1916 – Der unbekannte Krieg
1916: Der unbekannte Krieg is a short survival horror student game set in
the trenches during World War I. Players control a German soldier shown from a
first-person perspective with a single objective: locate a ladder to escape.
The trenches are rendered in hazy shades of grey with lots of grain and the
sounds of bombardments. The character finds out all fellow soldiers have been
killed and the reason soon becomes apparent: there are raptors on the loose.
The player needs to guide the character through the maze-like environment,
avoiding the raptors, and look for an exit.
During the game a number of elements are introduced. There are different
sections that can be visited and dead soldiers have often left behind notes.
Raptors can be distracted temporarily by throwing torn off hands or feet from
soldiers. Other items include a rifle with a limited amount of bullets, some
flares to temporarily drive the raptors away and eventually also a gas mask
needed to cross a certain section. There is no HUD and only a limited amount
of damage can be taken before the game is over.
1916 – Der unbekannte Krieg