Welcome To Pine Harbor

Welcome To Pine Harbor is an upcoming survival game from a small group of developers by the name of Vision Forge Team, and it looks to be packing some punch. Set against the backdrop of the ominous town of Pine Harbor, the game is set to present a story that’s equal parts scary and immersive. While not a lot of information is available at the moment, the developers have stated that the game is inspired by the likes of Silent Hill and Resident Evil which has us excited to see what’s in store. Of course, it’s incredibly atmospheric and makes good use of Unreal Engine 5’s detailed shadows and realistic lighting tech – and we will be checking it out when it releases sometime next year.

Lost Soul Aside

Taking inspiration from the likes of action games, developer UtilZeroGames’ upcoming Lost Soul Aside is looking like a promising hack and slash game. Players take control of a warrior and a shapeshifting companion as they make their way through a world where technology and fantasy coalesce together in a beautiful way. The combat is fast and frenetic, and the visuals are absolutely stunning – which is why you should definitely keep an eye out for Lost Soul Aside when it releases in the near future.

Project: The Perceiver

One of the more recent announcements in the list, Project: The Perceiver can best be described as Ghost of Tsushima meets Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Set against the backdrop of ancient China, the game follows an artist who dies moments before completing his masterpiece – but is brought back to life by a mysterious force following which he embarks on a quest to save his land from intruders. The combat is stylish yet retains a methodical flair to it, and the open world looks gorgeous with stunning vistas and a grand sense of scale.

Project GRAY

Currently in development at In-D, Project Gray puts you in the shoes of a native who has gained some special abilities thanks to an advanced civilization that has landed on its shores. Now, it’s up to him to stand up to the aliens and drive them away from this planet. Project GRAY started life as a one-man project and it’s still some ways from release, but it looks gorgeous with some dynamic gameplay that revolves between traversal and combat flawlessly.

Mumbai Gullies

Mumbai Gullies is a story about the protagonist rising through the ranks of Mumbai’s underworld throughout different time periods. The game is open-world, so it seems fair to expect a number of surprises while exploring every nook and cranny of this faithfully recreated rendition of the Indian city of dreams. Mumbai Gullies has the potential to morph into a grand hit, and we really hope that it does exactly that.

Airtight City 2.0

Airtight City 2.0 sees players assuming the role of a soldier who is powered by millions of souls, and if you think that premise is interesting – wait until you see the game in action. The combat looks absolutely brutal with our armored protagonist seamlessly switching between weapons and abilities to get through hordes of enemies. Airtight City 2.0 doesn’t have a release date at this point, but stay tuned to learn more.

IGI Origins

Toadman Interactive is bringing back a beloved franchise with IGI Origins, which looks like everything we would want from a modern entry in the series. IGI Origins presents itself with a fresh coat of paint thanks to updated visuals, and the hybrid gameplay loop of action and stealth is sure to captivate gamers once again when it releases for all major platforms sometime in the future.

Moon Mystery

Moon Mystery – at its core – is a game about uncovering the many secrets that lie undiscovered on its surface. Cosmonauts ask some pretty intriguing questions about our race to the moon, such as what was the real reason behind the mad race to reach the moon. It’s pretty rooted in alternate history and sci-fi fiction, and the gameplay seems to put equal amounts of attention to combat and exploration – which has us salivating for the final release.

Bramble: The Mountain King

Bramble: The Mountain King might seem like an ordinary adventure game at first glance, but upon further inspection – you will soon realize that it’s so much more than just that. The story (which is inspired by dark Nordic fables) sees you embarking on a grand adventure to rescue your sister from dark threats that haunt these lands. The journey will be punctuated by interesting set-pieces, gargantuan threats, and emotional story beats that should make Bramble: The Mountain King a game worth looking into.

Little Devil Inside

Neostream Interactive’s Little Devil Inside has been a long time coming, and suffice to say – it looks really promising. The trailers showcase our explorer characters going through a mundane personal life as well as an adventurous professional life as they search for monsters. The game will be open-world, and the minimalist cartoony art style really draws you in.

Aftermath

Aftermath puts you in the shoes of Charlie as he trudges through a city in vain hopes of finding his daughter, all while dealing with perils of an inhuman invasion. Apart from that, Aftermath will also put a lot of focus on Charlie’s own mental health issues such as PTSD which will have huge ramifications on gameplay as well. Aftermath looks really intriguing, and while it doesn’t have a release date just yet – we are really looking forward to playing it.

Vigilancer 2099

Vigilancer 2099 is all about your player character taking up on bounties to pay off some huge debt. Envoidant Studios’ upcoming action adventure is steeped in references to famous works of cyberpunk art, but it also has enough flavour of its own to help distinguish it from the rest of the pack. The visuals look gorgeous, and while gameplay details remain scant for now – Vigilancer 2099 certainly has our attention.

ILL NESS

Not to be confused with Project ILL from Clout Games, ILL NESS is another upcoming different survival horror experience from publisher ASDStudio. ILL NESS is inspired by a classic horror fiction novel Dreamcatcher, and it paints a bleak and dim world where survival seems unlikely – but you must trudge through all odds to remain alive. It looks absolutely brutal, and it’s currently set for a 2022 release date – though that would be updated soon.

Where Winds Meet

Much like Project: The Perceiver that we discussed before, Where Winds Meet is an open-world action RPG that’s set against the backdrop of ancient China. And it also tells a story that’s deeply personal to the protagonist, as he faces a moral dilemma between upholding his code of conduct or use everything in his power to defeat his enemies. The combat and traversal are looking pretty fast paced, and they all culminate to form a dynamic gameplay proceeding that looks really enchanting.

