Permanent: Hope & Vacuum Demo

Psychological horror, puzzles, platforming, adventure, dungeons, action, intrigue and a terrifying story are all terms that should be used to try to define the essence of «Permanent: Hope &amp; Vacuum».

«Permanent: Hope &amp; Vacuum» is a disturbing first-person psychological horror indie game with adventure, puzzle, platformer, dungeon crawler and action gameplay. This is a one-person development, so please let me introduce the game to you. Thanks! <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/292d5ebe687af700fcd867b8debb57d2.avif?t=1762115390" width=616 height=128 /> Discover a story that will take you through a world that is as terrifying as it is intriguing, where you will encounter numerous obstacles and irrational challenges that will test your skills as a player. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/e304407e099de264924c4ca97e9eb9ca.poster.avif?t=1762115390" width=600 height=252 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/e304407e099de264924c4ca97e9eb9ca.webm?t=1762115390" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/e304407e099de264924c4ca97e9eb9ca.mp4?t=1762115390" type="video/mp4"></video> Your main objective is to unravel the mystery behind your memory loss and discover all about the strange world you have woken up in after a long and surreal fall. To do this, you'll have to defeat creatures called «Reks», solve all sorts of puzzles, overcome dungeons, use platforming mechanics, and face a variety of disturbing situations that will always leave you with more questions than answers. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/e0a31b70e4ebf7478f78fe76e17ab5a3.poster.avif?t=1762115390" width=600 height=252 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/e0a31b70e4ebf7478f78fe76e17ab5a3.webm?t=1762115390" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/e0a31b70e4ebf7478f78fe76e17ab5a3.mp4?t=1762115390" type="video/mp4"></video> Fortunately, with the help of the «Light of Iliran», you will have access to various special abilities to defend yourself, control fire, alter gravity... These skills are acquired throughout the game and will help you fight the «Vacuum» and progress on your journey. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/44fae5656a231d86a36a036854e7b0bb.poster.avif?t=1762115390" width=600 height=252 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/44fae5656a231d86a36a036854e7b0bb.webm?t=1762115390" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/44fae5656a231d86a36a036854e7b0bb.mp4?t=1762115390" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >«HOPE» IS MORE THAN A TERM</h2>&quot;But remember, «Hope» is the only thing that matters. In «Permanent: Hope &amp; Vacuum», «Hope» is more than a word. It is the very life of the character, the key to his entire story, and also the currency for obtaining documents from the «Dismantos» that will help you better understand the LORE of the world. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/a0100fec6628a4141a3679f7548bae4d.poster.avif?t=1762115390" width=616 height=260 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/a0100fec6628a4141a3679f7548bae4d.webm?t=1762115390" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/a0100fec6628a4141a3679f7548bae4d.mp4?t=1762115390" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >STORY</h2>Your adventure begins as you fall down a sort of energy cliff until you land in a room straight out of your worst nightmares. There are no doors, no memories, just an irrepressible desire to find out what's going on. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/cba6b5750aa7cfa79df219836dfc4952.poster.avif?t=1762115390" width=600 height=252 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/cba6b5750aa7cfa79df219836dfc4952.webm?t=1762115390" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/cba6b5750aa7cfa79df219836dfc4952.mp4?t=1762115390" type="video/mp4"></video> From this point on, you'll be alone and confused, but unfortunately for you, the situation will become more and more absurdly disturbing. &quot;Who am I? What is happening to my body? Am I alive? Am I dead? Do I even exist? What are these beings? All these questions and many more will make you want to keep going to discover the truth. But do you really want to find out?. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/19e1c94c4be82d6d2e1cdbe37a78f673.poster.avif?t=1762115390" width=600 height=252 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/19e1c94c4be82d6d2e1cdbe37a78f673.webm?t=1762115390" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/19e1c94c4be82d6d2e1cdbe37a78f673.mp4?t=1762115390" type="video/mp4"></video> It's best not to give too much away so that you can discover it for yourself, but the subtly and progressively told story will always keep you guessing, and when it's all over (if it ends) you'll understand why this game will stay in your memory as a gamer. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/a8e903c84da61cdcb0e4aede07916960.poster.avif?t=1762115390" width=600 height=252 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/a8e903c84da61cdcb0e4aede07916960.webm?t=1762115390" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/a8e903c84da61cdcb0e4aede07916960.mp4?t=1762115390" type="video/mp4"></video><h2 class="bb_tag" >FEATURES</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Challenging but not unrelenting gameplay </li><li>Hints and psychological evolution of the character through the «Mental Notes» system. </li><li>Completely clean on-screen HUD for most of the time to increase player immersion. </li><li>Farming system of objects of diverse type and use. </li><li>Document purchase system that explains the exciting LORE of the world of «Permanent». </li><li>Original system in which the same object is used to recover vitality and buy information. The player must choose wisely what to use it for. </li><li>First-person climbing system to add mechanics typical of the platform genre. </li><li>Main dialogues of the main character using real voices. </li><li>Combat system out of the norm. Use the «Light of Iliran» to equip «Neutral Orbs» and use different skills depending on the skill crystal you activate. Skill crystals are obtained during the game. </li><li>Unique mix of genres: action, puzzle, psychological horror, platforming, adventure, dungeons... </li><li>Emotional soundtrack. </li><li>Graphics and level design in 3D with the greatest of details. </li><li>Different types of enemies and traps that will evolve with a very measured difficulty curve. </li><li>Two different endings of the game</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >About DOgames</h2>&quot;Hi, I'm David Oliver, the only member of DOgames, a new indie studio based in Madrid (Spain) and the developer of «Permanent: Hope &amp; Vacuum». I'd like to introduce you to the amazing 3D fantasy world I'm creating with all my love and passion. <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2818060/extras/2eaca625263f9bca000e720c1c5a8a57.avif?t=1762115390" width=616 height=128 /> As an old-school gamer, I have always dreamt of creating a game capable of transporting players to another world and etching the experience in their gamer memory. I'm working on every aspect of the game with care and attention to detail. From the puzzles, to the soundtrack, to every hidden corner, ensuring that every player will have an unforgettable experience. I am excited to share that the project has been in full development for around a year now, but I need all the help I can get to fully realise the plans I have defined. Any kind of collaboration will be greatly appreciated; together we can make this game even more special!