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Wave-Based Shooter ‘Sker Ritual’ Out Now on PC and Consoles [Trailer]

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Just as advertised, Wales Interactive’s follow-up to 2020’s Maid of Sker in Sker Ritual (check out Harrison’s review) has left Early Access today, and is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, with crossplay available for PC and Xbox users. Alongside all of the content from the PC Early Access version, the massive 1.0 update introduces new objectives, weapons, story content and more.

“We are super excited to bring Sker Ritual to players on console and PC.” said David Banner, CEO & Co-Founder at Wales Interactive. “Over the past two years, our core team of five has been working non-stop to implement community feedback from the PC Early Access, ensuring the 1.0/console launch is the complete package. We cannot wait to see the community response to Sker Ritual.”

In Sker Ritual, players will battle hordes of horrific enemies, alone or in up to four-player co-op, and attempt to survive the onslaught of Sker Island’s vicious Quiet Ones. Gun down masses of enemies, collect Celtic God powers, upgrade an arsenal of steampunk weapons and attempt to defeat the evil on Sker Island.

Sker Ritual features four unique locations to explore in the Cursed Lands of Lavernock, Ashes of Sker Hotel, Sewers of the Dead, and Deadly Lover’s Fortress. You’ll have numerous secrets to discover, optional objectives, and Easter Eggs which progress the story from Maid of Sker’s evil ending. Players will battle the Quiet Ones alone or with up to three additional players in online co-op, with the hordes scaling based on the player count.

Killing enemies offer a chance to drop powerful Miracles, each offering a choice of three upgradable powers. Bound to a Celtic God, each upgrade comes with a different rarity, core attributes and power. You’ll need it, as The Quiet Ones are back, and they’ve brought friends. Sker Island is crawling with new enemies and elites, each with their own abilities.

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Survive the Sewers and Giant Mutant Insects in ‘Zoo Parasite’ [Trailer]

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How cool would it be to have a video game based on Guillermo del Toro‘s Mimic? Okay, so Mascot Bro Studio’s Zoo Parasite isn’t exactly the 1997 monster mash, but it looks to be the next best thing with you venturing into city sewers to do a bit of extermination of some human-sized bugs.

From the minds behind mascot horror title Circus of TimTim, Zoo Parasite is currently slated for release on Steam, and puts you in the boots of an employee of T.E.N.A.C. It seems that a catastrophic chemical spill has mutated parasites that have in turn attacked the sewer-dwelling insects and animals, turning them into bloodthirsty creatures. You’re now tasked with navigating the hazardous environment and doing a cleanup of the chemicals.

Problem is, in Zoo Parasite, you’re not exactly armed to the teeth to deal with the mutants. You’ve only got your flashlight and your wits, and so you’ll have to outmaneuver and outsmart these grotesque monstrosities. All the while, you’ll be scavenging for resources in order to combat the mutants and survive. As you progress deeper into the sewers, you’ll uncover the truth behind the chemical spill, as well as some questionable experiments. As you might expect, the more you learn, the more sinister the truth becomes.

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