Pine Harbor

Pine Harbor is a survival horror inspired by the greats of the genre, including the Resident Evil and Silent Hill series. The game was created by the independent studio Vision Forge Team, for whom this is their debut project.

Plot

The action of Pine Harbor is set in the titular fictional American fishing town, located on the shores of the North Atlantic. After a technological disaster occurred in Pine Harbor, this picturesque place has changed beyond recognition. Many of its inhabitants have become mutated, aggressive creatures, and those who manage to survive are forced to hide in fear for their lives.

During the game, we take on the role of a daredevil who decides to face the consequences of a cataclysm and try to reach the source of all the turmoil.

Mechanics

In Pine Harbor we watch the action from a first-person perspective (FPP). The game provides us with an open world that we can freely explore. Pine Harbor is surrounded by cliffs and dense pine forests, separating it from the rest of the settlements, and the entire area is shrouded in thick fog, making visibility difficult. We explore and get to know the remaining inhabitants, carry out quests assigned by them, and above all - collect items and resources that increase our chances of survival.

The threat of all kinds of monsters lurks here at every step. We eliminate adversaries by using firearms and melee weapons. Relying on guns is limited, because ammunition is a scarce commodity here. For this reason, it is often a better solution to act quietly and sneak behind the enemy's back, or to escape when things take a particularly unpleasant turn, rather than engaging in open combat.

The creatures become more aggressive and their activity increases after dark. It is worth barricading in a safe place (like an abandoned house or warehouse) to wait out the night. Having a shelter can also protect us against a mass attack.

Technical aspects

Pine Harbor runs on Unreal Engine 5.