Cinematic horror game made by Indonesian studio Separuh Interactive,
Agni: Village of Calamity, presents classic Silent Hill-style terror
with local cultural nuances. Supported by Xbox and Game Pass,
ready to go global!
Separuh Interactive, an Indonesian game studio, has finally showcased
their new game titled Agni, Village of Calamity!
Full of local cultural values, this cinematic horror game combines
Indonesian folklore with modern supernatural elements guaranteed
to scare many gamers.
"Agni, Village of Calamity tells the story of a police investigator
named Agni who goes against orders to investigate a mysterious city
full of secrets," Leo Avero, Chef. Separuh Interactive explained
to the media.
Unlike other modern horror games, Agni presents an immersive
experience with the use of a fixed camera in the style of classic
horror films, inspired by the legendary game Silent Hill and the
surreal works of David Lynch.
"Over 90 percent of the cutscenes are motion captured, including
the characters' facial expressions and lip movements,
" Leo explained. "We wanted players to really feel the cinematic
atmosphere and psychological pressure of classic horror,
but with a strong local touch."
Not only does it stand out technically, the Agni game also
boasts Indonesian culture by inserting characters from folk
tales such as Semar, Petruk, and Gareng, in a fictional
narrative framed like a supernatural organization similar
to SCP or Hellboy's workplace.
Leo also explained, "the game provides an exploration
system and branching endings, allowing gamers to have
different experiences depending on their choices and
level of exploration."
Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, has a wealth of
horror stories that have not been widely explored in
the global gaming industry. This is what
Separuh Interactive is trying to bring up.
Jun Shen Chia, Xbox Global Expansion Lead for
Southeast Asia, expressed his admiration for Agni,
calling it a “strong representation of Southeast Asian
storytelling” and hopes the game can reach a global
audience through the Xbox platform.
With support from the ID@Xbox program and potential
distribution through Game Pass, Agni, Village of Calamity
is more than just your average horror game.
For fans of horror games such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil,
this game can be a window for the world to get to know typical
Indonesian horror that is rich in meaning, scary,
but still artistically beautiful.
Sapara Interactive proves that local Indonesian games
are now not only talked about at home—but are also
ready to appear on the world stage.