Arriving on consoles today, Alisa is an homage to cult-classic 90’s survival horror. You can see the influence of PS1 and N64 games like the original Resident Evil in Alisa’s pre-rendered backgrounds, 480p resolution and fixed camera angles.
Alisa was previously released onto PC via Steam, developed in Unity 5 – an extremely old version of the popular engine. The developers have used several engine and technological innovations to make the game compatible with modern console systems. The version coming to consoles is that of Alisa Developer’s Cut, which contains all updates and new content previously added to the PC version, as well as numerous fixes and quality of life optimisations.
Trapped in a nightmare
Hot on the heels of a notorious thief in a fantastical realm reminiscent of the roaring 1920s, Alisa’s pursuit takes an unexpected turn when she is mysteriously transported to an old, eerie Victorian-style mansion.
Haunted by the mansion’s bizarre, mechanised doll-like inhabitants, Alisa must navigate a labyrinth of twisted corridors. With danger lurking around every corner, her only priority is survival and escape.
But as she delves deeper into the mansion’s mysteries, Alisa must confront the chilling question: can she emerge from this ordeal with her humanity intact?
Our full review of Alisa Developer’s Cut on Xbox will tell more. Give it a read.
Alisa’s features
- Classic Survival Horror gameplay
- Real pre-rendered backgrounds and authentic low-poly models presented in a mindblowing 480p
- Currency, items, and outfits with unique player stats boosts
- Weapon load-outs, ranging from a sabre to a blunderbuss to an SMG
- A large variety of enemies and locations with surprises around every corner!
- Choice between modern or classic tank-controls movement styles
- A weird sense of humour
- A nostalgic trip to the late 1990s, right down to the voice acting
Face your fears with Alisa
Fans of retro, low-poly survival horror will want to check out Alisa. It’s available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S via the Xbox Store today. It’s also released onto PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Can you guide Alisa through the twisted corridors of the mansion and lead her to freedom?
Game description
Elite Royal Agent Alisa – hot on the heels of a notorious thief in a fantastical world somewhat reminiscent of the 1920s – finds herself suddenly whisked away to an old, bizarre, Victorian-style mansion. Now trapped in a world up-side down, Alisa must find a way to escape – all the while being haunted by the mansion’s strange, mechanized doll-like inhabitants. Can you survive the dollhouse… and escape with your humanity?
