The original version of Mickey Mouse It is already in the public domain and just a handful of hours have been enough for the character to be turned into a terrifying threat. Nightmare Forge Games announced Infestation 88a new survival horror game that features Disney’s mouse at his most diabolical.
He first trailer of the PC game has caused a stir due to the appearance of Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie like a kind of zombie figure that stalks the protagonists. The video, just over a minute long, certainly does not stand out for its graphic quality or for introducing revolutionary gameplay.
Nevertheless, Infestation 88 has been ahead of everyone in its intention to present a version truly twisted of the Disney icon. Something similar to what happened at the time with Winnie the Pooh, who after entering the public domain was turned into a bloodthirsty killer in the slasher Blood and Honey.
In this new video game, players will have to deal with what at first seems like a rodent infestation. However, it is later revealed that the vermin behind everything is a bloodthirsty Mickey Mouse. As its name indicates, Infestation 88 It is set in 1988 and has a cooperative component, so up to 4 players can participate simultaneously.
To combat the threat, different elements located randomly in the scenarios can be used. In addition, users will have the possibility of accessing video surveillance cameras to achieve greater control of the areas in which the diabolical Mickey Mouse is prowling.
Since it is a survival game, Infestation 88 will appeal to different strategies to avoid falling into the hands of the evil character. This means that the best option will not always be to confront the big mouse, but at times it will be necessary to hide or flee.
Infestation 88a survival horror game with the original Mickey Mouse
Infestation 88 It is a game that is still in development, so it does not yet have a defined release date. On Steam only mentioned which will arrive in the course of 2024, and those interested can now add it to their wish list.
As we previously indicated, the launch trailer does not stand out for exceptional graphics or anything like that. It is evident that the greatest attraction of this proposal is give a terrifying twist to the Mickey Mouse figuretaking advantage of the fact that its original version is already in the public domain.
It is logical to think that Disney will not find these proposals one bit funny. After all, the mouse is their main brand, as well as their corporate mascot. However, the company cannot do much to prevent this type of production from seeing the light of day. If the creators of these “alternative visions” stick to the 1928 Mickey Mouse aesthetic, they will be safe from any lawsuit.
Yes indeed, Infestation 88 It is not the only game that bets on showing a twisted variant of the great Disney figure. A few days ago the trailer for Mousea shooter in first person with a very interesting cartoonish aesthetic and in black and white. Its protagonist? A bloodthirsty private detective who mows down his enemies and is based, of course, on the original Mickey Mouse.