Netflix's Unhinged Offers Innovative Mobile Horror Experience
Night School Studio's new game, Unhinged, uses players' phones for immersive horror gameplay. The bite-sized thriller, featuring Zoe Kravitz, focuses on intense scares and character dynamics. Available June 30, the 30-minute experience highlights Netflix's potential in interactive gaming.
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Netflix's new horror game, Unhinged, developed by Night School Studio, utilizes a unique mechanic where players use their own mobile device to interact with the in-game character's phone. This innovative approach blurs the lines between the player's reality and the game's narrative, creating an immersive experience. Despite Netflix's often inconsistent gaming strategy, Unhinged showcases Night School Studio's potential as a secret weapon for the streaming giant.
Netflix's Unhinged is bite-sized horror from the makers of Oxenfree
Night School Studio's upcoming horror game, Unhinged, will be playable through the Netflix app using a mobile device as the primary controller. Players will guide Ava, voiced by Zoe Kravitz, through a suspenseful narrative involving a killer on the loose during a hurricane evacuation. The game is designed for short play sessions, with a full playthrough expected to take around 30 minutes, and will be available on June 30.
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Night School Studios' new game, Unhinged, offers a 30-minute horror experience streamed through Netflix, utilizing players' real-world phones as an in-game device. Unlike the studio's previous whimsical titles, Unhinged delivers intense scares and gore, focusing on character relationships despite its short runtime. The game's design, spearheaded by Sean Krankel, prioritizes approachability by integrating familiar smartphone functions as the primary gameplay mechanic.