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First-Person Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Invincible’ Announced For Next Gen Consoles And PC
Krakow-based developer Starward Industries’ has announced their new first-person game The Invincible. Based on the Stanislaw Lem novel of the same name, The Invincible will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2021.
Led by former CD Projekt RED senior producer Marek Markuszewski, Starward Industries is no stranger to the genre, having members who have shipped titles like Dying Light and Dead Island. “The Invincible, which has been secretly in the making for some time, combines a fascinating setting, iconic story and an established non-linear gameplay to deliver a truly unforgettable experience,” said Starward Industries CEO Marek Markuszewski in a press release.
Set in a retro-future timeline, The Invincible casts you as a scientist onboard an interstellar scientific expedition to the planet Regis III. Tasked with finding the missing crew members of your sister ship, you’ll have to rely on your instincts to survive on a planet that quickly becomes unwelcoming. You’ll eventually discover while piecing together the fate of your crew that Regis III holds terrifying secrets. And as you delve deeper into the mystery, you realize that you’re not alone, and that some places like this planet are better left untouched.
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Upcoming “Willy Wonka Meets BioShock” FPS ‘Twisted Tower’ Launches on August 18 [Trailer]
After dropping a demo last year for their upcoming “BioShock Meets Disneyland” horror title Twisted Tower, developer Atmos Games has announced an August 18th release date for the game, complete with a brand new trailer. While the demo is no longer available, you can, however sign up for the Playtest from the official Steam page.
Blast your way through an abandoned 1950s theme park, the eponymous Twisted Tower, crawling with fairy-tale mascots, twisted puzzles, and deadly traps. Uncover the dark secrets of your past as you race to the top to win the prize and the love of your life. It’s been decades since there’s been a single guest, but the park’s silly mascots will certainly be ready to accommodate you with expert fashion. They’ve been cooped up for years, so they may be looking for a hug.
Choose from dozens of unique paths up the cozy halls of the park castle as you explore its five areas. Sporting “punchy, bloody gunplay”, you can upgrade a slew of deadly weapons ranging from a whack-a-mole mallet to a skull-poppin’ ray gun, and gain new abilities as you climb your way up the tower to win a heaping pile of money and the hand of your childhood sweetheart, Charlotte.