New Indian Horror Game Promises Frightful Indian Folklore Scares - Kamla

A first-person horror title, Kamla, was recently announced by Indian developers MadMantraGames. In the game, players will fill the shoes of an Indian exorcist tasked with banishing an evil spirit that has taken over a newlywed woman named Kamla, reads the Steam description on the official page. The title is solely inspired by Indian traditions and folklore, where gamers will embark on a unique horror adventure.

The Indian indie title promises to offer an immersive horror experience filled with rich folklore and enthralling gameplay design that will keep one on their toes throughout their playthrough.

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MadMantraGames' New Horror Title Kamla Announced

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Kamla takes place in the late 1970's, in an authentic Indian haveli, as stated by the developers. One will have to outsmart the evil spirit and survive through completing rituals. As the player takes on the role of a Tantric, one can perform various exorcism practices to remove black magic. While the developers kept the rest of the premises under curtains, one can still expect a unique horror experience. This is the first time players will experience an Indian horror setting in a video game, allowing a large audience to enjoy the folklore and culture as they learn new things about the genre.

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What Can Players Expect From Kamla?

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Gamers trying out Kamla can expect to enjoy various critical features of the title, as mentioned by MadMantraGames on Steam. For instance, as one explores the Haveli exorcising the spirit, the random object spawning will add a ton of replayability to the gameplay.

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Developers have also promised a challenging survival aspect to Kamla that will ramp things up quite a bit. One can also use various items, such as smudge sticks, to stop the hunt temporarily. Players interested in trying out Kamla can wishlist the title on Steam. That said, a new gameplay trailer is soon on the way, and fans will be able to grasp more of the game ahead of its launch.