Video Games
New Trailer For ‘Succubus’ Details More Customization Options
Madmind Studio is still toiling away on Succubus, and they’ve decided to share their progress in a new video demonstrating the customization options available to players to give a bit more personality to main protagonist Vydija.
“Customization in Succubus is a vital element of this production,” explains the devs in a press release. “It will allow players to adjust some elements to their preferences, like the appearance of the main protagonist, her armor and powers, but most importantly – the cave, which works as the main hub in the game.”
During gameplay, players will collect the souls of enemies – the currency in the game universe. You can use these to unlock new parts for customization and to purchase new weapons, armor, or special powers. This includes changing Vydija’s facial features and complexion.
Succubus is scheduled for release later this year on Steam.
Horror fans who can’t get enough of roguelike deckbuilders have another one on the way, thanks to developer Strong Monkey Games’ horror slot machine title, DEAD SPIN. And you won’t have to wait long to try it out, as the developer has announced a public playtest that you can jump into from now until July 19th.
The playtest includes a short tutorial before the first real spin, after which you’ll face off against four opponents, eachs with their own tricks, skills, and bad intentions. There are also unlockable items (100+, to be exact) for different builds and survival strategies. The devs hope to “tune the machine” with the playtest before the game’s eventual launch later this year on Steam.
Blending slot-machine gameplay with deckbuilding strategy, DEAD SPIN throws players into slot-machine duels against lunatic gamblers in an abandoned casino. Each run in DEAD SPIN is a deadly challenge against more than 8 unique opponents. Each opponent brings their own deck, skills, and strategy, forcing players to adapt their build around whatever random items they find. Lose, and the run starts over under new conditions. Win, and new items may be unlocked for future runs.
With seven reels symbol types, every run is about deciding which symbols to prioritize for the strongest trigger chains. When the odds turn against you, use trinkets to outsmart the rules. You can also exploit the game’s economy by choosing coins that trigger off your strategy and turn the casino’s economy against itself.
The whole thing is wrapped in a visual style that draws from late ’90s and early ’00s horror aesthetics, blended with a grimy VHS-inspired atmosphere with dark, grotesque humor.