Gamecock gets crazy on the DS with Dementium @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on June 04, 2007

News: First person survival horror title to set the bar for DS graphics.

Gamecock has announced they've reached with startup developer Renegade Kid to publish Dementium: The Ward for the DS.

Gamecock and Renegade Kid promise that Dementium will push the limits of the DS hardware as a combination first person shooter, adventure game and survival horror title.

Dementium will also push the limits of the grotesque with a story that seems to mix equal parts The Suffering and House on Haunted Hill. Here's a story overview courtesy of Gamecock:

Dementium: The Ward tells the tale of a man who awakens to find himself alone in a mysterious, derelict hospital that is frozen in time. Confronted by the deadly, grotesque surgical experiments that wander the halls, a series of challenging puzzles and a cast of peculiar characters, he must face his deepest fears, unlock the mysteries of the hospital, and escape with his life. A completely new experience on the Nintendo DS, Dementium promises to creep you out with gory visuals and bone-chilling audio that brings the world screaming to life.

Everyone involved is also very excited for Dementium: The Ward.

УRenegade Kid is looking to move above and beyond what most games are attempting on the DS, and with Gamecock we've found a publisher who is supportive, developer friendly, and willing to give us the freedom to create the game we want,Ф said Jools Watsham, Owner and Creative Director of Renegade Kid. УDementium showcases what a powerful piece of hardware the DS is, while drawing in a mature crowd that's looking for a title they can really sink their teeth into.Ф

УFrom the first meeting, Renegade Kid have proven themselves to be innovative, unafraid to push the Сnorms' of gaming and incredibly talented Ц all of which we think are the key characteristics of a great developer,Ф said Harry Miller, Head of Development of Gamecock Media Group. УIt's great when you can sit down with a developer who shares the same vision of where games should be going in creating new and exciting titles to offer an alternative to the bland remakes and sequels flooding stores today.Ф

We'll have more on Dementium: The Ward soon.