Seems that the new frontier in indie gaming is hybrid genres. It’s a great way to mix up a style or two (or three!) that are seeing a bit too many notches carved in their headboard. I got a chance to play Dead in Bermuda by French developer CCCP which is a great example of how mixing elements of different game styles—in this case I saw a bit of the survival genre as well as visual novel, management game, and point-click adventure—can work very well.
In this review, Alexx discusses how Dead in Bermuda is addictive despite its faults, stating - "I found myself losing hours in Dead in Bermuda, and while it isn’t the best Survival Strategy game I’ve played, I believe it is definitely the most realistic and immersive."
You’ve probably seen Lost, Castaway or Lord of the Flies and have a pretty good idea in regards to what you’d do if you were ever stranded on a deserted island. Dead in Bermuda is here to crush your hopes and dreams and tell you you’re wrong. The setup is very similar to (prepare to delve into some obscure references) Gods Will Be Watching, or rather the titular chapter in Deconstructeam’s retro psychological space thriller. Dead in Bermuda is brought to us by CCCP, a French studio not to be confused with the Icelandic CCP that brings us spreadsheets in space. It takes the same basic idea of physical and mental survival with limited resources and time as Gods but adds whole layers of complexity to it.
Weeks after scavenging for food and wood on a spooky island, Higher Eclectic Ground finally manages to bring you a special look at Team CCCP's indie adventure RPG/survival management game 'Dead in Bermuda', the island, its quirks and art.
