Funcom announces the release of
The Park, their new survival/horror game
that shares a setting with
The
Secret World, their horror-themed MMORPG. A new
launch trailer helps
set the spooky scene, and here's word on why the Norwegian developer's first
single-player game in nearly a decade won't be a walk in the park:
A day
at the park... a lost teddy bear... a missing child. So begins the story of
Lorraine, a mother that must face every parent's worst nightmare when her son
goes missing in Atlantic Island Park. While amusement parks should be happy
places, the one you visit in 'The Park' is anything but. Freak accidents,
grotesque killings and ghostly hauntings have inspired many sensational
headlines, and locals worry that the park is far from done claiming innocent
lives.
Funcom's first-single player experience in almost ten years, 'The Park',
launched on Windows PC today and is now available for purchase on Steam, Humble
Store, NVIDIA GeForce NOW Store, GreenManGaming and GamersGate at a 23%
promotional discount ($9.99). 'The Park' is a one to two hour adventure focusing
on intense storytelling and exploration instead of combat and action. Players
must explore the dilapidated amusement park and face panic and paranoia as they
progress through a narrative written and created by an award-winning team of
storytellers.
"Thanks to similar games in the narrative space, such as 'Gone Home', 'Dear
Esther' and 'The Stanley Parable', we are confident that there is a place in the
gaming industry for shorter, intense experiences," says Funcom creative director
Joel Bylos. "Technically, it explores the limits of what is possible for a team
to achieve with a small budget, short deadline and a strong focus."
Known largely for its massive-scale online games, 'The Park' is Funcom's first
game built on a relatively small budget and short development cycle. The team's
ambition has been to create a short, but intense experience with solid quality
production values.
For more information about 'The Park', please visit the official website at
www.theparkgame.com.