Pioner

In so many ways, Pioner looks like a true next-gen survival game. GFA Games’ paints a bleak world on the brink of destruction, and that gives way to interesting gameplay elements like well-designed first person combat, PvP elements, and base building among others. Pioner will be coming to PC sometime in the near future, and more details will be revealed soon.

Paranormal Tales

Digital Cybercherries’ upcoming Paranormal Tales is a collection of stories about people who went missing in a dark forest, and players must play through footage of those recordings to find out the mystery behind those disappearances. Paranormal Tales utilizes a rather unique bodycam perspective, and the developers are teasing some disturbing horror elements that are likely to get under your nerves. And that has us excited to know more about it, and hopefully we will get to play it soon.

One such game is Project Gray, which is currently in development at a Korean Studio by the name of In-D. This indie studio is composed of just one man, who is currently hard at work on this seemingly amazing concept. Project Gray is shaping up to be a complex game with a lot of moving parts and inspirations, and to that end, we can’t help but ask the question – what the hell is exactly Project Gray?

Project Gray is an open-world action RPG that’s currently in development at In-D. The game is set against the planet of Asirma. An ancient civilization by the name of Gray has somehow appeared on this planet, which has gifted some special abilities to the player character who is a native of the planet. Now though, a darker secret about the Gray civilization is driving a wedge between the natives and the ancient ones and now it’s up to you to send these aliens back where they came from. This unlikely marriage of advanced technology and native cultures sounds a lot like Horizon: Zero Dawn, and we are here for it. And while it’s a simple tale on the surface, the developer seems to have paid a ton of attention to the actual world-building with proper nomenclature for the planets and the many races that inhabit them – which is pretty astonishing considering that only a single person is at the helm.

Project Gray’s moment-to-moment gameplay will most likely entail carrying out tasks across the open world with an intent of gradually thinning the enemy resistance bit by bit. In-D hasn’t shown much of how the open-world would be like, but it seems fair to assume that it will feature multiple biomes and open spaces with settlements and other points of interests peppered throughout the map. Our player character has numerous gifts bestowed upon him by the aliens, which range from a sort of grappling hook to kinesis abilities and many more. All of this combined should make for a great traversal system that neatly integrates climbing and parkour elements like Assassin’s Creed.

Another important pillar of the experience is going to be the combat system, which looks rather simplistic but seems to work well within the context of the game. A gameplay demo showcases the player character duking it out against alien soldiers as he dodges and blocks their attacks with a shield and quickly follows up with a swift strike from his seemingly primitive makeshift weapon. The combat itself is fast-paced, but it doesn’t compromise on the character weight and feedback systems to achieve that sense of pace. It’s looking to be a pretty methodical system of dodges and slashes which is reminiscent of Soulslikes in some ways.

Of course, each enemy type will require a slightly different approach to defeat. For instance, enemies wielding heavier weapons are going to have some unblockable attacks which would require careful dodging and following up with your own flurry of strikes to take them down.

Furthermore, players will also have the option to use powers like kinesis and charged strikes during combat to have an edge over your technically advanced adversaries. We saw this during the boss fight on the top of the structure, where the player character uses kinesis to break the shield on the boss and then follow up with attacks when he is down.

Between exploring the open-world and taking part in fights, there are most likely going to be other distractions as well such as hunting, fishing, or scavenging for other resources to craft higher level gear and weapons. Furthermore, there’s a high likelihood that progression would be done through skill trees and crafting systems. After all, no open-world game is complete without a few side-activities to increase gameplay variety and incentivize exploration. But an important point to note here is that the developer hasn’t confirmed anything along these lines yet, so it’s best to keep expectations in check in this regard.

And we’d be remiss if we didn’t talk about the visual presentation. Project Gray looks absolutely gorgeous, and even more so when you consider that this has been achieved by a single person. The facial textures and environments are all photorealistic, and the game’s art direction is also stunning in a similar vein. Furthermore, the developer has also added neat embellishments such as depth of field as well as other smaller effects like individual blades of grass swaying with every strike of the weapon. While In-D hasn’t specified which engine it is using, we have a strong suspicion that it is using Unreal Engine 5 since it’s the only engine that features such cutting-edge technologies and is publicly available for anyone to use in their projects.

Finally, there’s the topic of release. Considering the fact that Project Gray doesn’t even have a proper name as of yet, the game is obviously a long way from release. We also don’t know how the open-world is going to function, and what kind of activities players will be able to do during their stay on the planet of Asirma. It’s pretty clear that In-D is still in the very early stages of development, and the 16-minute gameplay demo is basically a small slice meant to entice developers into joining the project.

Without a doubt, Project Gray is an ambitious title and juggling different elements of game development like art, physics, story, and game design isn’t really feasible for a single person. As such, the studio is likely going to hire a few more developers to complete the project and hopefully, get some strong publisher backing as well to help on the financial front. So fans shouldn’t be expecting to play through the game anytime soon.

All that said, there’s no denying that Project Gray is looking like a really promising game. The core gameplay loop, the world building, and the visuals are all looking really gorgeous – and the game could very well end up being much bigger than anyone might anticipate. In-D has something really great on their hands, and if it manages to deliver on its promises – it could end up being one of the biggest games of the near future. And we really hope it ends up being just that, and then some more.

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