilling adventure waiting just around the corner—Post Trauma, arriving on Xbox in 2025, promises an experience filled with unimaginable horror.
This intriguing title is the brainchild of Roberto Serrag and Red Soul Games, crafted as a tribute to legendary horror series like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Built using Unreal Engine 5, Post Trauma invites players into eerie environments, including an abandoned hospital and a forgotten metro, warped by what’s ominously known as “The Gloom.” Expect walls with encroaching tentacles, eerie creatures looming in shadows, and precarious structures ready to collapse at any second, leaving players wondering what terrors lie just beyond the next corner.
In the center of this unnerving chaos stands Roman, portrayed by Togo Igawa. Roman is a retired train driver disoriented in this nightmarish world. Thanks to the game’s meticulous use of voice acting and Motion Capture technology, Roman’s emotions and movements come alive on-screen. This portrayal not only grounds the game’s eerie setting but allows players an intimate glimpse into Roman’s psyche.
The horror in Post Trauma is more about setting a mood and building suspense, rather than relying on sudden scares. The chilling soundtrack features haunting piano solos that accompany Roman as he navigates the darkened corridors and ominous train tracks, while intense moments crank up to adrenaline-pumping crescendos.
As you journey deeper into the game, staying observant will be key; the environment might hold vital clues for the game’s more challenging puzzles. Keeping a pen and paper handy might very well prove useful.
The Gloom is fraught with perils, and Roman will have to arm himself for survival when death looms near. Thankfully, players have a variety of tools at their disposal—everything from powerful sledgehammers to trusty crowbars. Along the way, you’ll find firearms like pistols and shotguns, with storage readily available for safe-keeping in secure areas. Inventory management will be crucial to ensuring survival.
For those who love survival horror, Post Trauma keeps the thrill alive by constantly shifting the game’s challenges just when you think you’ve cracked the code. We’re eagerly counting down to its release on Xbox Series X|S in 2025. Be sure to add it to your wishlist!
Developed with an incredible talent pool, the game will feature fully voiced characters from the likes of Autumn Ivy and Hyoie O’Grady. The ambient soundscape is paired with Nicolas Gasparini’s (Myuu) mesmerizing score, creating an engrossing atmosphere. This homage to beloved horror franchises aims to deliver a special, unforgettable gaming experience driven by an authentic passion and exceptional skill.
