As you step out of an elevator, the fear of it falling and chopping you in half may cross your mind. This fear is not irrational, as it is a scenario that is depicted in the horror scavenging game Kletka. In this game, you find yourself plummeting through layers of a post-Soviet Gigastructure, constantly on edge as you scrounge for fuel, parts, and food for an elevator that is out to get you. The eerie image of the elevator’s roof resembling a gnashing mouth with a lantern hanging below adds to the overall sense of dread.
The rooms and corridors within the Gigastructure are far from safe, resembling a dark and trap-filled nightmare. From landmines to electrified water, the environment is designed to keep you on your toes at all times. The game’s visual direction, reminiscent of the PS1 era, adds to the difficulty of spotting essential resources and items. To make matters worse, there is an ominous presence known as Samosbor that you cannot kill. When the red lights signal its presence, your only option is to run as if your life depends on it.
Kletka offers a multiplayer mode for up to four players, allowing for a shared sense of terror as you navigate the treacherous Gigastructure together. Cooperation is key in overcoming the challenges presented in the game, and even if your co-op partners are not the most skilled, their presence can still be beneficial. Much like in Left 4 Dead, teamwork is crucial, but the game’s description humorously points out that friends can also make good fuel – a reminder of the harsh realities of survival in this merciless world.
Kletka throws players into a harrowing experience filled with tension, fear, and a constant sense of impending doom. Navigating the post-Soviet Gigastructure is no easy task, and with each passing moment, the threat of the elevator and the lurking dangers within the darkened corridors only add to the adrenaline-pumping excitement of the game. Whether you choose to brave this world alone or with friends, just remember one thing – survival is key, and sometimes, even friends can become fuel for the fire.