You can't pet the talking rat wall in Ontos, the new space horror game from Soma's creators, but surely it can run Doom
When Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Soma developers Frictional announced Ontos , their philosophical horror game set in a mad science hotel on the moon, the internet's jimmies were rustled by the presence of an AI server made out of rats. I have several questions for Frictional regarding that talking rat wall, based on my peerless track record of arts and technology journalism. Read more
Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Soma creators Frictional have unveiled Ontos, a philosophical horror game set in a mad science hotel on the moon featuring a talking rat wall made of AI rats. Internet users were intrigued by this unique element. Frictional's video showcases the game, which appears to be more of a creepy and thought-provoking puzzle than a game with intense scares.
The video reveals the talking rat wall, which can be rewired, and other sci-fi elements like terminals and whiteboards. The location is described as beautiful yet eerie, with the rats playing a significant role in the narrative. Ontos is set to launch next year, and the developers have provided some hints about the game's content.
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