Killer Frequency
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Adventure, FPP, horror, humorous, 80s, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, singleplayer
OpenCritic
An FPP adventure game in the tone of a horror comedy. Killer Frequency takes place in the 1980s United States. The main protagonist is a radio station employee, burdened with determining the fates of the residents of Gallows Creek.
Killer Frequency is an adventure game with a horror comedy tone. It was developed by Team17, known worldwide for the Worms series, and inspired by popular slasher movies.
Plot
Killer Frequency takes place in the 1980s United States, specifically - inside a KFAM radio station in the town of Gallows Creek. The main protagonist is a radio DJ, who receives a strange phone call right after starting his shift. What he learns during the call completely changes the course of what was supposed to be a quiet night...
Mechanics
The gameplay in Killer Frequency is shown from the first-person perspective (FPP). During the game the player explores a large radio station, covering the area of one square kilometer. Aside from that, we can talk to the eccentric townspeople, collect clues and solve puzzles using items from days past, such as a tape recorder or a gramophone. In addition we can make decisions which affect both us and the other residents of Gallows Creek; their (and our) fates are in our hands, and it is up to us whether they'll survive the night.
Technical aspects
The graphics of Killer Frequency have been made with use of cel-shading. The soundtrack was inspired by 1980s music, consisting of rock and electronic (including synthwave) tracks.
Videos and Screens
[1:26] Killer Frequency launch trailer
[0:58] Killer Frequency VR trailer
GameSpace: 8.5 / 10
The plot in the game develops gradually, but at a certain point it turns 180 degrees, causing a storm of emotions. This is an unexpected turn that makes the player take a fresh look at what is happening and rethink their actions.
PS4Blog.net: 8.5 / 10
Fun 1980s-infused first-person horror comedy experience on PS5
PlayStation Universe: 8 / 10 by Neil Bolt
Killer Frequency is a refreshing puzzle adventure under the guise of an 80s slasher flick. Its flirtation with real-time life-or-death decision-making serves to keep it an interesting and varied horror experience.
Killer Frequency Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Killer Frequency System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-540 3.06 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 730 / 1 GB Radeon HD 6670 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 Ti / Radeon HD 7850 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit