Vorax is an action-adventure hardcore horror survival game set in a pathogen-infested slice of the Mediterranean. Read on to learn about our first impressions of the game, its story, and gameplay.
Everything We Know About Vorax
Vorax Story Plot
Vorax's tale is one of sharp wit and relentless survival, where every moment teeters on the edge of human capability against the specter of death. After a mission goes disastrously wrong, you crash-land on a mysterious Mediterranean island, now a hellscape ravaged by a rampant pathogen. Once-human grotesque and fleshy creatures claw and reach at you, eager to pull you into their nightmarish ranks. Armed with only a meager survival kit and the island's discarded resources, you must fight, outwit, and scavenge your way to safety.
Vorax Gameplay
Vorax’s gameplay centers around four core pillars: Defend, Craft, Kill, and Run.
"Defend" focuses on building defenses and establishing safehouses, which serve as checkpoints and operational bases as you search for resources and a way off the island. However, infected creatures will relentlessly attack any barriers you construct, making permanent fortification impossible. Free-roaming and exploration are generally safer during the day when the infected are more docile. However, the game's dynamic day and night cycle ensures that darkness will eventually fall, so you’d better have a safe place in mind by then.
"Crafting" is vital to survival in this hostile environment. Starting with only a basic survival kit, you must gather resources to create better weapons, armor, and tools. Additionally, you can craft defenses, barricades, and even a means to escape the island. You can even craft new ways to top up your body’s needs like creating hunting gear, a means to cook food, or even a way to gather water.
"Kill" involves eliminating infected creatures for your safety and hunting island animals for food. Combat is inevitable, and you'll need to maximize your resources and skills to survive when the infected catch up to you. Military-grade weapons are rare, so you'll primarily rely on hand-made weapons for most of your encounters. Just make sure you don't get overwhelmed by their strength and numbers.
Lastly, "Run" is the main goal of the game. Infected are everywhere and staying anywhere for too long guarantees your demise. You must always be on the move, hunkering down only when necessary. The open-world map is rich with new resources and clues about the pathogen, encouraging you to explore and uncover secrets. And when the time comes when your resourcefulness and combat skill finally pay off, you’ll be able to escape the horrors of this island forever.
Vorax Trailer
Vorax - Official Early Access Release Date Trailer
Vorax’s Official Early Access Release Date Trailer offers an exciting glimpse into the game’s lore, showcasing the pivotal moment the pathogen escaped containment. This is followed by a montage highlighting the game's intense combat and survival mechanics. The trailer concludes with the dramatic reveal of the game’s title card and its official early access release date: July 18, 2024.
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Vorax Product Information
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| Title | VORAX |
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| Release Date | July 22, 2024 |
| Developer | IndieGala |
| Publisher | IndieGala |
| Supported Platforms | PC (Steam) |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Horror, Shooter |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| ESRB Rating | RP |
| Official Website | Vorax Website |
