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80s Slasher-Inspired Narrative Horror Game ‘Homebody’ Announced [Trailer]
Taking a cue from the likes of PUPPET COMBO and others, publisher Rogue Games and developer Game Grumps are getting in on the 1980s slasher-inspired games with Homebody. The narrative-driven psychological horror game is set to arrive for consoles and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store later this year.
While it’s not the gritty grimy aesthetic that we’ve been getting with these types of games, Homebody appears more like Alone in The Dark in its presentation (minus the chunky polygons). The story for Homebody centres on Emily, who with her college buddies have gathered at a remote rental house to watch the Perseid meteor shower. They also take the opportunity to try and rekindle the bonds that they once had, but lingering feelings and social anxieties make things difficult. Of course, things go south once the power suddenly goes out, as a mysterious killer picks them off one by one. If Emily can’t find a way out, she’ll be trapped in this nightmare forever.
Along with evading the killer, Emily will have to solve puzzles and reconnect with her friends. The game’s description alludes to the player having multiple attempts to escape the house, with each attempt revealing more of the mystery around Emily’s past. Homebody will also employ sophisticated AI, ensuring that no two encounters with the killer will be the same. You’ll also be tracking your progress and make new connections with a dynamic in-game clue journal.
No word on specific consoles for the release at this time.
Retroware surprised everyone last year with the announcement that they’re working on a throwback beat-’em-up based on the Toxic Crusaders cartoon. Grab your mop and get ready: the side-scrolling beat ’em up game is heading our way later this year.
Toxic Crusaders is now available to preorder on Steam, with the game set for Fall 2024 release. Exact date TBA.
Developer and publisher Retroware has teamed up with Troma Entertainment to bring the characters from the 1991 cartoon “Toxic Crusaders” back, for an all-new, all-action beat ’em up for one to four players.
In the game, “When the evil Dr. Killemoff attacks, only one team of hideously deformed creatures of superhuman size and strength stands between him and his plans for global pollution: the Toxic Crusaders, Earth’s last, greatest and ugliest hope for survival! Battle across seven disgusting levels rendered in vibrant pixel art as you defend Tromaville from hordes of Radiation Rangers, mutated thugs and zombie chickens. The odds might be stacked against you but with awesome powers, a winning personality, and up to four-players on your side, the Smogulan Empire’s days are numbered!
“Choose from seven playable characters, including Toxie, No-Zone, Junkyard, Major Disaster, and Headbanger – plus, for the first time, play as Toxie’s musically “gifted” girlfriend Yvonne, and the mother of all mothers, Mrs. Junko, Toxie’s mom!”
Considering this is set in Tromaville, it’s a safe bet that we’ll see more Troma characters beyond the Crusaders here. Toxic Crusaders will also feature fully voice-acted motion comic cutscenes, featuring voice acting by TeamFourStar, industry veterans, and of course, Troma actors.
Check out the gameplay demo below for a closer look at the Toxic Crusaders in action.
Toxic Crusaders is coming soon to Xbox Series X + S, Playstation 4 + 5, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and the Epic Games Store. But you can wishlist on Steam in the meantime.
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