Your Existence Unravels in this Silent Hill Inspired PS1 Styled Horror Game! LAKE HAVEN: Chrysalis

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

Note: Chrysalis is an hour long standalone adventure that serves as a prologue to the upcoming Lake Haven game. It's got a nice mixture of horror, puzzles and cheesy puns. And it also has a very special easter egg!

[@hoppegypuma2343]

LOL! Those corridors... The forest... Even the public restroom... And the car... Idk, but I've seen those already somewhere - maybe in a multiverse... 😆😆😆😆

[@fjorgyn7438]

That tie in to silent hill 2 was *chef's kiss*

[@SurvivalSpheres]

SH4, the mystery hole in the bathroom ❤

[@lasarousi]

I hope you plan on subverting expectations with those designs, otherwise it ends up being just derivative. Haven't seen much so I'll give the benefit of the doubt.

[@imohbalu]

The game name is chrysalis? Right

[@DaniArkadia]

Thank you so much for featuring our game, it means the absolute world to us

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

You're welcome! Really loved the game. Big Silent Hill vibes, great little bits of humour and a total head-f**k of an ending. Awesome work! Any idea when the main Lake Haven game will come out?

[@DaniArkadia]

@@AlphaBetaGamer We're still in quite an early phase, but things should be much faster with our experience from Chrysalis, this took 2 years but much of that time was knocking everything down and rebuilding. We have more of a kind of an idea of how to progress with Lake Haven, we will also have many more people helping out too. Been watching your videos for years, really surreal to see our game here.

[@myinamei8884]

Cool game, bro ))) making full big game would be nice )))

[@GregoryTheGr8ster]

Reminds me of Alone in the Dark, which was such a bad-assed game!

[@ogamibirdflu5152]

hey this looks really good. usually i cant get into revival style horror but this one feels right to me. being able to go up to different things around the room and have the player acknowledge them is great and the camera work is done really well. I like the atmosphere and the way the story unfolds. seriously, very cool!

[@MoogMonster554]

Holy crap, that Silent Hill easter egg was awesome!

[@DaniArkadia]

I nearly cried when my partner showed me the work he did on the silent hill area, we really wanted to give love to the games that touched our lives so much.

[@johng8837]

@@DaniArkadia You all really outdid yourselves, from the puzzles to the spots of cheesey humor it encapsulates the og Silent Hill spirit very well. Congrats

[@shamusmcreary9748]

I thought it was gonna be the toilet bit, was close though

[@PACHAMAQUINA]

Awesome to see the game featured in this channel! I'm the composer for the track used during the Silent Hill 2 easter egg, hope you all enjoyed it :)

[@djglockmane]

bless up brother

[@gutshoplilium3139]

shawty, unforgettable

[@lilunamaquina]

loved it! so good!!

[@VVebby]

Big ups lad

[@DaniArkadia]

Oh thanks for that track! it's awesome

[@PouresMaggie]

The easter egg of PT and SH2 was incredible. I saw on the steam page this is a prologue to a much bigger game and I'm honestly looking forward to it, thanks for bringing this game to my attention!

[@TCPolecat]

Okay, that late game homage to PT and SH2 was excellent!

[@ruiner_9]

Fantastic camera work, great atmosphere, and a very fun blend of Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Twin Peaks. Can't wait for the full game!

[@DaniArkadia]

Thank you! I think the next game will be very different in a lot of ways, we are trying thinking of something pretty out there for it. Hope you will enjoy playing or watching it!

[@o.l4890]

Twin peaks don't get enough praise. .. but really who wants ticktocks abt it XD Hell in 24:30 thr music is similar to the opening in 1991 Holy shiiiiiiii 57:00 is straight out of the red room red drapes ,statues ,black and white glossy ground , music too , fire walk with me vibes , the jazz credit score too ....

[@kdbrown777]

@@o.l4890 Also the music at 37:35 reminds me of Laura's theme.

[@lilunamaquina]

amazingly done, and the music for the easter egg was such a good tribute to silent hill! Pachamaquina really outdid himself!!

[@SurvivalSpheres]

I was happy to contribute the save room theme to this game. It's uploaded in full on my channel now, in case anyone would like to take a listen.

