Wallhugger, a new horror-based PvP game developed by Tempest Studios and The Sandbox in collaboration with Deadfellaz, aims to bring a fresh experience to the Web3 gaming landscape. Deadfellaz is known for its Ethereum-based NFT collection of 10,000 unique zombie-themed avatars.
Wall hugger
Wallhugger places players in an unexplored part of the Deadfellaz universe, focusing on the lore surrounding a failed cure for the infected after The Incident, ultimately creating the Deadfellaz.
Players take on the role of an unnamed mechanic responsible for maintaining a mysterious facility. With minimal information and guidance from the facility’s AI, players navigate numerous underground levels and perform maintenance tasks such as repairing fans and drains.
Inspired by classic games like Halflife, Lethal Company and Pacman, Wallhugger combines survival horror elements with competitive PvP.
Each round requires players to navigate the facility, address maintenance issues, and escape safely while dealing with potential threats from creatures inhabiting the facility. The current build features The Lurker, a basic creature that can abruptly end a player’s mission if encountered.
Current development status
Wallhugger is in early alpha, with most minimum viable product elements (MVP) available for testing during the Sandbox Builder’s Challenge period. This phase is essential for testing and refining the core gameplay, using feedback from private and public sources to shape the game’s development.
“Once we are out of alpha, we plan for Wallhugger to be the first IP within TSB to achieve independent commercial success and notoriety. We believe that with Tempest and TSB by our side, we can achieve a truly unique and addictive gameplay experience and IP.” Psych, co-founder and game director of Deadfellaz, said in the announcement.
Deadfellaz collector benefits
Wallhugger offers special perks for Deadfellaz collectors, but not in the form of Deadfellaz-specific items. Instead, the game offers in-game items such as alternate mechanical suits, backpacks, keys, and gas masks that match the game’s aesthetic.
To participate in Wallhugger’s alpha testing, players can visit The Sandbox’s official website, download TSB via their installer and use the sitelink to access the Wallhugger alpha build. A wallet with DFZ funds is not required; for added security, a burner wallet is recommended.