If you’re someone who knows me well, you’re probably aware that horror isn’t exactly my cup of tea. It’s not the idea of horror itself that bothers me, since there are some horror settings I actually enjoy. What I can’t stand are the ridiculous jump scares. When I sit down to play a game, I want to unwind, not clutch my controller in fear, ready to leap out of my seat at any moment. Despite this, I have a soft spot for psychological horror. This particular style of storytelling creates just the right amount of unease, allowing me to indulge in the creepy atmosphere without feeling overwhelmed. That’s where our topic of the day comes in. Let’s delve into DEAD LETTER DEPT., an intriguing new entry in the psychological horror genre, set to hit screens at the end of the month.
DEAD LETTER DEPT. is poised to make its debut on Steam on January 30th, and I’ve got to admit, the premise has piqued my interest. In this chilling narrative, you step into the shoes of a temporary worker at a postal warehouse. Your responsibility? To manage a slew of undelivered mail, each stuck in limbo for various reasons. Bad handwriting might be the most mundane of these reasons, and the mysterious nature of these “dead letters” is sure to keep you on your toes.
Your task within DEAD LETTER DEPT. is straightforward at first glance: simply retype the addresses and content of undelivered correspondence. Sounds like basic data entry, right? Well, things take an eerie turn as you begin to notice disturbing patterns emerging from the random assortment of letters. What’s more, you can’t help but wonder if some of these messages are meant specifically for you.
Set in a gloomy, isolated warehouse, you find yourself cutoff from the outside world, with only the mail as your connection. The more time you spend working, the more surreal and questionable everything becomes. Strange tales start to unfold from these letters, and you just can’t seem to escape that unsettling feeling of being watched. While securing your income matters, you can’t help but question if this job is worth your sanity.
In DEAD LETTER DEPT., you’ll engage in a typing adventure where you’ll input various prompts into your computer to decrypt damaged images. As you unravel these mysteries, you’ll catch glimpses into the lives of postal recipients and discover hidden secrets along the way. Each playthrough promises a unique experience, with an abundance of letters to sift through. The question remains: will satisfying your curiosity be worth the unsettling chills?
If the idea of sorting through someone else’s mail intrigues you, DEAD LETTER DEPT. is set to launch soon. For those eager to get a taste of the game, a demo is currently available on Steam. But if, like me, you’re the kind to hold out for the full release, you won’t have to wait much longer.