[@viking1430]

I've been listening to you for years. That save room theme felt like yours. Thank you for your amazing work!

[@Bgdk]

Love your channel

[@PACHAMAQUINA]

Lovely music

[@SurvivalSpheres]

@@PACHAMAQUINA Loved your contribution as well! Any chance to find it uploaded somewhere, yet?

[@PACHAMAQUINA]

@@SurvivalSpheres Thank you! Yeah it's the track 'Rosewater' from the PEUMA collection on my channel :)

[@Toasterloaf]

Ah, yes. The ending was very Lynchian. Wonder what kind of secrets of the universe that woman told him?

[@SamuelBlack84]

I want her to tell me

[@tingel155]

Thanks for showing our game!!

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

You're welcome! Really love the game. A nice mix of humor, horror and surreal head-f**kery! That easter egg was a lot of fun too! Awesome work. Looking forward to seeing more of Lake Haven!

[@tingel155]

@@AlphaBetaGamer very happy that you like it!

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@AlphaBetaGamer hey now don't forget about Pyramid head

[@secretdoorgaming2024]

Oh I love that sound when the controller picks something in the beginning brings back so many memories of me in my parents basement playing my ps2 with silent hill code veronica and resident evil if only I didn't give that system away and games they were worth so much back than. I owned Rule of Rose, even Haunting Grounds, Fatal Frame 1 and 2 and I just gave it all away for peanuts, "bangs head against wall and cries."

[@SamuelBlack84]

I've always wanted to play Rule of Rose

[@troywright359]

Silent Hill Code Veronica was my favourite Silent Hill

[@MrErikbaan]

At the brilliant easter egg part, as soon as you hear the static on the radio....well done ! Also i thought the beginning at the farm was quite unnerving. Love to see the whole game !

[@legendoffupa]

I got a strong "things are just happening" vibe from this game. I think there are still a few pieces missing that make the overall setting more believable and cohesive, and not just a "oh look, it's a SH reference" moment. Because this surely has potential.

[@emskalicky8275]

Loved the tributes to both Silent Hill and Twin Peaks - what a treat!

[@vix6276]

THE NEW INTRO!!!! ITS SO GOOD! Great video as always, my dude!

[@gavinbarnes4566]

The coffee save station idea was brilliant!

[@fenrirsrage4609]

Absolutely amazing stuff, it captures quite a bit of the PS1/PSX style but does it's own things here and there to make itself stand out. Absolutely loved that Silent Hill Love Letter Easter Egg, the switch from PT to SH2 was really refreshing and a lovely little walk down memory lane.

[@sus_account]

«Elionora's not feeling well» «Elionora's feeling much better» LOL, I like it!

[@alternateVSNS]

wow, the cinematography in this game is simply ASTOUNDING ! the details of the camera movements, the ambiance ... everything is there. I am impressed !!

[@edwardbrumbaugh8461]

camera angles matter so much and this dev team nailed it . Very excited to see the final project

[@MrFrost-xh6rf]

Silent hill 1 for ps1 was my fav of all the silent hill games… Your project is REALLY COOL. I love it. Much respect. Keep up the good work!

[@djgabucay]

What i like about this ps1 horror style game is like you're watching through the memories or remembering your dream last night of this particular person who is involved on that game the character himself. Seeing it as not so detailed is like a vivid vision a dream like world.

[@kepeb1]

I notice you have edited this comment. Is this the final form? you should try doing it coherently.

[@lynxfang3352]

I love the Homage to PS1 horror. This game and Alisa have both really captured the feel of it hitting us in the nostalgia with its wonderful writings and beautiful polygons. I fir one would love to see the final product of this and also see what it looks like in Unreal Engine 5 as well.

[@kepeb1]

How do you think a graphically improved UE5 would benefit this intentionally limited style? Would that not defeat the entire point or am I missing something?

[@lynxfang3352]

@@kepeb1 I'm not saying don't finish it on the limited version. I'm saying I'd love to see the finished product as a whole. And ALSO see a rendition of this in unreal engine 5 just because it would be cool to see the grotesque renderings.

