If you’ve known me for any length of time, you’d probably tell anyone who will listen that I’m not the biggest fan of horror games. It’s not that the horror genre itself doesn’t intrigue me — there are a ton of horror settings I genuinely enjoy. What really gets on my nerves are those cheap jump scares. I play games to unwind, and gearing up for a new title with a fresh pair of underwear ready just doesn’t scream ‘fun’ to me. However, psychological horror is a different beast. It manages to make me feel just the right amount of uneasy, hitting that sweet spot of thrills without the heart attack risk. That’s exactly why we’re diving into today’s topic: DEAD LETTER DEPT., a new addition to the psychological horror line-up that’s coming to a screen near you by month-end.
DEAD LETTER DEPT. is slated for release on January 30th, promising to hit our PC monitors through Steam, and let me tell you, this game’s premise already has my curiosity piqued. Imagine stepping into the shoes of a temporary postal worker, responsible for dealing with all the undelivered mail piling up for numerous reasons — and trust me, poor penmanship is the least surprising among them.
In DEAD LETTER DEPT., your task is straightforward at first glance. You simply retype words and addresses on letters that never reached their intended recipients. It sounds like the simplest form of data entry, right? But ‘sounds like’ is the operative phrase here. You’ll soon start noticing some puzzling patterns emerging from the correspondence. And, it slowly dawns on you — some of these letters might just be speaking directly to you.
Isolated in a drab warehouse, devoid of any human contact, the only link to the outside world is through these letters you’re sorting through. As you slog through the mundane job, reality begins to warp, and the situation turns increasingly surreal. The stories within the letters grow stranger, and there’s a constant eerie sensation of being observed. The big question is: Will paying your rent cost you your peace of mind?
DEAD LETTER DEPT. transforms typing into an adventure, nudging you to enter commands on your computer to decode damaged images. Each piece of mail offers you insights into the lives of those who lost them, unraveling a treasure trove of hidden secrets. Every session promises a different experience, thanks to a colossal amount of mail to explore. But, is the intrigue worth the spine-tingling chills? That’s a decision only you can make.
For those intrigued by the idea of rifling through other people’s mail, DEAD LETTER DEPT. is set for release soon. If you’re keen to get a taste, there’s already a demo available on Steam. But if you’re someone who prefers the complete experience, like me, the wait won’t be too long — it’s just a few weeks away.
