Have you ever wanted your favourite board game to be reborn as an immersive VR experience? If you’re a fan of the popular Horror in the Library franchise, then prepare to be excited. Blue Donut Studios is turning its board game into an escape room adventure called: Horror in the Library: The Invitation VR.
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What is Horror in the Library?
Horror in the Library is a Victorian steampunk horror board game set in 1895. A tile-based competitive card collecting game for 2 to 6 players, the narrative unfolds in the fabled mansion of the Mad Professor. Having invited you and other guests, you discover that he has invented a device that opens a doorway to a nightmarish world, where all manner of ghosts and foul creatures can wander through.
For players, the catch is that whoever can survive will inherit the Mad Professor’s fortune and all of his secrets.
Horror in the Library: The Invitation VR
Horror in the Library: The Invitation VR takes this base environment of the ghastly Victorian mansion and adds a VR twist. Players have to collect secrets while navigating a trap-filled mansion. Solving timed puzzles and piecing together the mysterious disappearance of Lady Hermione Elderoy and her husband. Naturally, you’ll eventually encounter the elusive Mad Professor, who is voiced by Wes Johnson (The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Fallout 3, 4 & 76, Star Trek: Legacy).
“Wes brings exactly the kind of intelligence and theatrical tension we needed for the Professor,” said Marcus Pullen, Managing Director of Blue Donut Studios in a statement. “His voice leads the player into mystery and madness, enriching every twist in the narrative.”
Launch Plans
Currently, Blue Donut Studios has yet to confirm a launch window for Horror in the Library: The Invitation VR on Meta Quest. The team is planning to roll out a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in 2025. Details are to be revealed during Gamescom in August.
For now, though, you can play the latest alpha test build here. Providing a preview of the game’s aesthetic and early gameplay.
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