Video Games
Gothic Action Platformer ‘Moonscars’ Announced for PC [Trailer]
If you’re a sucker for gothic Metroidvanias (don’t worry, a lot of us are), Humble Games and developer Black Mermaid have one for you in Moonscars, which was just announced for PC via Steam. The upcoming action platformer is expected to arrive later this Summer.
Moonscars‘ story sees you take on the role of the fierce clayborne warrior, Grey Irma. You mission is to find the Sculptor, and unravel the mystery of your existence. Of course, to do that, you’ll have to battle through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world, facing off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you.
Moonscars promises to test your skills and reflexes in “challenging, action-packed combat”, while wielding a variety of weapons and magic. You’ll also be uncovering a dark story “filled with twists and intricate worldbuilding”. The Steam description for the game also indicates that Moonscars will have quite the difficulty, having you earn your way to victory through a cycle of “trial and triumph”.
For those keen on following up on our mid-year best-of list for video games, iam8bit and Yacht Club Games are teaming up in a new collection for Mina the Hollower, which not only brings the game’s iconic soundtrack by Jake Kaufman and Yuzo Koshiro to vinyl, but also offers fans some cool merchandise.
Available for pre-order now at iam8bit, the Mina the Hollower Collection includes the soundtrack on 3xLP ($64.99), a notebook ($19.99) and a Keychain Blind Box ($14.99). Those fans looking to have it all can pick up the entire collection in a vinyl bundle with the Mina the Hollower: Bone Up Bundle Edition. All products are available for pre-order today through August 17, with plans to ship in Q4 2026.
The Mina the Hollower vinyl soundtrack is pressed on rich Velvet Purple Splatter Vinyl, and features retro-inspired zoetrope artwork designed by Nimit Malava. The soundtrack also comes with a pair of special 3D glasses that enhances the cover art, paying homage to the retro nostalgia of the old-school, chip-tastic tracks composed by Yacht Club Games’ Jake Kaufman and Yuzo Koshiro.
iam8bit also offers up a series of collectible keychains as part of a Blind Box set. Those who purchase will receive one of six randomized Mina designs rendered in high-quality, squishy PVC rubber, with a Secret Chase Rare in the mix for some lucky buyers. Keychains are available to purchase individually or bundled in a set of three, and purchasing the bundle guarantees three unique keychains.
Lastly, there’s the Mina the Hollower Notebook, a 240-page notebook that replicates Mina’s in-game journal and is brought to life in a forest green faux-leather, with beautiful gold embellishments on its cover.
As mentioned, for completionists, you can grab the entire collection in the Mina the Hollower: Bone Up Bundle Edition, ($89.99). The bundle comes with the soundtrack, one Keychain Blind Box and Notebook.
And if you haven’t jumped into Mina the Hollower, you can find the game on PC via Steam and GOG, PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2.
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