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Stylized Throwback FPS ‘Kingdom of the Dead’ Arrives This Week on Steam

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First revealed back in July, one-man developer army DIRIGO GAMES’ stylized FPS Kingdom of the Dead will finally arrive later this week. Originally slated for January 26th, the release on Steam was pushed back to February 10th to allow for that ever-important polish.

The story for Kingdom of the Dead sees you playing as Agent Chamberlain, a professor turned Army General, now working for the secret government program known as GATEKEEPER. Your goal: defeat Death and his armies with your array of eight weapons.

The big draw for the shooter visually is the art style. Described as  “pen and ink drawn”, the Steam listing also alludes to some customizability with its graphics. On top of that, old-school fans will appreciate the throwback 90s style of replayability, with each level consisting of 8 remote locations along the US East Coast having their own objectives.

You can see more of the game in action, courtesy of YouTuber AlphaBetaGamer.

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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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