Lethe

Lethe for PC is an independent survival horror game played from the first-person view. This is the debut of KoukouStudios – a small, Greek developer. The game was released as a series of subsequent episodes.

Plot & Mechanics

The player assumes the role of Robert Dawn, a young man who is a journalist with an idealist attitude. The protagonist decides to begin his career with an article on a mysterious incident which took place at the beginning of the twentieth century, in a pharmaceutical facility located on a lonely island away from the civilization. Having found an insufficient amount of knowledge in the archives, the protagonist decides to learn about the incident by visiting the place himself. After his arrival, he learns that the catastrophe left a serious mark on the place. Investigating different areas is not easy however, because unnatural beings have resided here. Obviously, they are hostile towards the protagonist.

On his arrival, Robert makes contact with an unknown substance which allows him to acquire certain telekinetic abilities. Those combined with the laws of physics are the player's only means of getting over different obstacles and dealing with threats. For instance, when it is dark, the player can set a cardboard box on fire in order to "carry" it in front of the protagonist afterwards. When it comes to defending oneself, the player casts barrels and sharp objects at the enemies. Nonetheless, open combat here is advised only when the player does not have a better choice. The game places an emphasis on hiding and sneaking past the enemies while exploring the facility and discovering its secrets simultaneously.

Technical aspects

Lethe for PC utilizes the Unreal Engine 3, which results in the game offering detailed visuals featuring many effects that build up an adequately dark atmosphere.

Last updated on September 4, 2016