Indie stealth horror game Gravewood High will graduate from Early Access mode this May.
HeroCraft PC, the developer and publisher behind the game, has just announced that the official release on PC for both Steam, Humble Store, and the Epic Games Store is set for May 3, 2023, signaling the end of its Early Access phase.
After nearly two years in Early Access, the Cyprus-based studio is preparing to release this adventure-horror game's full version later this year. As if that was not enough to send shivers down the spine, they have also released a new Gravewood High trailer on YouTube.
The video, which ran for roughly a minute, showed glimpses of a new location. It also gave players a sneak peek at what a stronger and more formidable Mr. Hyde, the antagonist, would look like.
In a press release, HeroCraft PC confirmed that the full release of Gravewood High would include a new map, a mystery area, and a tougher Mr. Hyde. Mr. Hyde will have improved abilities, and include a few little helpers to make your adventure more challenging,
they wrote.
Players can expect other additions once the full version goes live. Developers said there would be new classrooms, dungeons, and an origin story for Mr. Hyde. HeroCraft PC also added a new power, teleportation, and a choice-based finale. There are two different endings, which will depend entirely on your choices,
they described.
Gravewood High features an AI-enabled opponent and a dynamic environment in which the school's interiors are constantly changing. In it, players need to figure out why several students at the titular school went missing. They must look for clues, answers, and a way out. At the same time, they must avoid the 'crazed' teacher, Mr. Hyde.
Upon its release in 2021, the game received mixed reviews from gamers. Some players praised its atmosphere and story. Others criticized its poor quality-of-life and bug-riddled mechanics. / ###