Silver Lining Interactive to Publish Studio Abattoir's The Pines Worldwide
The psychological horror RPG from Studio Abattoir casts players as a former detective investigating a secluded retreat.
Silver Lining Interactive has signed a global publishing agreement with Studio Abattoir for the psychological horror RPG The Pines, according to gamebiz.jp. The game is set for a worldwide release.
The Pines is described as combining Alan Wake-style paranoia, open-world investigation and a choice-driven stalker system. Players take on the role of former detective Edward Walker, who visits the secluded retreat facility The Pines seeking peace after an unsolved case.
The game's combat is fast and fluid, with guns and ammunition scarce and tools such as bats and axes available. Residents of the retreat each have their own history, trauma and secrets, and characters can appear in the forest as stalkers based on the player's choices and actions.
An announcement trailer for The Pines has been released.
Quick answers
Who is publishing The Pines?
Silver Lining Interactive has signed a global publishing agreement with developer Studio Abattoir.
What kind of game is The Pines?
It is a psychological horror RPG with open-world investigation, scarce weapons and a choice-driven stalker system.
Who is the protagonist of The Pines?
Players take the role of former detective Edward Walker, who visits the secluded retreat facility The Pines after an unsolved case.