Playism, in partnership with StoryTale Studios, announced Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror game will be releasing on Steam this December 28th.

About Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror Game

StoryTale Studios will be releasing the first folklore-based story for its long-awaited Indonesian horror game, Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror – The White Lady. Based on the belief that horror should not be always about big, catastrophic tragedy and can be done just as effectively when set close to everyday life, Pamali incorporates authentic Indonesian day-to-day activities, cultural phenomena, myths, and taboos which shape the horror itself. The game also gives the players opportunity to define their own game experience based on the choices they make during Pamali gameplay.

A Different Kind of Horror

StoryTale Studios’ Mira Wardhaningsih explains: “We noticed that different people perceive horror in different ways. For example, zombies are very frightening for some people, but for others, it’s just a walking body.” She then added, “Pamali was created to provide a glimpse into how horror is perceived in Indonesia. We want to introduce Indonesian horror, which is shaped by the culture of the people themselves, from their traditional taboos and folklore. As we believe traditional Indonesian horror shouldn’t be Westernized, Pamali strives to provide players with the authentic Indonesian horror experience.”

Release Plus Future DLC

This release includes the first folklore-based story of the game, entitled The White Lady, while the other three stories (entitled The Tied Corpse, The Little Devil, and The Hungry Witch, respectively) will be released as separate DLC throughout 2019.

The White Lady

In The White Lady, the player will venture through an abandoned Indonesian residence as Jaka, who has just returned to his hometown to sell his old family home. The game boasts realistic atmosphere based on real-life Indonesian settings, multiple endings, and object interactions that give players a unique take on the world of Pamali in each repeatable playthrough. Players can also explore the lore behind the game via items that can be acquired and collected after finishing the game.  

Features

• A horror shaped by the taboos and culture from Indonesia.
• Multiple stories which will become available throughout 2019
• Object Interaction allowing you to explore your environment in depth
• Multiple endings, each choice you make has an impact on the experience and ending you see.
• Seek out the truth by investigating Jaka and his family.

More Information

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror game releases on Steam on December 28th for $4.99. Learn more by visiting the Steam store page.