Krafton’s Mimesis: AI-Powered Horror Game Set to Terrify Steam Users
Get ready for a chilling experience! Krafton's creative studio, Relu Games, is gearing up to unleash "Mimesis," a cooperative psychological horror game that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to create a truly unsettling gameplay experience. The studio is currently recruiting participants for a closed beta test, promising a unique blend of resource management, teamwork, and paranoia.
The Premise: Survive the Mimesis
In "Mimesis," players find themselves in a world ravaged by an unidentified rain, which transforms some humans into Mimesis – creatures capable of perfectly replicating the voices, actions, and memories of others. As part of a four-person team, your mission is to gather resources, maintain a crucial tram, and escape dangerous zones. However, the constant threat of a team member being replaced by a Mimesis casts a long shadow of doubt and tension over every decision.
AI-Driven Deception: The Core of the Horror
What sets "Mimesis" apart is its innovative use of AI. The Mimesis utilize reinforcement learning to mimic human speech and behavior with uncanny accuracy. This makes it incredibly difficult to differentiate between genuine teammates and impostors, leading to intense psychological warfare and a heightened sense of immersion. Players will constantly question the identity of their companions, creating a nerve-wracking atmosphere of distrust.
Beta Test and Steam Next Fest
Interested in experiencing the terror firsthand? Applications for the closed beta test, dubbed "Survivor Test: Day 1," are open until June 2nd. The test will run from June 4th to 7th. Selected participants will receive a Steam Game Key upon the official release of "Mimesis." The beta test aims to validate the game's core mechanics and gather feedback from players to refine the overall experience.
Following the beta, "Mimesis" will participate in Steam Next Fest from June 10th to 17th. A free trial version will be available for download, allowing a global audience to sample the game's unique blend of horror and deception. This is a great opportunity to see if you have what it takes to survive the Mimesis.
A Creative Use of AI
In a landscape where AI is often met with skepticism, particularly in creative fields, "Mimesis" demonstrates the potential of AI to enhance and innovate entertainment. By using AI to create truly believable impostors, the game offers a novel and terrifying gameplay experience that goes beyond traditional horror tropes.
Will you be signing up for the beta test? Do you think AI can enhance the horror genre? Share your thoughts in the comments below!