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Throwback PS1-Era Psychological Horror Game ‘The Tartarus Key’ Launches May 31 for PC, Consoles [Trailer]
Announced way back in 2021, Vertical Reach and publisher Armor Games Studios have announced that The Tartarus Key will finally be launching later this month on May 31 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
Inspired by “the classics of the genre”, The Tartarus Key is a first-person narrative thriller centered on a woman named Alex. The last thing Alex remembers is being alone in her apartment. Suddenly, she’s awoken in a mysterious mansion, with a stranger’s voice crackling through a walkie-talkie and cameras following her every move. When Alex realizes she’s not the only one caught up in this nightmare, she sets off to discover who—or what—is lurking in the shadows.
As Alex, you’ll have to explore every corridor of the mansion, and escape the mansion’s rooms using your wits. Along the way, you’ll meet up with other captives, who are relying on you to survive, and unlock the mansion’s many riddles. The Tartarus Key features three different endings, and rather than rely on combat or chase sequences, focuses instead on puzzles and plot.
Currently, the game has a demo available for you to try on Steam ahead of its launch.
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‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ Whips up October 15 Release for PC, PS5 and Xbox [Trailer]
Konami and co-developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have finally revealed more info on the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, including a release date of October 15 release date for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The Nintendo Switch version will arrive “later in 2026.”
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will be available in two versions: Standard and the Midnight Edition. Pre-orders are live now, sans Switch. The Midnight Edition includes:
- A copy of the game
- Digital Sound and Art Gallery, featuring over 100 illustrations, including concept art and sketches
- Bonus in-game items:
- Trevor costume
- Sypha costume
- Family’s Grace (Relic)
Pre-ordering either edition will earn players an Alucard costume.
Taking place in Paris, 1499, Belmont’s Curse will see Trevor Belmont’s and his daughter, Rose Belmont (as opposed to what Sony initially “revealed”), take on Dracula’s foes.
Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle. Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?
In addition to the Vampire Killer, Rose will have access to the Arcana System. After defeating bosses, including the likes of Medusa, Carmilla and Joan of Arc (?!), the bosses are sealed into Rose’s tarot cards, turning them into Arcana. Players can then use the bosses’ skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actions.
Players will also be able to customize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.
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