Bithell Games Reveals Vampirium: 1997, An Immersive Sim Where You Work As An Assassin For Dracula
Bithell Games has announced Vampirium: 1997, a minimalist immersive sim where players act as assassins for King Dracula of England.
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Bithell Games, the developer known for Tron: Catalyst and Thomas Was Alone, has revealed a new title called Vampirium: 1997. The game is an immersive sim set in an alternate England where Dracula serves as the king. Players take on the role of a personal vamp-assassin for the monarch.
Coverage from Eurogamer.net, GameSpot, and Game Informer emphasizes the game's premise and the developer's history. GamingOnLinux describes the title as a mysterious, choice-filled, and minimalist experience. Rock Paper Shotgun notes that the game is intended for a Steam early access launch.
Future developments include the transition of the title into Steam early access, though a specific date for this launch is not provided in the coverage.
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Quick answers
Who is the developer of Vampirium: 1997?
The game is being developed by Bithell Games, the studio behind Thomas Was Alone and Tron: Catalyst.
What is the premise of the game?
It is an immersive sim where players work as an assassin for Dracula, who is the King of England.
Where will the game be released?
According to Rock Paper Shotgun, the game will be launching into Steam early access.
Coverage (5)
- "Dracula is King of England" - New immersive sim Vampirium: 1997 announced by Tron: Catalyst and Thomas Was Alone developer Bithell Games Eurogamer.net · 5h ago
- Vampirium: 1997 is a mysterious looking choice-filled minimalist immersive sim GamingOnLinux · 5h ago
- Become King Dracula's personal vamp-assassin in Vampirium: 1997, an immersive sim Bithell Games are launching into Steam early access soon Rock Paper Shotgun · 5h ago
- England Has A New King, And He’s Thirsty For Blood In Vampirium 1997 GameSpot · 5h ago
- Bithell Games Reveals Vampirium: 1997, An Immersive Sim Where You Work As An Assassin For Dracula Game Informer · 5h ago broke it first
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