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For those who know me, my lack of enthusiasm for the horror genre shouldn’t come as a surprise—though, to be fair, I haven’t exactly been hiding under a rock. It’s not horror’s dark narratives that turn me off; in fact, I’m a fan of quite a few spooky settings. But those pesky jump scares? They’re the real dealbreaker. I’d rather enjoy my gaming time without constantly needing to prepare a spare pair of trousers. So, when it comes to psychological horror, I can totally get on board. This kind of eerie tale delivers just the right amount of discomfort to keep me intrigued and captivated. That brings us to our main discussion for today: DEAD LETTER DEPT., a fresh entry into the psychological horror world, hitting screens later this month.
Mark your calendars for January 30th, when DEAD LETTER DEPT. is set to make its debut on PC via Steam. I must admit, the concept of this game has already sparked my curiosity. You’ll step into the shoes of a temporary worker in a postal warehouse, tasked with handling undelivered mail that couldn’t reach its intended destinations for a slew of strange reasons. And let me tell you, illegible handwriting is just the tip of the iceberg in this sea of bizarre postal mysteries.
In DEAD LETTER DEPT., your primary responsibility seems straightforward—at least at first glance. You’re retyping words and addresses on letters that never made it where they were supposed to go. Sounds like basic data entry, right? But as you delve deeper, unsettling patterns start to emerge among the letters. You can’t escape the creeping feeling that some of these messages are meant specifically for you.
Alone in a dimly lit warehouse, cut off from the rest of the world, your main connection to reality lies within the letters you sort through. What starts as a mundane task soon transitions into a surreal experience. Stories woven into the mail grow increasingly peculiar, and an unsettling sensation of being watched begins to encroach. Earning your paycheck might be essential, but you start to wonder—at what cost to your mental wellbeing?
DEAD LETTER DEPT. invites you into an interactive typing adventure, challenging you to input various prompts and uncover damaged images. This process unveils glimpses into the lives of those whose letters went astray, slowly unraveling hidden secrets. Each playthrough promises a unique experience, with an abundance of mail to sift through. Whether the curious thrill outweighs the unnerving sensation, well, that choice is yours.
If sneaking a peek into someone else’s mail intrigues you, then DEAD LETTER DEPT. is right around the corner. You can also try out the demo currently available on Steam to get a taste of what’s to come. For those of us who prefer the full package, the wait is almost over—just a few weeks left!
