Among the intriguing reveals at the Summer Game Fest, the trailer for Haex, the inaugural title from developer Dead Astronauts, stands out as particularly enigmatic. The visuals start off with conventional weaponry aimed at typical sci-fi adversaries, yet it is the presence of a peculiar cube that captivates attention. This cube, reminiscent of a Rubik’s cube but embellished with luminous alien symbols, plays a pivotal role in altering the game environment. In a striking moment from the trailer, the player inserts the cube into a socket on the forest floor, triggering a dramatic transformation where a wall of rectangular spikes engulfs the surrounding flora, ultimately revealing a bizarre, featureless structure.
Further details from the game’s Steam page heighten curiosity, indicating that this cube is not merely a tool but a sentient entity capable of imparting skills such as the ability to double-jump.
Gameplay Dynamics
Haex is designed as a cooperative survival shooter accommodating 1 to 4 players, where participants must manage factors like temperature and hunger while navigating an expansive open world. Players will encounter “alien seeds” that unlock new regions and unveil gadgets and crafting recipes, which can be shared across different game saves with friends. Unlike many survival titles, Haex appears to lean more towards narrative depth, with the Steam page hinting at procedural generation and a unique storytelling approach: “Every world keeps its own story. Every character keeps its own progression.”
While the trailer did not provide a specific release date and featured limited gameplay footage, the concept itself is undeniably compelling. The success of titles like Abiotic Factor has demonstrated a robust appetite for survival games infused with rich sci-fi narratives. Although Haex seems to prioritize shooting mechanics over crafting survival elements, it may still evoke a similar atmosphere, albeit without direct references to classics like Half-Life. The allure of that enigmatic cube continues to spark interest, leaving many eager for more information.
The PC Gaming Show returns on Sunday, June 7 at 12 pm PDT! Visit the show’s Steam page to wishlist your most anticipated games and gather more information on how to tune in for the significant reveals.
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