Maxim Verehin and Oleg Vdovenko of developer Team Clout have revealed some key inspirations behind the upcoming horror title ILL in a post on the PlayStation Blog, mentioning genre heavyweights such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill.
For the creatures featured in ILL, Vdovenko revealed that the development team looked at a number of classic horror games from the 1970s — 1990s, and mentioned how those films were particularly reliant on practical effects to bring the on-screen monstrosities to life. Meanwhile, Verehin name-dropped key gaming franchises such has Half-Life, Resident Evil and Silent Hill as inspirations for ILL, which has impressed so far with its grotesque enemy designs and sumptuous visuals.
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Mostly old horror films from the 1970s to the 1990s. Everything was done with practical effects and quality animatronics. The imperfections were hidden with smart lighting and strong direction.
In games, it’s Half-Life 2, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series – titles where the world felt alive and dangerous, where the horror wasn’t just visual but systemic. We were especially drawn to that feeling of being trapped somewhere real, reacting moment to moment with limited resources. From the beginning, we wanted to build something that felt grounded but deeply disturbing, an experience that doesn’t just scare you, but unsettles you long after you’ve put the controller down.
ILL takes the form of a first-person shooter that aims to provide a challenge to even seasons fans of the genre, putting players in a grim world with a rich atmosphere. The game puts a heavy emphasis on gore and realism, with foes able to be blown apart by your various weapons, while their behaviour is unpredictable and can be directly affected by your actions.
[Source – PlayStation Blog]