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Dementium: The Ward
By Renegade Kid, released 1 Jan 2007
- Microsoft Windows
- Nintendo DS
- first-person shooter
What it is
Dementium: The Ward is a single-player survival horror and first-person shooter from Renegade Kid. It begins with the player waking alone in a derelict hospital without a memory of how they arrived, then facing creatures and a mystery while trying to survive with improvised weapons. The Windows release offers retro and high-resolution display modes, including CRT scan-line options; the high-resolution modes support up to 4K. Steam features include Achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. The game originated as a Nintendo DS horror title, and the current release is described as having enhanced visuals and smoother controls. Its hospital setting and emphasis on darkness, exploration and survival place the player in a confined horror scenario. Atooi publishes the Windows version, which is listed in the action, adventure and indie genres.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player survival horror
- High-resolution mode supports up to 4K
- Includes full controller support
- Steam Cloud is listed
- Windows is the only listed platform for this release
- The game is single-player only
Who it suits
This suits solo players who want a first-person survival horror game set in an abandoned hospital. The display modes may appeal to players who want either retro presentation or high-resolution visuals.
Dementium: The Ward pairs a hospital horror setting with improvised-weapon survival and several display modes. It is a focused choice for solo horror players, rather than a multiplayer game.
