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Cosmic Horror and Bullet Hell Collide in ‘Luna Abyss’ [Trailer]
If you fancy a bullet hell shooter with cosmic horror thrown into the mix, developer Bonsai Collective has the game for you with Luna Abyss. Currently in development for PC via Steam, the game is also being developed for PlayStation and Xbox consoles, though it’s not clear whether it’s current-gen or the previous generation.
Described as a “narrative-driven, first-person action-adventure game”, Luna Abyss puts you as a prisoner sentenced to explore a derelict megastructure that sprawls deep beneath the surface of the mimic moon Luna. Tasked with recovering technology from within the megastructure and what happened to the colony, you’ll be monitored on your mission by the artificial prison guard know as Aylin. However, you soon find out that Aylin isn’t the only one watching you.
The centuries-old ruins of the megastructure are filled with maddening echoes, telling hints of what was once the prosperous city of Greymont, and its terrible fate.
Luna Abyss will focus on platforming as you make your way through the megastructure, not to mention having to survive the onslaught of the corrupted souls and cosmic horrors found within. You’ll have to employ lightning-fast reflexes as you dodge and weave through waves of enemy projectiles, while in turn returning fire.
In addition to the trailer for Luna Abyss, IGN also has an image gallery.
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Lovecraftian Horror Adventure Game ‘ASYLUM’ Coming to Consoles Later This Year [Trailer]
Released on Steam and GOG last year, SOEDESCO has finally announced that they’ll be bringing their Lovecraftian horror adventure title ASYLUM to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and the Nintendo Switch later this year. The team also teased that as part of the upcoming Halloween season, there will be “more coming” for those who already own the game on PC.
Announced way back in 2010, ASYLUM is the spiritual successor to the 2006 cult title, Scratches. The game is crafted in the grindhouse style of 80s horror (including its soundtrack) and drawing inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, the iconic gothic style of Hammer Films, and the twisted horror legacy of Lucio Fulci.
Players take on the role of a former patient of the Hanwell Mental Institute, who is haunted by unsettling visions as they explore the decaying mental institution. You must explore the intricate layout of the building, research its past history, and march towards a shocking conclusion. Rather than relying on constant jump scares, the game builds tension through its oppressive setting, its haunting soundtrack inspired by classic 80s horror films and the work of John Carpenter, and a narrative “carefully crafted over 15 years of development.”