Video Games
‘Charon’s Staircase’ Now Available on PC and Consoles [Trailer]
If you’re looking for a last-minute addition to your Halloween gaming playlist, Indigo Studios’ Charon’s Staircase is now available for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and the Nintendo Switch. Accompanying the game’s release is the requisite launch trailer.
In Charon’s Staircase, you are an agent codenamed “Desmond”. Assigned by the totalitarian regime known as The Ministry, you set out to bury The Ministry’s horrible past by retrieving and destroying classified documents in the experimental facility of Oack Grove. However, you soon discover Project Alpha, a rather unpleasant secret that The Ministry is keen on keeping under wraps. Venture through nightmarish landscapes, solve puzzles, decipher codes, and avoid dangers to unravel the macabre events that took place years ago.
Charon’s Staircase features a story “filled with mystery while telling a dark and dramatic narrative” through its dark and ominous environments inspired by the 70s Central European era, chilling details and fully-voiced narration.
And seeing as it’s the Halloween season, for Steam users, there’s a little treat for those interested in grabbing Charon’s Staircase: from now until November 3rd, the game can be purchased with a cool 10% discount attached.
While you’re at it, you can also check out the Steam Scream Fest sale for other discounted horror titles until November 1st.
Xbox owners feeling left out over SFB Games’ throwback Survival Horror title Crow Country coming to Steam and PlayStation? Never fear, as the developer has secured an Xbox Series release via the Microsoft Store, which will launch on May 9th as the other platforms. And to celebrate, Xbox owners also get a new trailer announcing Crow Country coming to the platform alongside the PlayStation 5 and PC.
In this brand new horror inspired by classics from the original PlayStation, Crow Country takes place in the year 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, the eponymous Crow Country. You are Mara Forest, and you’re searching for some answers from Crow. You’ll need to venture deep into the abandoned Crow Country theme park and uncover the secrets behind its Crow’s sudden disappearance.
Crow Country will see you immerse yourself in a richly atmospheric, deeply sinister world evocative of late 90s pre-rendered graphics. You’ll need to make every bullet count as you manage limited resources and try to survive against the creatures that stalk the eerily tranquil grounds of the amusement park.
Monsters aren’t your only problem, however. Crow Country hides many secrets behind its locked gates, requiring you to overcome the gauntlet of puzzles and challenges that stand between you and the truth. And for those who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere without having to battle against the inhabitants of the park, there’s the “Exploration Mode”, which switches off the combat to focus entirely on solving the mystery and exploration.
Crow Country will be available for $19.99 USD. You can also check out the demo on Steam.
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