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Press release:
3 MAY 2018 — Developer Iron Monkey today launches Lazaretto – an atmospheric, slow-burning horror game – on the App Store. An immersive first-person survival horror game and the first chapter of a planned multi-part experience, Lazaretto puts players in the shoes of an urban explorer – whose investigation of an abandoned quarantine island turns into a strange, surreal and dangerous adventure.

Originally released via Steam and now reimagined for mobile and tablet devices, Lazaretto is a slow-burning, combat-free experience. Grab your headphones, and get ready for the most atmospheric horror game on iOS!

Paul Osier of Iron Monkey, the creator of Lazaretto, said: “A few years ago, I had a daily train commute and really wanted to play a genuinely atmospheric mobile horror game. But I struggled to find one. As such, the team and I set about planning our perfect horror game for on the move – one filled with tension, interesting storytelling and strong production values, but streamlined enough to play in shorter bursts.”

He added: “PC gamers can be very outspoken and their feedback guided us to make dozens of revisions and improvements. The biggest improvement we made was the pacing. It’s much more streamlined now – and that works out great for mobile players.”

Lazaretto: Chapter One is available now via the App Store, priced at $3.99 (with an initial launch discount to $2.99).

Features:
– Down the rabbit hole – Get lost in the mystery of a story and a world in which not everything can be explained…
– Combat-free gameplay – Armed with only a flashlight, you’ll need to use your wits to avoid dangerous adversaries
– Horrifying creatures – Modelled by Fabrizio Bortolussi (District 9, Silent Hill) and animated by Dhaval Soni (GTA V)
– Immersive audio – Be sure to pack your headphones: the decaying environment coupled by eerie sound design makes this the most atmospheric horror game on iOS!

About Iron Monkey
Iron Monkey is a small group of mobile game industry veterans. Its team consists of gaming enthusiasts and experts who have developed for top household brands including Disney, Nick, Transformers, Speed Racer, Hot Wheels and Sprout.

After years of developing successful games for other companies, the studio decided the time was right to start crafting their own games. They have three exciting games planned, but right now are solely focused on Lazaretto – a first-person survival horror game originally released on PC, and now reimagined for iOS.