Data from the past

Reporter

First Contact

There's always a bigger one

Can they open doors?

Perfectionist

Everything is on record

Audiophile

Bookworm

Hacker

Hoarder

You are the prey. Unknown Tapes is a horror video game that employs the found footage technique to narrate a story focused on survival in a modern setting overrun by dinosaurs. It aims for realism and draws inspiration from Dino Crisis and Outlast.

<h2 class="bb_tag" >About us</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >As an indie studio made up of two guys video game enthusiasts, we really wanted to play a horror video game with dinosaurs, so we decided to create one ourselves. Any feedback is welcome to help us improve, even for future games that are on the way!</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2785200/extras/30c27d2d6a0e623440ccb640a8856556.avif?t=1734617246" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2785200/extras_big/30c27d2d6a0e623440ccb640a8856556.avif?t=1734617246 width=800 height=450 /></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >You are the prey</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Unknown Tapes is a horror video game that employs the <strong>found footage</strong> technique to narrate a <strong>story</strong> focused on survival in a modern setting overrun by dinosaurs. It aims for <strong>realism</strong> and draws inspiration from <strong>Dino Crisis and Outlast</strong>.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >A <strong>story</strong> will unfold, with an expected playtime of 2-3 hours from start to finish</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >You are being <strong>hunted</strong> by dinosaurs, and you will need to hide, avoid making too much noise, and sometimes use your wits.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Buildings can be destroyed</strong> by larger dinosaurs, so you can't always count on finding protection inside.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >The game is primarily set at night, featuring both outdoor and indoor environments, some of which may feel claustrophobic.</p><h2 class="bb_tag" >An Infested Urban World</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Thanks to photogrammetry and the graphical power of Unreal Engine 5, we’ve recreated detailed urban environments. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk through a town overrun by dinosaurs?</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2785200/extras/93b8b909c62bbee15752d603d66d4c05.avif?t=1734617246" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2785200/extras_big/93b8b909c62bbee15752d603d66d4c05.avif?t=1734617246 width=800 height=450 /></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >Real-Time Voice Detection</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Thanks to the use of the microphone, dinosaurs can hear your voice when you talk or shout in the real world and will react accordingly to what they perceive</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2785200/extras/a82a032244cbabf3ed615ce57bf32a0e.avif?t=1734617246" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2785200/extras_big/a82a032244cbabf3ed615ce57bf32a0e.avif?t=1734617246 width=800 height=450 /></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >Photogrammetry</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >We used the most advanced photogrammetry software to directly bring real-world objects and environments into the game. Many of the things you see actually exist in the real world</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2785200/extras/7942e9662610c828ded8c81ec5303634.avif?t=1734617246" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2785200/extras_big/7942e9662610c828ded8c81ec5303634.avif?t=1734617246 width=800 height=450 /></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >Motion Tracking</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Using various software and solutions, we successfully recreated a realistic camera movement by digitizing it and integrating it into the game</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >Key features</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >First-person narrative walking simulator set in a world full of dinosaurs</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >VHS effect</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Bodycam effect</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Blair Witch Project vibes with a tense atmosphere</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Realistic graphics using photogrammetry</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Player's voice detected through microphone</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p></li></ul>

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