Salvation

Salvation is an upcoming open-world survival horror video game, developed and published by OnyxWare exclusively for the Xbox 720.

General
Salvation has an open-world format and functions as a survival horror game mixed with elements of action RPGs, stealth and adventure games. In the game, the player takes control of a scientist named Matthew Raynor who is skilled in various fields ranging from surviving in rough conditions to weapons. Proficient in combat, Matthew is capable of defending himself easily from the threats he faces in the world. This allows for a dynamic gameplay experience as Matthew's training permits him to use anything at his disposal to complete objectives. For example, Matthew's experience as a scientist allows him to create offensive or defensive weapons with certain chemicals and ingredients he finds during his travels.

Stealth
Another primary factor of the game is stealth. Sometimes, Matthew will be required to bypass enemies and areas where the direct approach would be suicide. Stealth sections of the game were paid much attention to to make the atmosphere more realistic. For example, not two enemies are alike and will have different qualities based on the situation they are on. Specific enemies have their own patrol patterns, particular reactions to events (an enemy may be more cowardly than most and may be more on edge if something peculiar is noticed by them), cooperate with one another and may even have difficulties staying focused if they are exhausted.

Situational/Subject Analysis Module (S.A.M.)
A notable feature in the game is the Situational/Subject Analysis Module, which serves as a means of recording information, learning about the environment through logs, and even the studying of individuals. This module was created by Matthew Raynor and can be used by the player to find out more about objects, get hints, and so on. Similarities include the Detective Mode feature in the Batman: Arkham series, the ARI glasses from Heavy Rain, and the Smart Vision augmentation in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Choices and Morality
Throughout Salvation, Matthew is presented with decisions that he must make in order to progress. These decisions directly affect how the story advances and how everything is wrapped up in the finale. Certain decisions can also change Matthew's sense of morality, making him into a beacon of human principles or an absolute fiend.

Setting
The game takes place in 2064 and is set in a city-state known as Gemini: one of the many remaining bastions of human survival left on Earth.

Story
In a point of divergence that occurs in the 1980s, the Cold War continues between the United States and the Soviet Union. Following several proxy wars and militant propoganda between the two countries, the Soviet Union unleashes a biological weapon in 2019 against the United States: a strange, blob-like substance that would cripple the major organs of anyone infected. However, the weapon becomes autonomous and instead changes its composition to alter the DNA of infected individuals, who mutate into vicious creatures as a result. Following several decades of fighting and bloodshed, 47% of mankind is infected, leaving the survivors to fend for themselves in a post-civilization world.

Characters

 * Matthew Raynor: A scientist that is tasked with assembling the prototype for a cure against the Scions and the main protagonist.