Independent game publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (formerly publisher of "Silent Bane" and "Search") and developer Monumental Collab announced today that the public beta of "Searching in the Lake" has officially launched on Steam.This horror game, deeply inspired by Brazilian folklore, will lead players into a cursed place shrouded in mist and uncover the eerie truth hidden beneath dense forests and lakes.
Cursed lakes and unsolved disappearances
Deep in the dense forests along the coast of Brazil, there is a mysterious body of water called the "Lake of Drowning."Local residents avoid talking about the legend of this place, but everyone who gets close can feel the hidden sight in the lake.When a young student disappeared here, three strangers with different identities stepped into this restricted area one after another; a reporter pursuing the truth, a firefighter with a mission, and an old fisherman who knew the past.They each have their own goals, but they will all face horrors beyond imagination.What echoes in the lake is not only the ripples, but also the calls that should have been silent...
Game features
A non-linear narrative woven from multiple perspectives
The game adopts a unique narrative structure. You will play three protagonists and piece together the whole story of events from different angles.Each character not only has an independent plot line, but also hides unknown secrets.You'll piece together clues across intersecting timelines, and each choice will allow the truth to emerge in a different light...or sink into darkness forever.
The dual challenge of exploration and survival
Players will paddle their boats to explore the cursed waters, use their fishing poles to retrieve key evidence, and solve elaborate puzzles from a first-person perspective.But be alert: the sound of paddling, footsteps, or even breathing can break the tranquility of the lake and alert entities lurking in the shadows.In this field, silence is not only a virtue, but also a law of survival.
An immersive Brazilian folkloric horror experience
"Searching in the Lake of Drowning" digs deep into Brazil's rich folklore and integrates strange creatures and culture from local mythology into every detail of the game.From the first-person perspective of solving puzzles in a confined space to the exploration and adventure of open water, the game brings a unique tremor derived from foreign cultures based on the classic horror experience.
This open beta gives players an early glimpse into this world full of mystery and fear.At the same time, the developer's previous game "TELEFORUM" is also available as a free trial on Steam, opening the door to more terrifying worlds for the brave.
