Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a horror story about a special squad soldier who goes to a closed city and faces the consequences of his experiments. The story is connected to another game in the same universe. Opponents are tough to hit, so ammo and first aid kits are counted individually. Puzzles are based on keys and mechanisms, and some of the passages are closed to the desired item. The design is made in the spirit of the mid-nineties, and the sound gets on your nerves. The tasks lead through laboratories, streets and dungeons. Saves are rare, and this adds tension. In addition to the plot, there are short side quests. Weapons are upgraded for parts found. In addition to the main line, there are short side quests and notes explaining what happened in the city. Weapons are divided into classes, and cartridges are counted individually, so you have to shoot in short bursts. Saves are rare, so losses are felt more strongly. The difficulty can be reduced in the settings. Target hints are enabled in the settings. In addition to the story, there are additional challenges and a mode with a limited number of saves. Some tasks require you to return to past places. Some passages open only after finding the desired item, so you have to return often. Some scenes are presented from the perspective of different characters, and this helps to understand what is happening in the city before the squad arrives. Inventory is limited, so you have to decide what to carry and what to leave in the drawer. Saving is only possible at stations, and this forces you to plan forays. Anyone who loves lab horror will find this game perfect.