Horror adventure Albino Lullaby tuned into Kickstarter

The word "lullaby" usually conjures up a peaceful, serene image of a child drifting comfortably to sleep, but nothing could be further from the truth in the upcoming horror adventure Albino Lullaby, currently seeking funding through Kickstarter.

Very little has yet been revealed about the plot of Albino Lullaby so as not to spoil any surprises, but the game will be set in a dark, subterranean world "clinging to the precipices of underground cliffs". As players explore in free-roaming, first-person perspective, the "highly interactive environment twists and contorts around you in real time as you explore and puzzle your way through its equally twisted narrative."

You won't be alone while investigating these surreal lands "filled with strategy and danger", as you'll also need to contend with enemies along the way. Indie developer Ape Law claims that there is no traditional combat involved, but there will be some "suspenseful stealth segments that can erupt into tense chase scenes." Even if you are seen, you will still have "many options at [your] disposal to avoid and waylay enemies." As you progress, you will gain tools that help you to deal with enemies more effectively, even to the point of avoiding confrontations entirely.

Created using the Unreal Engine 4 and designed from the ground up to support the Oculus Rift, Albino Lullaby is conceived as a three-part series, each episode having its own resolution yet leaving questions still unanswered. The first episode, Witness the Demented, is currently in production for PC and aims to provide around six hours of gameplay. In order to complete it by the end of this year, Ape Law has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $25,000 by September 20th. A minimum $10 pledge will earn backers a lengthy playable demo at close of funding, plus a download of the full episode and the official soundtrack this winter.

To learn more about Albino Lullaby and contribute to the campaign, visit the game's Kickstarter page and official website.