n today’s game world dispatch, we’ve got the scoop on a brand-new release that’s tuning in to the nostalgia of the 1980s with a menacing yet entertaining twist. Team17 Digital has officially launched their new black comedy slasher-adventure, ‘Killer Frequency’. This thrilling new game has rolled out for multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. For those of you seeking an immersive gaming experience, a dedicated version is also accessible for the Meta Quest 2.
‘Killer Frequency’ is set against the backdrop of a typical Midwestern US town and tells the story of Forrest Nash, a down-on-his-luck DJ presenting the late-night show ‘The Scream’. He soon finds himself in the role of an unlikely hero, trying to aid his listeners and callers who are being relentlessly stalked by an enigmatic masked murderer.
The game encourages you to bolt the door, don your headphones, and sink into the creepy world of ‘Killer Frequency’. To amp up your anticipation, the team has released an exciting launch trailer.
With its unique set of features, ‘Killer Frequency’ offers a mix of nostalgia and horror, bound to keep players on the edge of their seats. At the heart of the game, you control the switchboard in an authentic 1980s radio studio, steering the fate of your late-night listeners who are being stalked by the unknown killer. As a player, you will be tasked with taking calls from potential victims, collecting clues, making decisions, and cracking intriguing puzzles that might ensure each caller survives the night.
The game provides an opportunity to interact with an array of larger-than-life characters, including callers, potential suspects, and even a charismatic producer, all while bopping along to a jukebox full of ’80s-inspired tunes. The choices you make while interacting with the callers could mean the difference between their survival or their final moments being broadcast live on air.
Moreover, ‘Killer Frequency’ can be played on flat screen and in VR. Developed from scratch for the Meta Quest 2 at an impressive 72 frames-per-second, this game also offers a traditional flat screen experience for PC and consoles.
‘Killer Frequency’ is available for PC, Meta Quest 2, PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
As the latest entrant into the dark comedy adventure genre, ‘Killer Frequency’ promises an electrifying experience that we hope will resonate with both newcomers and veterans alike.
Have you had the chance to play ‘Killer Frequency’? What do you make of its thrilling mix of black comedy and slasher mystery? We’re eager to hear your thoughts! Share them in the comments section below or join the conversation over at the Gaming.Buzz Community Discord.
Where To Buy Killer Frequency
If you’re looking to buy Killer Frequency but don’t know where to a killer deal, fear not, our team have checked the reputable retailers of the internet (no key marketplaces here) to find you the best deal. Killer Frequency has an MSRP of £20.99 on PC & Xbox and £24.99 on PlayStation & Nintendo Switch. All the deals were correct at the time of writing on June 2, 2023 at 10.30 am BST.
CDKeys Store | Steam PC Version * (19% off MSRP – But Out of stock when we checked)
Fanatical Store | Steam PC Version * (30% off MSRP – This deal is only on for 13 more hours)
Game (UK) | All Consoles Physical Editions *
GameStop (US) | All Concole Physical Editions *
Green Man Gaming Store | Steam PC Version * (32% off MSRP)
Meta Quest Store | Meta Quest Version
Nintendo eShop | Nintendo Switch Version (20% off MSRP)
Play Station Store | PlayStation Version
Steam Store | Steam PC Version (20% off MSRP)
Xbox Store | Xbox & Windows PC Version * (20% off MSRP)
Zatu Games (UK) | All Consoles Physical Versions *