The Night of the Scissors

In The Night of the Scissors, players are thrust into a gripping narrative where Adam, inspired by a friend, ventures into an abandoned post office in search of scrap metal. This seemingly simple scavenger hunt quickly escalates into a fight for survival as Adam discovers he is not alone. Set against the backdrop of an eerie, forgotten building, the game leverages the suspense and isolation of the environment to ramp up the tension, pushing players to navigate through the dimly lit corridors and cluttered rooms while avoiding a lurking menace.

Vintage Horror Reimagined for Modern Thrills

Take control of Adam as he attempts to elude a serial killer whose presence transforms the post office into a deadly maze. Drawing inspiration from 1980s VHS slasher films, The Night of the Scissors pays homage to classic survival horror mechanics with tank controls and a cinematic third-person perspective that enhance the game’s retro feel. Players must use stealth and quick thinking to hide in closets, bathroom stalls, and other hideaways, evading the killer’s grasp. The game’s atmosphere is meticulously crafted with VHS-era visual effects and sound distortions that authentically replicate the suspense and style of old-school horror cinema.

Discover the Plot Piece by Piece

As players delve deeper into the abandoned post office, they have to survive the immediate threats and piece together the fragments of a larger, sinister story. The additional third-person gameplay mode provides a different perspective on the unfolding horror, offering new strategies and scares. The sound design is carefully tuned to keep the tension high, ensuring that every shadow and noise could signify danger. The Night of the Scissors is designed to be a concise experience, with a runtime of approximately 40 minutes, targeting an adult audience ready for intense, atmospheric horror that might be too intense or eerie for some.