The Headliners
Co-op horror game where you play in teams of 1 to 4 reckless journalists, ready to explore a city overrun by deadly creatures to snap spectacular footage. Your only goal: make the headlines without becoming one.
What it feels like
The rush of snapping risky footage amid chaos and danger while dodging deadly threats creates kinetic excitement. Coordinating teams under pressure from deadly creatures while managing objective-taking produces chaotic urgency. Dark comedy of 'reckless journalists' and the absurdity of risking death for headlines introduces irreverent fun.
What it's about
A city overrun by deadly creatures pursuing players is the defining setting and threat that generates dread and tension. Modern-day journalists and urban city setting ground the game in a recognizable present-day world. Journalistic coverage of dangerous urban crisis involving creatures and destruction creates a crime-reporter atmosphere.
How it plays
Reckless journalists armed to face deadly creatures implies firearms and ranged combat as core defense mechanics. Evading deadly creatures while gathering footage demands reading enemy awareness and patrol patterns. Managing ammunition, health, and positioning while balancing risk-reward of capturing footage implies resource pressure.
How it looks and sounds
Steam tags confirm first-person perspective, matching journalistic camera-based gameplay of snapping footage.
How it's structured
The core design centers on 1-4 players cooperating through a shared horror campaign to collect footage and survive. Online co-op is explicitly listed as a primary feature, enabling remote team play. Co-op teams of journalists coordinating roles and actions defines the multiplayer structure.
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