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PS1-Style Horror in ‘Chasing Static’ Arrives Later This Year For PC, Consoles; Demo Available Now on Steam
Who doesn’t love PS1-styled horror games? Publisher Ratalaika Games and developer Headware Games sure love them with their upcoming title in Chasing Static. According to a new press release, the title will be heading to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch in Q3 2021.
The title is inspired by 80s sci-fi horror and “contemporary surrealist cinema” (aka the good stuff), and take place in the small town of Hearth in North Wales. During a raging storm, protagonist Chris Selwood seeks refuge in a remote roadside café.
Unfortunately for Chris, he finds the café waitress pinned to the ceiling by some creature, which has him passing out and waking up shortly thereafter to the dusty old abandoned remains of the café. What follows is Chris exploring the remains of a mysterious facility, and trying to piece together what happened to the missing villagers of Hearth.
Chasing Static is described as having non-linear gameplay, using “audio driven gameplay mechanics” that have you hunting anomalies with an experimental Frequency Displacement Monitoring Device. This ia all wrapped up in the “crunchy low poly visuals” that harken back to the days of the PS1.
Chasing Static has a demo available right now on Steam, so you can get a taste of what’s to come later this year.
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‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ Whips up October 15 Release for PC, PS5 and Xbox [Trailer]
Konami and co-developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have finally revealed more info on the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, including a release date of October 15 release date for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The Nintendo Switch version will arrive “later in 2026.”
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will be available in two versions: Standard and the Midnight Edition. Pre-orders are live now, sans Switch. The Midnight Edition includes:
- A copy of the game
- Digital Sound and Art Gallery, featuring over 100 illustrations, including concept art and sketches
- Bonus in-game items:
- Trevor costume
- Sypha costume
- Family’s Grace (Relic)
Pre-ordering either edition will earn players an Alucard costume.
Taking place in Paris, 1499, Belmont’s Curse will see Trevor Belmont’s and his daughter, Rose Belmont (as opposed to what Sony initially “revealed”), take on Dracula’s foes.
Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle. Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?
In addition to the Vampire Killer, Rose will have access to the Arcana System. After defeating bosses, including the likes of Medusa, Carmilla and Joan of Arc (?!), the bosses are sealed into Rose’s tarot cards, turning them into Arcana. Players can then use the bosses’ skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actions.
Players will also be able to customize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.
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