I Can’t Escape: Darkness is Announced – September 9, 2014

Original Game Jam Version Playthrough

 
From indie developer Fancy Fish Games, I Can’t Escape: Darkness is a quicksand trap for the senses. The more you listen and look for clues, the deeper you fall into a damp, living dungeon.
Your odds of escape are slim, and when you fail, the dungeon will change before you try again. Fend off the Darkness with whatever light you can find; once your light burns out, the Darkness will consume you.

Harken back to 2013, when the free, one-month Game Jam experiment I Can’t Escape became a hit with players. Post-release feedback as well as features that were left on the cutting room floor have been woven into I Can’t Escape: Darkness.

The mood of suspense and desperation has been heightened to a terrifying degree in I Can’t Escape: Darkness. Players will find themselves in a musty, dimly-lit dungeon and instinctively feel the need to escape. From a first-person perspective, the atmosphere is immediately immersive and makes players uneasy. The visuals are disturbing, and the soundscape offers absolutely no comfort. To make matters worse, players will usually find themselves falling deeper into despair the more they try to escape.

The full release of I Can’t Escape: Darkness for PC, Mac and Linux will be available in January 2015. However, Fancy Fish Games intends to offer a playable early access version in October, in time for Halloween.

Features
The dungeon is procedurally generated for each game; each experience is different and new. The dungeon is also organic and alive.
While death is almost certain, players usually experience it at their deepest involvement, pushing them to restart immediately. The haunted dungeon is dripping with atmosphere; players are encouraged to wear headphones and play in the dark to experience the full soundscape and visual immersion.

Note: I Can’t Escape: Darkness is not recommended for people who suffer from claustrophobia or fear of the dark.