Dread X Collection: The Hunt

About

Take control of Artemis in this horror-tinged shooter adventure. Following a mysterious message from her past, you trek to the ARK 2 research base to uncover its dark secrets. The game splits into seven distinct short-form experiences each crafted by different indie developers. Expect claustrophobic gunplay tense exploration and eerie story beats as you piece together what went wrong at the facility. Mechanics shift between entries but all lean into survival shooter fundamentals with occasional twists on movement and enemy AI. The real hook lies in the collaborative creative direction. While David Szymanski oversees the overarching narrative each mini-game brings its own visual style and gameplay quirks. Fans of the first Dread X Collection will recognize the series’ signature atmosphere but newcomers can jump in easily. Though some entries run under thirty minutes the package maintains a consistent tone of dread and urgency. Early reviews noted the ambitious scope with critics praising the diverse design approaches even if a few segments felt undercooked.

Storyline

Continuing the Dread X Collection story, you play as series newcomer Artemis. Driven by a cryptic message recorded by someone from her past, Artemis makes her way to the ARK 2 research base. Explore the abandoned base and uncover the mystery of what happened. If you're tough enough, you just might save the world.