[@giotismits]

That was highly enjoyable, can't wait for the full game! The easter egg was truly special, too :)

[@AntipaladinPedigri]

4:48 ah yes, that special kind of arthritis when you can't lower your arms to shoot. I know the pain. Makes me very vulnerable to attacks from dwarves, hobbits or goblins.

[@SableCraft]

Following this. Actually looks like a genuine Silent Hill-esque game. Most interesting game i've seen in years.

[@st.edstatue2700]

That scene of the camera going down the center of the spiral staircase as the character descends? Really nice

[@LarnrothSDergan]

"Holding this makes me want to grow a goatee..." Will you take the crowbar? GORDON FREEEMAAAAAN

[@PIXELSHIFTINC-EMMORTAEL]

And i was just thinking no one pointed it out.

[@Chiavaccio]

It is very touching when he closes his eyes on the corpse out of respect: out of human pity.

[@kepeb1]

"out of human pity" what are you, a lizard? Who talks like this?

[@_ArmIa]

@@kepeb1Ever consider that maybe English isn’t their first language?

[@Chiavaccio]

​@@kepeb1🤨🤨

[@Chiavaccio]

​@@_ArmIaThat's right. Thanks.

[@KvltKommando]

I like how the Coffee Cup save room is like a combination of the red square from SH and RE save room.

[@nifftbatuff676]

One of the best games I have seen in the last 20 years.

[@J.B.1982]

Love seeing a throwback style game like this and it looks good too. Interesting story and writing ( didn't watch the whole video but saw enough). Continued blessings on the game.

[@Mesa97]

Wow this game was amazing. The attention to details, designs of surroundings ( I really liked the outside area with the moon in the sky, so beautiful), the silent hill and twin peaks easter eggs. Really outstanding! 👏👏

[@irkallaLustre]

This is a beauty. truly eerie. especially the way the distorted perspective makes a fairly simple enemy freaking terrifying. Truly resourceful, and clever, how economical you all were with limited resources.

[@shamusmcreary9748]

The use of camera angles are amazing, very reminiscent of silent Hill 👏👏👏

[@UKXcalibur]

outstanding camera work!

[@mariabuhagiar4191]

When he says "wait, there is a stair leading down to a forest..." does it mean that he could actually go down those steps?

[@youellswinney1964]

Thanks for sharing this. It's because of finding this video that I not only subscribed, but bought the game, not only for myself but for two friends as well. I'm stuck at home with covid, so this was a great pick me up.

[@PrincipeRhoynar]

It's so bizarre to think EVERY psychological horror game just tries to be a game which came out TWENTY YEARS AGO

[@mywifesboyfriend5558]

Many of these soyboy developers think walking simulators are scary and edgy. Edit: Nothing beats Silent Hill, but this is ok.

[@TexanJD]

@@mywifesboyfriend5558 this felt more like Alone in the Dark than Silent Hill. To me at least

[@KyllingThyme]

Because the SH series is pretty much the only good survival/psychological horror game to be released in the past 3 decades, lmao. Not that these indie releases do a great job at replicating it (not even close). Most modern horror games are just walking simulators or action games with very mild horror elements.

[@adamusprime403]

@@KyllingThyme lmao, I guess games like Dead Space, Soma, Prey, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., etc just didn't exist?

[@vikinglife6316]

@@adamusprime403 Those are not true survival horror. They are action horror. Survival horror is the original resident evil and silent hill series. The camera angles, the atmosphere, exploration is all meant to add to the ambiance and immerse you into the world. Its less about shooting things up and more about a psychological experience.

[@hongquiao]

The UI and the graphics are very Silent Hill 1, but the setting and the fixed camera angles reminds me more of the OG "Alone in the Dark"

[@believer69420]

That trick with the mirror was so surprising and well executed.

[@EHAmos]

4:46 wow that was so crisp, already impressed by the sound design

[@troywright359]

The snow effects are done well, not just a filter of snow but actual ps1 style flakes falling on the ground

[@azzzne]

I've always loved how the PS1 style is making a come back, there for I'm always pleased to give props to the makers of these games.

