Baptized In Dismay™

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survival

horror

single player

consoles, pc

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GAMEPLAY

Baptized In Dismay™ is a horror RPG developed with RPG Maker, delivering a raw and brutal experience that blends turn-based survival mechanics with psychological horror and strategic decision-making. The game's unique features will be revealed with the official launch of the Kickstarter campaign.

THE STORY

Baptized In Dismay™ is set in a dystopian version of the 1980s, where nations have chosen self-management to avoid conflict. To prevent war, they adopted a conservative and isolationist stance: some maintain economic relations with the outside world, while others have completely shut themselves off, cutting all ties with the rest of the globe. The balance seems to hold, and isolation appears to be the ideal solution. Over time, however, rumors begin to spread about a curse a plague that devours people's humanity. It’s just a rumor or at least, that’s what they believe. The game takes place in Dismay, Free States, where all the protagonists have been escorted for global security reasons related to the preservation of humanity.

THE CHARACTERS

In Baptized In Dismay™, no one is truly sane. Every character you meet is broken; shaped by past traumas, marked by mental disorders, and haunted by the echo of who they once were. They suffer from conditions that distort their perception: obsessive fixations, derealization, intrusive guilt, compulsive rituals, and uncontrollable impulses.

The game aims to shed light on these very vulnerabilities, raising awareness about a topic often overlooked.

Blood will be the game's central element, not just a vital resource but a symbol. A code. A mark that defines who you are, what you fear... and what you are destined to become.

There are no heroes here.
Only shattered minds trying to survive in a world on the verge of collapse.

DISMAY

The city of Dismay, located in the Free States, is the only place in the world to have invested heavily in the construction of shelters in anticipation of war. After the epidemic, it became a mandatory refuge, not only for its own residents but also for people brought in from all over the world, including the main characters.

The territory is dotted with prisons and detention centers, many of which are outsourced to foreign states seeking economic gains. In Dismay, there are more shelters and prisons than hospitals or schools. The priority is control, not well-being.

Many nations maintain relations with Dismay, attracted by its infrastructure and its ability to ensure survival. In exchange for access to its systems, they offer resources, technology, and influence. For many, Dismay represents the last hope in a world on the brink of collapse.

THE CEO | UI & Brand Designer

Luca Ryan Austro is a game developer with a degree in Communication Design from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples. He began creating video games at the age of 11 and has since dedicated himself to the medium as his primary form of expression. For Luca, game development is not just a craft but a way to give voice to inner emotions and ideas that go beyond words.

THE PROJECT DIRECTOR | GAME DESIGNER & ART DIRECTOR

The entire story and level design are being developed by Lia Callan, born in 2000 and raised in Naples, Italy. Her work on Baptized In Dismay™ is rooted in a passion for psychological horror, surreal spaces, and emotionally complex narratives. Through this project, she aims to explore and raise awareness around fragile and often overlooked themes, using horror as a lens to reflect inner struggles and societal discomforts. Though unsettling, this indie title is deeply personal.

INSPIRATION

Baptized in Dismay™ is a horror RPG Maker game that draws inspiration from Fear and Hunger 2: Termina and is set in the bleak city of Dismay, in what is a complex and oppressive world where the Iron Curtain has taken over, creating an icy climate where trust seems to have ceased to exist. The game offers the story of a journey into the nation of the Free States, where the protagonists will have to test their morality and resistance to the horrors of Dismay. However, in this world there is neither black nor white and the conflicts will be numerous, as will be the challenges.