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MoonlitMirage rated Requiem (1998) – Unearthed from the Archives

MoonlitMirage rated a long-lost PS1 demo 1 year ago
A downloadable long-lost PS1 demo for Windows.

Man, this is just a wild ride. If you’re into that classic PS1 horror vibe, this game nails it—it feels straight out of the Silent Hill/Resident Evil playbook, but with its own fresh twists that keep you guessing. The fixed camera angles, the gritty look, that constant feeling like something’s lurking just out of sight… it’s all there, and it’s seriously well done.

But what really makes it stand out is how it messes with you. There are these “developer” notes and audio logs that break the fourth wall and pull you even deeper into the story, and the limited third-person view is actually a cool twist. You only get a few seconds at a time, so it forces you to think strategically about when to use it—and yeah, it’s intense.

Atmosphere-wise Requiem nails it. It’s creepy in all the right ways, and the sound design just cranks up that uneasy feeling. And I’ve gotta say, the PS1-style graphics are on point; it really feels like you’re playing something straight out of the late ‘90s, but with way more going on.

For a game jam project, it’s insane how much they packed into this. There’s loads of lore and details if you’re into digging around for extra story bits, and it’s just an all-around fun (and spooky) experience. If you want a horror game that’ll keep you on your toes and mess with your head a bit, Requiem is definitely worth checking out. Looking forward to a full release (hopefully) sometime soon!