[@midnightblue3285]

I would like to see the ps 2 and gamecube version of graphics with some high detalied realist contents with the special effects

[@kepeb1]

You have 'always loved' this? Even before it was making a comeback? or when PS1 was current gen? Or before PS1? When approximately do you think this revival started?

[@normtrooper4392]

This looks awesome. Can't wait for the full game

[@V3RTIGO222]

Absolutely love the camera work, honestly would've picked some of the exact same angles for most scenes (except the ones that surprised me and were even better)

[@DaniArkadia]

Glad you liked it!

[@kamisato8187]

24:01 silent him the room Easter egg wow

[@MotherGapshin12]

This game was great! it really nailed down that surreal silent hill atmosphere.

[@masanggar]

wow, can't wait to play the fullgame. definitely feels like a classic silent hill

[@yubyub335]

This is gorgeous, brings back so many good ps1 memories!! Its so good to see this type of design making a comeback. 💗✨

[@GugureSux]

I love how they even use the same font as in Silent Hill 1!

[@AntipaladinPedigri]

1:07 I love the intro music. It's like the tune I played by pressing down random keys, releasing them and again choking them down as if I struggled to drown someone, when I got my first keyboard. I didn't know I could sell my work for monies and have it included in a game. (I am just joking, it's no diss towards the composer)

[@tingel155]

to be honest... thats EXACTLY what I did! hahaha :D it was an old track I made when I bought my first keyboard some years ago. I like its atmosphere nevertheless! :D

[@AntipaladinPedigri]

@@tingel155 Ahahaha, this is so funny. I never expected to be right about this! The dissonance works really well though. Much like the tracks in the first Silent Hill (before they switched to horror pop in latter games)

[@tingel155]

@@AntipaladinPedigri haha yeah!

[@docsaico]

WOW! This was incredible!! What a cool game!

[@D4NJ4CKS]

Strong Alan Wake vibes too

[@forsaille4655]

Especially the ending

[@inkeddecker9964]

Started developing a ww2 psx style horror game. All these games has given me the motivation. The scene has given me hope, thanks for showcasing all these indie games.

[@RuSosan]

Good fortune for your project! 💪

[@trippland13]

Was going to continue watching a playthrough of The Calisto Protocol (would rather spend the money on the Dead Space remake) and this video was on my feed. Much better choice. Haven't watched a ABG vid in a while and this was as good as all the other videos I used to watch back when I just got out of college. This game had a lot of work and influences put into it. The whole "weird smell" from the trunk in the SH2 easter egg was great. You could tell the creators loved the lore of SH2. Keep posting great vids from hardworking creators! Look forward to seeing this game in full

[@DiocletianLarius]

21:44 Are you insane!? Stop attacking, immediately!

[@chipchippahson]

"I put it in but nothing happened........ I guess we've all been there." I can't possibly be the only one who noticed that.

[@themarcosoma]

Ufff, that detail on the master table when the light is off and then on, nice!

[@Dollar_Store_Cacodemon]

Laura Palmer whispering in Coop's ear at the end. Nice touch 😊

[@BadTeacherUA]

What a love letter to the genre!

[@jennesis]

The main character's design reminds me of Mulder from The X-Files ♥

[@meachew]

Oh my goodness, this game looks amazing. I love the music as well. I honestly need to buy it

[@Hugo_Tate]

that last level was amazing. the atmosphere throughout the entire game is well executed. hope the sequel is just as good

[@sumfagoat]

I love this channel, y'all help me decide what to get on my steam lol

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

Thank you very much! Glad you like the games! :)

[@anitaa8788]

I really enjoyed the music and ambience sounds chosen.

[@lucasfraczek4320]

This game was a lovely treat all around, the story premise and just about everything. Hearing the save room theme be made by Survival Spheres and that GLORIOUS Silent Hill Easter Egg was icing in the cake. Can't wait until the main game!

[@SurvivalSpheres]

Thanks Lucas

[@rickwong9049]

This game somehow reminds me of Twin Peaks and D2 (Dreamcast) combined. Sure the obvious inspiration from Silent Hill, but there's just this early 2000s 5th-6th gen mixture in graphics and storyline.

