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Kid-Friendly Horror Game ‘GYLT’ Now Available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox [Trailer]
Originally a Google Stadia exclusive, Tequila Works and Parallel Circles’ kid Survival Horror title GYLT has been rescued from the now-defunct service, and is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation and Xbox. Described as an “accessible horror game for fans of the genre and beyond”, GYLT combines familiar Survival Horror tropes such as puzzles, stealth and action sequences, but presents them in such a way that younger horror fans can get into the genre.
The story for GYLT revolves around Sally, a little girl living in Bethelwood. Life hasn’t been easy for Sally, and things haven’t gotten any better since her little cousin Emily disappeared. After being chased by a group of bullies, Sally is dragged into a twisted version of her town where her fears and worse memories are presented in a wicked and very real way. Now, not only has Sally got to find her way out of this alternate reality, but she also must solve the mystery of Emily’s disappearance.
The familiar Survival Horror mechanic of deciding to either fight or flee from monsters in on full display in GYLT, but with the added component of it being from a child’s point of view. Similar to how you were taught to face your fears when you were a kid, you’ll either be taking on these nightmarish creatures using your flashlight (a la Alan Wake), or coming up with strategies to distract them or stealthily maneuver around them. The game is all set to a soundtrack by Cris Velasco, whose work ranges from Overwatch and Mass Effect to Borderlands, God of War, Bloodborne.
We’ll be waiting a little while longer for developer Studio Cut to Bits’ gothic Metroidvania Venture to the Vile. Originally slated to launch on PC via Steam on May 7, the game has now been pushed a couple of weeks to May 22. The PlayStation release of Venture to the Vile is still expected later this year.
In a press release, Venture to the Vile producer Masao Kobayashi explains the decision to delay the release, stating that while Studio Cut to Bits is made up of industry veterans, this is the first time that the team has released a game as indie developers. As such, the team encountered a few hurdles leading up to the original release date.
“We all love Venture to the Vile and want to make sure we are delivering the best possible game we can for our players. For this reason, we have decided to delay our game by two weeks. I’m sorry to those who have been anticipating our game but I assure you it is going to be worth the wait.”
Venture to the Vile centres on the town of Rainybrook, where an unknown darkness is taking over, transforming anything and anyone it touches. Fortunately for you, you seem to be unaffected by this presence. However, your friend Ella is nowhere to be seen. You must brave the horrors and find her.
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