Paperhead Horror FPS 'PAPERHEAD' Sets September 18 Release Date
The release date announcement gives a concrete timeline for a well-received demo that has already built strong word of mouth on Steam.
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Publisher HypeTrain Digital announced that 'PAPERHEAD', a horror FPS from developer Paperhead te4m, will launch on September 18. The game combines boomer shooter combat with a magic pencil that rewrites the cardboard world. It will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
The magic pencil is the game's central mechanic. Players can draw bombs to kick at enemies, sketch doors onto walls to open new paths, or rewrite object descriptions to bypass puzzles. The pencil only works in the cardboard world, making it a tool for both combat and environmental manipulation.
Music comes from Joonas Turner, whose credits include 'Nuclear Throne' and 'Cult of the Lamb'. The trailer emphasizes what the publisher calls an 'industrial' soundscape of noise and metallic clanging. A free demo, 'PAPERHEAD EP.0', is available on Steam and holds a 'Very Positive' rating from about 3,500 user reviews, with 93% positive.
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