Survival horror mined from Lethe’s debut installment

Written by Jack Allin — August 11, 2016 at 13:40

Most horror-adventures challenge players to survive armed only with their wits, but Lethe makes the powers of the mind a little more literal, as you can now discover with the debut installment's PC release.

Lethe puts gamers in the first-person role of an ordinary journalist named Robert Dawn. Saddled by debts inherited from his recently deceased stepfather, Robert decides to trace his family origins. His research leads him to an isolated mining settlement, where he soon "comes into contact with an unknown substance and develops psychokinetic abilities that feed on his life energy." In order to survive, he must find and "consume the very same substance that is poisoning him in the first place." Making matters far worse, Robert finds himself "faced with another, even darker threat, quickly turning the trip into a terrifying battle for survival."

Described as a "first-person adventure with survival horror elements", Lethe requires players to thoroughly explore its gritty 1920s setting, overcoming environmental obstacles by means of "supernatural physics-based gameplay" – namely, your newfound psychokinetic abilities. These allow you to "move, smash, explode or even set things on fire and alter gravity in real time." But beware, as something is lurking in the dark, and when even your mental powers aren't enough, you'll need to run, sneak, and hide to stay alive.

Although subtitled "Part One", Lethe's debut installment has been designed as a standalone experience, with the possibility of at least one more episode to follow if the first is successful enough. To learn more about the game, visit the official website for purchase links and additional details.