Some of the most intriguing horror games are the ones which have never been released. Let’s cry a little inside as we go through ten of the most promising horror video games that we’ll never, ever get to play.
3Black Death (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Another ill-fated developer with a solid horror idea was the French-based company Darkworks. Prior to closing their doors, Darkworks had pitched an idea for the game Black Death, hoping to get a publisher on board. As both a first-person shooter and a survival horror game, Black Death was promising players a “sensation of freedom” with its fluid controls and the option to create your own weaponry.
Taking place in the Northeast coast of the United States, an unnamed city is suddenly enveloped by a gargantuan cloud of black smoke. It begins to infect those breathing it in, transforming them into mutated creatures with superhuman powers. As the numbers of the infected grow, they begin to take over the whole city, and it’s up to the protagonist to somehow rid this pandemic that is killing everyone he knows.
When Darkworks finished a prototype for Black Death in 2011, it went unnoticed by all potential publishers. Later that year, the company was forced to close their doors, leaving the game uncompleted. It’s an intriguing concept which would have made for an interesting game, but all we’ll ever be able to do with it is look at the footage.
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