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Asymmetrical Multiplayer Game ‘Monstrum 2’ Announced With Closed Beta Testing
Indie developer Junkfish’s nautical horror game Monstrum was a hit for many fans, and now Junkfish is hoping that lightning will strike twice with the newly-announced sequel, Monstrum 2. Slated for launch in the last quarter of 2020, Monstrum 2 is now available for Closed Beta testing, as well as pre-purchase at the game’s official site.
Pre-purchasing will also give you bonus content for the sequel, plus Early Access. You can also add the game to your Steam wishlist.
Monstrum 2 features the asymmetric multiplayer gameplay from the original, but has upped the ante by combining first person stealth gameplay with extensive procedurally-generated environments, making each playthrough unique. You can choose to play as a member of a team of stranded prisoners looking to escape Sparrowlock, the Hong-Sha Miller research facility, or hunt them down as a monster. There are several different monsters to choose from, each based off of failed deep-sea experiments, and with each having their own special abilities.
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Definitive Edition of Throwback Survival Horror Game ‘Doctor Viscera’ Launches June 23 [Trailer]
For those who enjoy their survival horror gaming with a side of old-school cheese, you have Liminal Road’s Doctor Viscera. Released last October on Steam, the game is set to receive its Definitive Edition next week on June 23rd, with plans for a release on consoles to be shared soon. The Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition will include a variety of improvements, adjustments, and new content designed to make the experience even more intense. All of this content will be available free to existing owners.
For those not in the know, Doctor Viscera is a throwback survival horror title with PSX-inspired visuals, where you must escape the abandoned GrimmHaus Asylum. You must explore the asylum’s various rooms, find useful items, and solve puzzles to unlock new areas and discover escape routes. At the same time, you’ll need to be on the lookout for the Doctor and his grotesque experiments.
The biggest addition to the Definitive Edition is the Nurse, a brand-new enemy who will actively pursue players throughout the campaign. Although slower than the eponymous doctor, the nurse introduces a completely different gameplay dynamic by using ranged attacks with a firearm, forcing players to rethink their routes, strategies, and survival tactics.
Under certain circumstances, you can disarm the Nurse, creating entirely new situations and possibilities within the game.
Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition also introduces a new area to the map, featuring a tram system. In addition to serving as a new exploration route, it can also be used to quickly escape pursuers and travel between different sections of the asylum.
The update also brings improvements across multiple aspects of the experience, including:
- Level design changes
- Puzzle redesigns
- Performance optimizations
- New immersive audio system
- Controller support
- New menu interfaces
If you’re looking to check out the game before buying it, you can check out the demo that’s also available on Steam.