Speak with the Director of Operations at Ebb Software Miroslav Mićević to learn what to expect as you take your first steps. contempt.
Starting today, Xbox Series X|S and Windows Game Pass members can enter a surreal, nightmarish world. contemptFrom spooky worlds, wondrous worlds, and terrifying creations, contempt is one of the most anticipated games, as well as one of the most mysterious. Are you a shooter? Need a security blanket?
Before we dive into that intriguing world, and to answer some of our most pressing questions, we spoke with Ebb Software’s Director of Operations Miroslav Mićević to find out what to expect when you first step into the game. I had the opportunity to learn more about What was the inspiration behind that astonishing art design and what was it like to create the soundtrack for something so… slimy?
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your recently released game. contemptTo begin with, could you elaborate on the inspiration behind the creation of the game world?
Thank you very much for the opportunity to discuss contempt You and. contempt Inspired by art, philosophy, literature and cinema. Its roots can be found in existential philosophy, the artworks of HR Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski, and the films of Cronenberg and Lynch. All of these might be thought of as influencing the creative process. contemptgame director, Lubomir Pekler.
contempt is described as an “atmospheric first-person horror adventure”. Can you say that in the same way as others in other genres? dear esther When Gone HomeWere those games, or any other games, the inspiration behind their creation? contempt?
“A surreal nightmarish adventure” might be a better description. Direct references are hard to find in video games, but it’s like being in a gallery, observing dark surrealist paintings. Now imagine yourself diving straight into the painting and surrounding it with life.what it is basically contempt teeth.
Apparently, the work of HR Giger (“Alien”) was inspired by the look of the game. Collaborating with other artists related to his art form, contempt In life? What was the most difficult part of replicating that artform into your environmental design?
Thank you very much. The biggest challenge was creating each asset in the game. This is because all assets are uniquely handcrafted. Most of the time you don’t use that method when making video games.However contempt, as you said, is a kind of artform replication. A whole team of sculptors worked on a precise reconstruction of a truly terrifying nightmare. Not a fun job at all.
When working with muted colors like this, what’s the trick to highlighting the key points to the player?
Lit. sound. music. Players need to open their senses, and the game engages them and takes them where they need to go. The lighting team has really done a great job at enhancing the experience and giving guidance to the poor souls stuck in the world of Scorn.
Other than the influence of H.R. Giger, are there any body horror gurus the team is inspired by? Any concerns from the dev team you brought to life? contempt?
Most of the time it’s a fear of being human. Cronenberg’s “The Fly,” Lynch’s “Eraserhead,” and even Kafka’s “Metamorphosis.”
Beyond the incredibly impressive visuals, can you talk about the audio design of the game? What was it like to make the sound for something so… slimy? what is it?
Our sound designers are a crazy bunch. The team has done many epic recording sessions involving the destruction of all sorts of things. Vegetables, wood, bark, cardboard, chairs, pipes, meat, stones. Name it, they probably crossed it out and recorded it.
Related to that, can you tell us about the music choices for the game?
We were very fortunate that Lustmord, a masterful composer of dark ambient music, found out about the game and reached out to us.he knew contempt perfect for his work. And it just happened. Also, his Aethek, another great composer, had similar sentiments. contempt It fascinates people and the inner urge cannot be resisted.
What excites you most about releasing your game on day one with Game Pass?
The fact itself is amazing! So many players with Game Pass on Xbox Series X|S and Windows will get the chance to play the game from day one. I couldn’t imagine a better start. The whole team is very excited.
Miroslav, thank you for taking the time to tell us about this wonderful game. contempt is available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, and Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.
contempt
Kepler Interactive
$39.99
PC game pass
xbox game pass
Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of strange shapes and dark tapestries. It is designed with the concept of being thrown out into the world. Isolated and lost in this dream world, players explore a variety of interconnected regions in a non-linear way. The disturbing environment is the character itself. Every location has its own theme (story), puzzles, and characters that are essential to creating a cohesive world. Throughout the game, explore new areas, acquire different skill sets, weapons, different items, and try to understand the sights presented. Gameplay Features Cohesive “live-in” world Scorn takes place in an open-ended world with various interconnected regions. Each region is a maze-like structure with different rooms and paths to discover. All the storytelling takes place in-game, and there are no cutscenes to distract you from the terrifying reality of the world you live and breathe. Whole Body Awareness Players can experience a more immersive experience by being aware of their character’s body and movements. Interaction with the world is realistic. Objects are picked up by hand (rather than just floating in the air), and machines and instruments are manipulated by grabbing controls. Inventory and Ammo Management Loadouts are defined and limited. This plays a big part in keeping players in a higher state of consciousness throughout the game. Players must consider when to fight, when to hide, and how their actions affect the world around them. You’ll need different playstyles to progress.
