Serial developer and publisher Eastasiasoft are back with their latest title, and this one offers to scare you into next week. Creepy occult research societies? Outlast-esque camera recording? Stalked by a demonic spirit? Triple check with SENSEs: Midnight on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
A 3D Survival Horror
Take one look at SENSEs: Midnight on Xbox, PlayStation or Switch, and you wouldn’t be mistaken for thinking this is the newest Silent Hill entry. The plot is a dark and twisted one: you are student Uesugi Kaho, who is captivated by anything occult and paranormal. One day, she is dared to investigate the infamous urban legend of The Midnight Door of Ikebukuro Walking Park – Uesugi jumps at the chance.
What follows is a 3D survival horror experience that will have you on the edge of your seat, as you attempt to solve this mystery. All the while, you are stalked by an Onryo – the mythological spirit of vengeance, in Japanese folklore. Fans of Ghostwire: Tokyo will be familiar with their flowing white clothing, and terrifying faces.
Resident Evil Inspirations, Too!
With the constant fear of missing out on items, due to your limited inventory space, as well as complex puzzles to solve within the environment, SENSEs: Midnight definitely reminds us of old-school Resident Evil titles too. Oh, and save spots are incredibly limited. So far we are reminded of Outlast, Silent Hill, Ghostwire: Tokyo and Resident Evil – horror fans rejoice!
Add in the fact that Uesugi isn’t the most physically capable character, and a lot of your time in SENSEs: Midnight will be spent trying to evade enemies using stealth, recluding away in hiding spots.
Authenticity comes to the fore in the features
- Investigate paranormal activity in an authentic Japanese setting!
- Experience true survival horror with classic tank controls and fixed camera angles.
- Solve environmental puzzles and explore an intricately woven narrative!
- Carefully manage limited inventory slots.
- Avoid corrupted spirits and use hiding spots to survive the night.
- Immerse yourself with a haunting atmospheric soundtrack and stylish 3D visuals!
Play SENSEs: Midnight on Xbox today
SENSEs: Midnight is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. To pick up a copy on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S (Optimised), the Xbox Store will have you covered for £12.49.
Our review is just around the corner.
Game Description
Discover the secret of the “Midnight Door” while avoiding the grip of its victims’ corrupted spirits!
Uesugi Kaho is an outgoing and adventurous college student and member of her school’s occult research club. When returning to Japan for a family visit, the other club members dare Kaho to investigate an infamous urban legend, The Midnight Door of Ikebukuro Walking Park. Kaho jumps at the opportunity to prove the legend true and capture positive proof of the paranormal, but entering the long abandoned park may be the worst mistake she will ever make.
SENSEs: Midnight is a 3D survival horror game inspired by genre classics, featuring tank controls and fixed camera angles in nostalgic style. Discover the secrets of the park via environmental storytelling and lore, manage limited inventory slots carefully to avoid backtracking, weigh risk and reward on puzzles that may alert vengeful spirits, use hiding spots to temporarily elude your pursuer, and remember, there is only one place you can safely save your game. Expect the Ikebukuro Walking Park to ooze dreadful atmosphere while the ever-present threat of a relentless Onryo stalks you!
