{"product_id":"pools-playstation-5","title":"POOLS [PlayStation 5]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePOOLS is an atmospheric exploration game that immerses the player in environments inspired by internet phenomena like 'Liminal spaces,' 'Found footage,' and 'Backrooms' (specifically 'Poolrooms'). The experience focuses heavily on environmental sound design to create a sense of presence, rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\/Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAtmospheric exploration inspired by 'Backrooms Pools' and 'Poolrooms' concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFocuses on environmental sound design; no background music, dialogue, or user interface is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGameplay involves navigating mazes and challenging navigation skills, though there are very few puzzles to solve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe game plays on feelings of oppression, fear of getting lost, darkness, and tight spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFeatures six unique chapters, each taking between 10 to 30 minutes to complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe game world dynamically changes as you explore further, with rooms looking and feeling different in each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSound design is reactive; echoes and sounds change based on the room you are in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMovement speed is reduced when walking in water, enhancing realism and tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e PlayStation 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e RED ART GAMES\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ages 12 \u0026amp; Over\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Languages:\u003c\/strong\u003e German, Spanish, English, French\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026-07-09\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Model Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3760328375606\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eInspirations\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePOOLS draws inspiration from internet phenomena such as 'Liminal spaces,' 'Found footage,' and 'Backrooms' (specifically 'Backrooms Pools' or 'Poolrooms'). Specific inspirations include the work of Jared Pike (one of the original artists behind the Poolrooms concept), Matt Studios Poolrooms videos from 2022, Mortain Colors, Anemoiapolis by Andrew Quist, and Kane Pixels: The Backrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eExperience a unique, oppressive atmosphere built entirely through environmental interaction and sound in POOLS for PlayStation 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RED ART GAMES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57441026703742,"sku":"B0GSBNXKKH","price":71.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/81MW21MzUmL_bfd27d94-bfd3-47e8-81fb-575e81aaa648.jpg?v=1779257131","url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/products\/pools-playstation-5","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}