R'lyeh: A Lovecraftian Survival Horror Game

A project in Meridian, ID by RlyehGameDev
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A single-player, Lovecraft-themed, Survival Horror game for PC. The game will be FREE upon release.
Backers: 54
Average Pledge Per Backer: $14

Funded: $750 of $200
Dates: Jan 3rd -> Feb 2nd (30 days)
Project By: RlyehGameDev
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Latest News

We Did It!

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a wild ride. We've gotten so many backers and so much support! We've put together a great community on our Discord as well, and have enlisted incredible skill and talent into our team. Rl'yeh has been growing by leaps and bounds, and as... (Read More)

Two Days Left!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Just two more days until our Kickstarter has ended and we'll be working to get our Steam page up. All backers who've joined the player testing tier will be sent keys as soon as they're ready. R'lyeh is getting closer to being ready, are you?  (Read More)

Growth!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Our team has grown from lil' old me to a competent and passionate group of professionals. We have brilliant, experienced voice actors, skilled programmers and amazing artists. We're working hard to keep producing unique and interesting content for... (Read More)

All Hail

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
"..the writer has cursed the world with its beautiful stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in its truth--a world which now trembles before the King In Yellow.”  (Read More)

The Wyvern: A Potent Shockgun

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This is one of the cooler pieces of equipment in R'lyeh; the Wyvern. A heavy shock-gun capable of immobilizing even large creatures for a short time.  (Read More)

Let There Be Light

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
There are two forms of lights that can be placed in the world; advanced tech, and primitive. These are some of the general primitive torches.  (Read More)

Sneak Peek: The Analyzer

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The Analyzation Station, or 'Analyzer' for short. Placing objects on the scanning surface will trigger the device to scan. Once complete, it will offer up any information about the item, as well as certain associated blueprints for crafting.  (Read More)

Organization, Optimization, and Mod-ability.

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
No pictures for today, but we've got 4 new objects in the game as well as the Analyzation Station, or 'Analyzer' for short.  Added another segment from the story as well, and updated the HandyPal.  As per suggestions of our backers, we now have an... (Read More)

One More Glance at the Red, Glittering Caves

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Can't give away too much, it's a special area!  (Read More)

Scifi Elements

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! We've gotten most of the primitive construction items completed, and are now working toward the higher tech. Here's a few rough previews: The WYVERN, a shockgun capable of blasting massive charges of electricity, and the Multitool,... (Read More)

Showcase

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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The Egg-laying Plant

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This yet-named, tree-like organism was an idea brought on by some of our kickstarters here! Join our official Discord if you'd also like to be a greater part of the project! One of the many oddities of R'lyeh. This tree-sized organism is seen... (Read More)

Official Trailer!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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Creature Feature Preview Video

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
New video showcasing a bit of the Lasher in action.  We also have a new Discord up for those who would like to follow along and hang out, you're welcome to join. If you're a backer, you'll get your own status and private channel access. Just let us... (Read More)

Meet the Lasher

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We had some recent questions about the fauna of R'lyeh, so I thought it was time to properly introduce you to one of our many monstrosities. The lasher is a large fleshy beast of Eldritch Horror. It's gaping maw is lined with dozens of sharp teeth... (Read More)

Death, Saving, and Respawning

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Today's update has no images because ya'll probably aren't too interested in pictures of code. However, the focus has been working on the save/death/respawn system. Currently, there are two options you can go with based on the difficulty of... (Read More)

The Seas of R'lyeh are Always Churning

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Surely it's a trick of the eye.  (Read More)

We did it!

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
In a single week of the campaign we've managed to surpass our goal, and I am so incredibly thankful to each and everyone supporter and backer. Financing a game is a huge process, and while I've tried to manage all of that on my own, getting the... (Read More)

Inventory and Building Revamp

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
A lot of work has been put into cleaning up and refining the inventory system and player building functions! There are currently 50 items that the player can construct in the game, with many, many more to be implemented. Expect a video showcasing... (Read More)

New Intro and a Sneak Peek

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
New intro cleaned up and a sneak peek at R'lyeh!  (Read More)

Elias Frost, scaling a single tentacle of an Old One.

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Who doesn't like gargantuan beasts?  (Read More)

New World, New Home?

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Are you ready to explore and conquer?  (Read More)

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