This week Epic Games Store is giving away a psychological survival horror game – “Maid of Sker”.
“Maid of Sker” is a first-person survival horror game developed and published by Wales Interactive. This game is set in the year 1898 and is inspired by the tale of Elisabeth Williams from the novel The Maid of Sker by Richard Doddridge Blackmore. This novel was first published in 1872 and has contributed in popularizing the Sker House where this story takes place.
In the game our protagonist Thomas Evans travels to the secluded Sker Hotel to rescue his beloved Elisabeth. The hotel is filled with horrifying creatures known as the Quiet Ones, who are drawn to sound, making stealth and silence crucial to survival. Players must navigate the eerie environment, solving puzzles and avoiding these terrifying enemies while uncovering the dark history of the hotel and its inhabitants.
Gamers who have played the “Silent Hill” series of games (and watched the movies) will find a certain similarity in the psychological horror environment. However, “Maid of Sker” relies heavily on sound-based mechanics, where the player’s noise level can attract or repel enemies, creating a unique gameplay experience. In contrast, “Silent Hill” often incorporates more direct combat and supernatural elements, such as the iconic Pyramid Head and various grotesque monsters.
“Maid of Sker” offers a unique blend of historical and psychological horror, drawing from an old horror novel to create a compelling and eerie narrative. The game’s system requirements are accessible, allowing a broad audience to experience its chilling tale. Fans of the horror genre will appreciate the game’s rich storytelling, tense atmosphere, and innovative use of sound to heighten the sense of fear and suspense.
In order to claim the giveaway game, you can visit Epic Games store webpage https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/maid-of-sker-2ae24e, login to your Epic Games account and then click on the Get button. You will have to use Epic Games Launcher in order to download and install it.