VHZ: 1995

A lost recording. An isolated forest. Something prehistoric is hunting in front of the cameras.

VHZ is a survival horror action game with VHS aesthetics, dinosaurs, and roguelite elements. Explore compact forest sectors, eliminate escaped specimens, recover supplies, and advance before the next round becomes even more dangerous.

GAME MODES

• Story Short: survive ten progressively challenging rounds and escape after facing the T-Rex.
• Survival Short: fight across compact maps and endure increasingly aggressive rounds. T-Rex encounters are rare and always take place in dedicated solo rounds. 

 

FEATURES

• Velociraptors, Deinonychus, pterodactyls, and the T-Rex.
• Combat, pursuits, and interactive QTE sequences.
• Progressive round difficulty and enemy damage.
• Loot, bandages, medkits, sedatives, and a functional respirator.
• Bait that temporarily distracts dinosaurs.
• Keyboard, mouse, and gamepad support.
• Customizable gameplay camera and Photo Mode.
• Visual filters, sound design, and presentation inspired by 1990s VHS recordings.
  

WEB VERSION RECOMMENDATIONS

If you experience performance issues, reduce the render scale, vegetation density, shadows, and visual effects in the settings menu. Playing on a desktop computer and closing other demanding browser tabs is recommended.

This independent project was developed over the course of two months. Feedback about performance, controls, balancing, and the overall experience is greatly appreciated.