Negative Atmosphere (video game)

Negative Atmosphere is an upcoming survival-horror video game developed and published by Sunscorched Studios Ltd. It is considered a spiritual successor to the Dead Space series.

Gameplay
Negative Atmosphere is a science fiction action horror video game inspired by other horror games, most notably the Dead Space series; however, players do not have Kinesis and Stasis, and must rely on other resources. Players assume the role of Samuel Edwards, controlling him through a third-person perspective. The player can use both firearms and melee weapons at their disposal. Like most horror games, ammunition is generally scarce.

Similar to Dead Space, the game does not use a traditional heads-up display. Players are required to use drugs and medication, but have to avoid using a lot otherwise Edwards will overdose. A first-person perspective is present in a level where Edwards acquires the heavy suit.

Characters and setting
Negative Atmosphere is set in the year 2234. The story takes place aboard a long-range cargo ship called the TRH Rusanov where a mysterious epidemic occurs, transforming the ship's inhabits into mutated monsters.

The game's protagonist is Samuel Edwards, a 49-year-old ex-combat medic. Edwards is accompanied by an artificial-intelligence named SIERRA, who provides guidance and information.

Development
Negative Atmosphere is the first IP developed by Independent video game developer Sunscorched Studios Ltd. The game had been in development for 5 months using Epic Games' Unreal Engine.

The game was first shown at EGX Rezzed 2019 on April 6, 2019. A gameplay teaser was released on Sunscorched's YouTube channel on September 2, 2019. It featured Edwards getting killed by the Stilt Walker. The official gameplay trailer was revealed on September 20, 2021.