The first-person survival horror game is available now in stores for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
London – Gamers brave enough for the challenge can experience a terrifying journey of survival in first-person horror game, Maid of Sker, now available in stores for PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One (Check Out Our Review!). Set in a remote hotel with a macabre history from Welsh folklore, Maid of Sker takes players through a chilling tale, faced by frightening enemies and fighting to survive. Developed by Wales Interactive and published for retail by Perp Games, Maid of Sker is available for $29.99 through major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target.
Inspired by the haunting true story of Elizabeth Williams, players take on the role of Thomas Evans, a musician thrust into a terrifying battle to save the woman he loves. Set in 1898, players are armed only with a defensive sound device and charged with keeping eyes open and staying alert as they solve the supernatural mystery that hangs over the Sker Hotel.
Maid of Sker players will encounter:
- A 3D Sound-Based AI System – This is the core survival gameplay mechanic. In order to make it past enemies with super hearing, players must master hiding, running, creeping, trapping and distracting techniques.
- Increased Difficulty – As players progress, enemies become more difficult to avoid, to the point where standing still and holding your breath is the only option. However, run out of breath and – suffer.
- Realistic 4K Visuals – Making the action even more chilling, the realistic visuals feature 4K uncapped on PC and enhancements on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.
- A Multiple-Thread Narrative – Players’ decisions are especially meaningful, unlocking different story paths and multiple endings.
- A Terrifying Experience – Taking inspiration from R.D. Blackmore’s 19th century novel, “The Maid of Sker,” and the original Welsh ballad, “Y Ferch o’r Sger,” the story is told in a truly sinister way, reigniting one of the most haunting tales in Wales.
Maid of Sker is available now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $29.99 USD at major retailers including Amazon (PS4, Xbox), GameStop (PS4, Xbox), Best Buy (PS4, Xbox) and Target (PS4, Xbox). The game is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Related: MAID OF SKER Review for Xbox One
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