Project Page: Datura Time v0.35 Public Alpha



Datura Time is an experimental 3rd person action-adventure game with elements of horror and survival. The game is currently being released as a public alpha version, and it will probably be expanded into a bigger and longer game in the near future. 

The game setting takes place in an alternate reality where the fall of communism is a never ending process. The player is transported to a city known as the "Zone", where they meet different characters (some friendly, some not), who soon make it clear to the player that they are not where they belong. 

The visual style of the game is heavily inspired by the look of 90's games, specifically those that were developed for the original PlayStation and Sega Saturn consoles. Low polygon models, pixelated textures, jerky animations and low-resolution CRT screenspace effects dominate the visual style to help create a nostalgic and visually delicious vibe. 

Gameplay-wise, the game mechanics are inspired by classic games such as Alone in the Dark, Resident Evil, LSD Dream Emulator, Silent Hill, Mizzurna Falls, Manhunt, Max Payne, Grand Theft Auto and the original Half Life. 

The latest release (v0.35) features a number of game improvements and bug fixes,  as well adjustment of the "bullet time" style combat effect activated when the player takes a Datura pill. The download file size of the game has also been drastically reduced.