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‘Eyes in the Dark’ Launches Today on Steam and the Epic Games Store [Trailer]
Following a successful showcase at Steam Next Fest, Gearbox Publishing and Under the Stairs’ action-platformer Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom launches today on Steam and the Epic Games Store. We’ve also been treated to the Eyes in the Dark‘s launch trailer.
“Eyes in the Dark started as a personal journey to create a game that pushed the boundaries of the roguelike genre – the end result has been a dream come true,” said Vladimir Bogdanić, Director at Under the Stairs. “The incredibly talented team here at Under the Stairs can’t wait for everyone to flip on their flashlights, load up their slingshots, and begin their adventure with Victoria through Bloom Manor.”
For those who missed it, Eyes in the Dark centres on Victoria Bloom, a young girl searching for her grandfather who’s lost somewhere in Bloom Manor, the family home that has been overrun by darkness. Players will have to make use of Victoria’s flashlight in order to illuminate her path throughout the manor, while also using it to ward off the various monsters and creatures that lurk in the darkness.
And for those who love cross-promotional things, to celebrate the launch of Eyes in the Dark, Gearbox Entertainment has teamed up with Mag Instrument (the MAGLITE flashlight folks) to produce a limited-edition flashlight using the game’s iconic art style. You can find out more information on how to snag one of these flashlights via the Eyes in the Dark Twitter.
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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