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‘Powerslave: Exhumed’ Hits Consoles and PC Today [Trailer]

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The wait is finally over for those looking to snag Nightdive’s remaster of Lobotomy Software’s cult classic shooter in Powerslave: Exhumed. The revamped 90s shooter is available now on PC via Steam and GOG, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and the Nintendo Switch.

Remastered using Nightdive’s robust and proprietary KEX engine, Powerslave: Exhumed takes the best elements of the original PlayStation and Sega Saturn versions of PowerSlave, and adds a bevy of new features, upgrades, and updates. In addition to now being in widescreen, Powerslave: Exhumed supports up to 4K resolution with 60fps, SMAA anti-aliasing, and anisotropic texture filtering.

The story takes place in the ancient Egyptian city of Karnak in the late 20th century, where alien forces have seized the city. A crack team of soldiers is sent to the valley of Karnak to uncover what happened. However, your helicopter is shot down, and you’re left to battle the aliens.

For those not in the know, Powerslave (also known as Exhumed in the UK) was originally developed by Lobotomy Software, and released for the PC, PlayStation and Sega Saturn back in 1996 and 1997. Given that it was up against the likes of Quake and Duke Nukem 3D, Powerslave was unfortunately overlooked by many.

Powerslave: Exhumed is available for $19.99 USD. And check out our take on the game, while you’re at it!

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New ‘Necrophosis’ Trailer Dives Further Into Its Dystopian Visuals; Demo Coming Soon [Watch]

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After teasing fans with prototype footage back in January, Dragonis Games and Adonis Brosteanu’s first-person horror adventure Necrophosis has received a new teaser trailer, which leans hard into the look and feel of its inspiration in Zdzisław Beksiński‘s art, as well as some Lovecraftian overtones thrown in for good measure.

Despite the trailer being a visual feast with no gameplay at the moment, Dragonis Games will be remedying that with the release of a short demo for Necrophosis “soon”, which aims to “captivate horror enthusiasts and puzzle solvers alike, urging players to uncover the secrets hidden in this twisted reality [of Necrophosis]”.

Necrophosis takes place in an unknown realm where everything is dead and decayed. You wake up to a mysterious figure presenting himself as your guide to this harsh world. Players will go through “a mysterious and macabre series of events”, coming face to face with horrific entities and mind-bending puzzles, where “the boundaries between reality and hellish visions blur into a haunting tapestry of dread.” Each location features its own theme, puzzles, and integral characters, interconnected in a non-linear fashion.

As you progress, you’ll unlock hidden realms and abilities, and encounter “a myriad of chilling sights, urging you to fathom the unfathomable.” Each location will be presented “like a sinister puzzle box” and feature their own set of unique mechanics, accompanied with narrations and famous poems.

Necrophosis can currently be wishlisted on Steam.

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