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Indie publisher Raw Fury will re-release its classic-style horror gamePost Traumaon June 23, after its original launch was overshadowed by the surprise release ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredon April 22.Post Trauma’s developer had a bit of bad luck when choosing the release date for the game, and althoughOblivion Remasteredwas great news for fans, the surprise launch may have impacted the PS2-style horror game’s release numbers.
ThePS2 era was a golden age for horror games, with titles that became staples of the genre as well as highly praised releases in the video game industry. Some of the most important wereSilent Hill 2,Silent Hill 4,Resident Evil 4,Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, among others. In addition to establishing the genre, these titles also aged well, with many serving as a source of inspiration for developers over the years—and that’s the case withPost Trauma, a puzzle horror game inspired by PS2-era classics. This recently released title offers a retro-focused style with modern improvements, multiple perspectives, and puzzles designed specifically for horror game fans. Even thoughPost Traumawas good news for fans, its release may have been eclipsed by the shadow drop ofOblivion Remastered.
In a humorous video posted on Twitter, Raw Fury announced that it will “spiritually re-release”Post Traumaon June 23. The video features various development team members joking about the unfortunate timing ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredshadow droppingon the same day they had originally chosen to releasePost Trauma. Raw Fury emphasized that during the re-release, there will be giveaways, streams, and celebrations, inviting players to participate in it “once you finish playingOblivion,” as one dev puts it, while they themselves can be seen playing the remaster in the video.
Post Trauma Re-Releases on June 23
Raw Fury explained that whilePost Traumais re-releasing, it won’t “un-release” before that. The developer’s goal is clearly to wait for thehype surroundingOblivion Remasteredto die down a little, soPost Traumacan gain more visibility.
The remaster of the popular Bethesda game was a pleasant surprise for fans, though theshadow drop ofOblivion Remasteredmay not have been ideal for a few titlesreleasing around the same time. Nevertheless,Post Traumahad a positive release, as its current Steam reviews are “Mostly Positive,” with players praising the game’s PS2 style, story, mechanics, and horror experience. Those who haven’t playedPost Traumayet can now wait for its re-release and join the developer in the celebration on June 23.
