Book of the Dead

Book of the Dead (1987)

by CRL Group PLC, The Essential Myth
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Shooter
Themes:Open world, Action, Fantasy, Horror, Sandbox, Survival
Game modes:Single player
Story:Released in 1987, War of the Dead is considered to be the first true survival horror game. SWAT officer Lila must rescue survivors in the demon-infested small town of Chaney’s Hill. It also featured open-world gameplay and RPG elements.
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