Bithell Games Reveals Vampirium: 1997, An Immersive Sim Where You Work As An Assassin For Dracula
Bithell Games has officially announced Vampirium: 1997, an immersive sim tasking players with serving as an assassin for a vampiric King of England.
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Bithell Games, the developer behind Tron: Catalyst and Thomas Was Alone, has revealed their latest title, Vampirium: 1997. The game is an immersive sim set in an alternate history where Dracula reigns as the King of England. Players assume the role of a personal assassin working for the monarch.
Coverage from Eurogamer.net, GamingOnLinux, Rock Paper Shotgun, GameSpot, and Game Informer describes the title as a choice-filled and minimalist experience. Outlets emphasize the game's premise, noting the inclusion of a vampiric ruling class within a 1997 setting.
The developer has confirmed that Vampirium: 1997 will launch into Steam early access. Coverage does not yet specify a release date for the early access launch.
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Quick answers
Who is the developer of Vampirium: 1997?
The game is developed by Bithell Games.
What is the premise of the game?
Players act as an assassin serving Dracula, who is the King of England in an alternate 1997 setting.
When will the game be available?
Bithell Games plans to launch the title into Steam early access, though a specific date has not been announced.
Coverage (5)
- "Dracula is King of England" - New immersive sim Vampirium: 1997 announced by Tron: Catalyst and Thomas Was Alone developer Bithell Games Eurogamer.net · 4h ago
- Vampirium: 1997 is a mysterious looking choice-filled minimalist immersive sim GamingOnLinux · 4h ago
- Become King Dracula's personal vamp-assassin in Vampirium: 1997, an immersive sim Bithell Games are launching into Steam early access soon Rock Paper Shotgun · 4h ago
- England Has A New King, And He’s Thirsty For Blood In Vampirium 1997 GameSpot · 4h ago
- Bithell Games Reveals Vampirium: 1997, An Immersive Sim Where You Work As An Assassin For Dracula Game Informer · 4h ago
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