[@escanor7938]

I love how the camera works 😍

[@420HBKHHHDX8]

If the full game is going to be as much like Twin Peaks as the last minutes were...I will buy it on release!

[@fanfaretloudest]

I also get Deadly Premonition vibes from this. Wonder if that inspired it at least a tad as well.

[@DaniArkadia]

We're inspired in the sense that DP was inspired by twin peaks and so are we. I love DP though.

[@fanfaretloudest]

@@DaniArkadia That is awesome. And thanks for replying!

[@arcticcirclepit2008]

Okay. I am AMPED for this upcoming game after watching this prologue standalone.

[@theparkerdietz]

Man - that PT hallway > Silent Hill easter egg was so fucking cool!!

[@dudnikowoleg]

wow, so atmospheric!

[@PizzaCat42069]

The PT reference was dope 😎

[@Tony-ol9ru]

I'll never understand why modern gamers hate fixed camera angles. They set the mood for a particular room. Over the shoulder is so uninspired and stale at this point.

[@Se05239]

There's something special with retro horror.

[@Sabine_Kienast]

I like that! It really reminds me of the good old ps1 gaming time. Long and enjoyful nights of playing Miss that!

[@TheRealNormanBates]

21:43 Gordon Freeman?! 22:53 it's probably just as well that it broke. Has anyone seen *Squirm (1976)?* 50:23 the mountains are so quiet around this time of year... I'm guessing Eleanor told the agent to take her to Lake Haven?

[@zaidankreshnandi255]

Can't believe all the way journey to get archer plate was light bulb

[@DaniArkadia]

It was a really fancy lightbulb, like the kind that's just a little to expensive from IKEA but I wish I could have.

[@zaidankreshnandi255]

@@DaniArkadia oh its the devs himself spoken💀 id take my word

[@2prize]

wow this is the first ps1 remake that actually looks authentic

[@thejack5952]

THERE HILL BE BLOOD! DEATH! THE MAN IN THE MIRROR NODS HIS HEAD! XD

[@ab-gail]

Oh this looks cool!

[@kn3501]

That room with the red curtains. Beautiful

[@paranoidgenius9164]

It feels like PlayStation 2 with PlayStation 1 graphic textures, I was gripped all the way through this video!😃❤️

[@mangaas]

After finding the body, I'd be like "Wellness check done, she's dead, time to go home"

[@quitchemmy]

"Theres an old ladder descending into the well, go down"? - Ok, time to go home

[@comacrcakaba2445]

thanks for recomendation, gonna buy it now

[@rodrigo8407]

This was an amazing game. It leave me wanting More AND wishing for an explanation of what Is happening. Se need More games like this

[@st.edstatue2700]

If you make a separate text field off screen, you can preload your text there to get the NewLine in place in advance. That way, when the text is blitting out on the screen itself, you can avoid having it realize that it needs to start a NewLine mid-word, which causes that jump cut effect.

[@fisherj5087]

Wow this looks amazing!

[@josephbroseph3003]

“Diane, I’ve arrived in the town of Lake Haven. It’s 11:30 pm and to be honest, i’m a little spooked. But let me tell you about this cherry pie I had at the hotel I stayed at last night.”

[@Katiriaa84]

Easter egg was awesome :) And noticed that the protagonist is left handed, nice :D

[@teknomax7883]

This game couldn't be more Silent Hill ish even if it wanted to... And that's a damn good thing

[@peasant8246]

15:20 _"Its so dark I can barely see anything."_ Bitch, you have a flashlight!

[@fatiguejras]

It feels more like Alone in the Dark, Silent Hill crossover.

[@ComradeScrungus]

I took a single glance at this game and bought it. Thanks ABG

[@kenshinhimura6280]

People criticizing indies: Giving huge amount of details (and maybe some disrespect) People criticizing new AAA games: OMG IT LOOKS SO GOOD WITH RAY TRACING AND DLSS

[@TIWIH777]

Do we have any idea of the meaning of the speech at 42:24? The red vs. normal dialog etc? It's captivating, that moment was so awesome when I first watched a lets play of this game.