Video Horror Society (Game)

**Video Horror Society** is the title of the game and often abbreviated as its previous official title, **VHS**.

## Overview

Video Horror Society was a free-to-play title developed by Hellbent Games for PC, themed around the horror movies, flamboyant styles and trends of the 80s, bundled with asymmetric 4v1 action thriller gameplay.

### Development

Video Horror Society is no longer in development and has been discontinued by Hellbent Games. On June 9th, 2023, the game's Twitter account announced that the game would be permanently shut down on September 8th, 2023. The reason cited for this decision was that the game did not generate enough income to cover its expenses.

#### Media Preview

Selective closed testing clusters with game streamers and YouTubers was done with the Media Preview Build version of the game.

#### Closed Beta

Video Horror Society's Closed Beta phase began on November 24th, 2021 at 10 AM PST. Beta testers were invited via email in small groups to aid in server stress testing. The closed beta was initially accessed from the Hellbent Games VHS Launcher.

From February 17th, 2022 to May 27th, 2022, Video Horror Society Closed Beta was placed into extended maintenance mode due to system upgrades required for data security. Throughout the hiatus period, players were notified on various progress updates for Video Horror Society from the community managers and developers in the official Discord.

The Closed Beta resumed online status on May 28th, 2022. The VHS Launcher was retired in favor of direct access from the Steam Library. VHS was officially renamed to Video Horror Society.

#### Early Access

Video Horror Society entered Early Access on July 18th, 2022. Early Access lasted until September 8th, 2023 when the game was discontinued.

### Platforms

Video Horror Society was available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for free. It did not have a planned release for consoles. Currently, it is unavailable through any conventional means.

## Synopsis

*"Choose between good and evil and fight for your life in this thrilling 4v1 asymmetric action tribute to the 80s horror era where small town teens face off against terrifying monsters brought to life from the aisles of their local video store.*

*Video Horror Society combines tense skill-based gameplay with stunning set-inspired maps, over the top weapons, and an endless array of colorful characters and costuming. No two matches are ever the same as power shifts unpredictably between teens and the monster, ending in a guaranteed fight-to-the-death climax.*

*In between sessions, unlock an ever-expanding VHS movie shelf filled with new monsters, teens and maps along with extended and director's cut challenges, and limited edition free cosmetics to become the ultimate player, collector, and fan."* - Official Video Horror Society Site
## About

Something Evil has arrived in the video store...

Abominations once confined to video store cassettes have escaped the tape and transformed into deadly reality. Experience pulse-pounding 4v1 combat amidst neon-soaked cinematic labyrinths where power shifts unpredictably between Good and Evil, but always ends in a fight-to-the-death climax fit for the silver screen.

Monsters follow a script that calls not only for death, but total domination. Be you the Werewolf-- brutal and swift, or the Dollmaster-- creeping and conniving, you are designed to feast on fear, terrorizing your teenage prey relentlessly.

Teens scramble to flip the script with Weapons fueled by ancient Stigma-- Burn, Shock, Curse, and Purify-- that extinguish Evil. Blast monsters with a faceful of Flame and Fury, dish out a killer jolt from your Raygun or RC Flyer, swing Cursed Swords and cast curses, and harness the glory of a Holy Slingshot or Cross.

Video Horror Society bleeds 80s horror, and if you’re not careful, you will too.

### Fight Back or Die

The monsters of Video Horror Society are a tribute to over the top 80s horror where anything goes. From a classic Werewolf to the sinister Dollmaster, fight as a growing roster of grotesque, ferocious, and lethal creatures. As a Teen, craft and master a variety of single use and limited fuel weaponry for a shot at turning the tables on the monster. There is no escape, so you must fight to survive.

### Movie Magic

Each level is hand-crafted and designed for the ultimate cinematic showdown. Explore classic and fantastical cinematic locales, from decrepit hotels to top-secret research facilities.

### Hero’s Journey

Each character has a skill tree full of unique perks and custom cosmetics along their personal path to becoming the ultimate hero or villain.

### Celebrate Creativity

Showcase your own style from head to toe in colorful costumes and vivid variants that celebrate the freedom of the 80’s video era. Become the ultimate Video Horror Society fan as you collect an entire shelf of movies full of challenges that reveal hidden lore and reward themed cosmetics.

### Free to Play

Video Horror Society is already yours to enjoy, so hop in!

 Development