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Killer Frequency

3 years ago

Killer Frequency is a horror adventure set in a US radio studio in 1987. As presenter Forrest Nash, you answer emergency calls, piece together clues and try to save people from a masked killer.

Developer
Team17
Publisher
Team17 Digital Ltd.
Genre
Adventure, Horror, Rätsel, Simulation
Game modes
Singleplayer
Steam user reviews
93 % positive · 6,231 reviews
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What is Killer Frequency?

Killer Frequency is a horror adventure with puzzles and branching conversations. In 1987, Forrest Nash hosts the nightly radio show from Gallows Creek. When a masked killer stalks the people of the small town, his show becomes an improvised emergency call center.

As a host, you have to combine clues from a distance and help threatened callers. Your answers can decide life and death.

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Release

3 years ago

Killer Frequency was released on June 1, 2023 for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Meta Quest 2. On the PlayStation Store, May 31, 2023 is already listed as the regional release date for PS4 and PS5.

The Meta Quest version was developed specifically for virtual reality. On PC and consoles, the adventure runs on a regular screen.

  1. PS4, PS5

    Released on May 31, 2023.

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  2. PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch, Meta Quest

    Released on June 1, 2023.

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Platforms

Killer Frequency has been released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Meta Quest 2. The VR version for Meta Quest is a standalone version. A VR headset is not required for the PC and console versions.

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Gameplay

You operate the radio mixing desk, make phone calls and explore the studio for information. Conversations branch depending on your answers. Puzzles require you to find clues, interpret situations correctly and give your callers concrete instructions.

Between conversations you can examine objects and shape the show with music. Many situations leave little room for error.

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Radio scene from Killer Frequency
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Trailer

DLCs and expansions

The original soundtrack is available separately on Steam. The Deluxe Edition combines the main game with this music collection. The branching horror story is already part of the base game.

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System requirements

For the PC version, Steam lists at least Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i3-540 or AMD Phenom II X4 965, 4 GB RAM, a GeForce GT 730 with 2 GB or Radeon HD 6670, and 2 GB of free storage space.

Recommended: a Core i5-2400 or FX-6300, 6 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 750 Ti or Radeon HD 7850.

The details apply to PC (Windows).

Minimum

Operating system
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i3-540 or AMD Phenom II X4 965
RAM
4 GB
Grafikkarte
GeForce GT 730 (2 GB) or Radeon HD 6670
Speicher
2 GB

Recommended

Processor
Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-6300
RAM
6 GB
Grafikkarte
GeForce GTX 750 Ti or Radeon HD 7850

Editorial details

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What is Gallows Creek about?

Forrest Nash's night shift spirals out of control when residents seek help from a masked attacker. Because the local police are unavailable, they have to rely on the radio host.

A large part of the story unfolds through the voices of the callers. Their information and reactions show how the threat spreads through the town.

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Gameplay scene from the horror adventure Killer Frequency
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What consequences do decisions have?

Callers can survive or die. What matters is whether you assess their situation correctly, combine clues and give suitable instructions. Your decisions change the course of the evening and the fate of individual characters.

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Gameplay scene from Killer Frequency
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Why is the radio studio so important?

The studio is not just a backdrop but a walkable puzzle room. Mixing desk, phone lines, cassettes, records and other objects are part of the gameplay. The setting draws on radio and pop culture of the 1980s.

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The studio in Killer Frequency
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How does the VR version differ?

On Meta Quest 2 you can operate the studio's equipment in a spatial environment. Team17 developed a separate version for this and cites 72 frames per second as the technical target.

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Scene from Killer Frequency
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Are German subtitles available?

Yes. On PC, Killer Frequency can be played with German menus and subtitles. The full voice acting is in English. Other text languages include French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Korean.

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What music is included?

The night show is accompanied by a soundtrack in the style of the 1980s, featuring rock and synthwave, among others. The music can be selected at the radio console in the game. Also featured are the voices of callers and the sounds of the broadcasting equipment.

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Scene from the radio show in Killer Frequency
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Who is behind Killer Frequency?

Killer Frequency was developed and published by Team17. At its core is an unusual horror premise: a radio host tries to save people without being able to leave the location himself.

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