Netflix is expanding its gaming initiative with a new cloud-based game, Unhinged, developed by Night School Studio. This interactive horror experience marks a significant departure from the company's previous gaming efforts, which were largely focused on trivia and party games. Unhinged is a first-person game where players control a young woman named Ava, who must navigate her apartment building during a storm while being stalked by a killer. The game is designed to be simple and approachable, with players using their smartphone as a controller to interact with the environment and make choices that determine Ava's fate. According to Night School cofounder Sean Krankel, the design decisions were focused on creating an experience that feels like a TV show or movie, with a streamlined interface and minimal traditional gaming mechanics. The game's development was influenced by Netflix's cloud gaming offerings, and the team had to make significant changes to the original concept to fit the new platform. The result is a tense and horrifying experience that can be completed in under an hour, making it an ideal fit for Netflix's platform. The game's length and design were intentional choices, with the team aiming to create an experience that can be consumed in one sitting. Unhinged also lends itself to communal viewing, with players able to watch and react to the game together. With its unique blend of interactivity and streaming technology, Unhinged has the potential to redefine the future of Netflix's gaming efforts.

Source: The Verge