Video Games
Puppet Combo Reveals Driving Horror Sim ‘SkinFREAK’ [Trailer]
Puppet Combo is back with another PS1-style slasher in SkinFREAK. And while the game is still in development, those members of Puppet Combo’s Patreon can get a chance to check out the game’s prologue before it inevitably heads to Steam.
Developed by Jordan King of Bloodwash fame, SkinFREAK puts you in shoes of Max, and the seat of a taxi cab. As these things go, Max is out cruising the night, looking for fares. Making things interesting is the fact that there’s a serial killer on the loose, the eponymous Skinfreak. As you’re out doing your job, picking up customers, listening to their stories and dropping them off, you never know if you’re picking up the notorious killer.
The current build on Patreon for SkinFREAK is referred to as the “prologue,” clocking in at just under an hour of playtime. While there’s obviously no date for the game to be released as of yet, what’s here is more of that old-school PlayStation aesthetic, along with an unnerving atmosphere that’s a hallmark of Puppet Combo’s titles.
You can get access to SkinFREAK for $5, which also gives you access to Puppet Combo’s prototypes, experiments and new games at least once per month. Joining the “Pre-Order” tier will get you download keys for their next game on Steam, as well as access to the entire Puppet Combo library.
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Upcoming “Willy Wonka Meets BioShock” FPS ‘Twisted Tower’ Launches on August 18 [Trailer]
After dropping a demo last year for their upcoming “BioShock Meets Disneyland” horror title Twisted Tower, developer Atmos Games has announced an August 18th release date for the game, complete with a brand new trailer. While the demo is no longer available, you can, however sign up for the Playtest from the official Steam page.
Blast your way through an abandoned 1950s theme park, the eponymous Twisted Tower, crawling with fairy-tale mascots, twisted puzzles, and deadly traps. Uncover the dark secrets of your past as you race to the top to win the prize and the love of your life. It’s been decades since there’s been a single guest, but the park’s silly mascots will certainly be ready to accommodate you with expert fashion. They’ve been cooped up for years, so they may be looking for a hug.
Choose from dozens of unique paths up the cozy halls of the park castle as you explore its five areas. Sporting “punchy, bloody gunplay”, you can upgrade a slew of deadly weapons ranging from a whack-a-mole mallet to a skull-poppin’ ray gun, and gain new abilities as you climb your way up the tower to win a heaping pile of money and the hand of your childhood sweetheart, Charlotte.