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Updated Demo Now Available for ‘The Occultist’; First Dev Diary Released [Video]
With The Occultist due out later this year, Daedalic Entertainment and developer DALOAR have revealed a brand-new demo for the upcoming psychological horror title, which is now available during Steam Next Fest. At the same time, the devteam has released its first dev diary, offering insight into protagonist Alan Rebels as a character.
As for the demo, it presents the game’s opening chapter. As Alan searches for his missing father, players uncover traces of occult practices, disturbing events, and fragments of a past that refuse to stay buried. Using Alan’s pendulum, they reveal hidden symbols, clues, and objects tied to both the town’s history and his father’s actions.
In The Occultist, players will step into the shoes of Alan Rebels as he embarks on a harrowing journey to the enigmatic island of Godstone, determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s mysterious disappearance. Equipped with his mystical pendulum, Alan must navigate the foggy streets and eerie buildings of Godstone, a place once home to a notorious cult known for its disturbing experiments and rituals.
Key to the gameplay is Rebels’ pendulum, which offers five unique mechanics to interact with and manipulate the environment. You’ll need the pendulum’s powers in order to solve the various puzzles you’ll encounter, as well as you having to utilize stealth tactics to avoid drawing unwanted attention on your mission.
The Occultist is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam.
Released way back in 2021 onto Steam, Milkbar Lads’ gory, fast-paced, roguelike shooter Dead Estate has finally arrived on the PlayStation 5 and the Nintendo Switch, with Switch 2 compatibility. The console releases contain all of the previously-released expansions, including the entirely separate campaign inspired by classic survival horror games, “Assignment Anya”.
There isn’t much to the story of Dead Estate, which is probably for the best. All you need to know is that you’re stuck in a monster-filled mansion, from which you’ve obviously got to escape. Your only way out is to ascend the floors of the mansion with one of 10 unique characters, collect loads of items and weapons, and tackle the grueling challenges within. Along the way, you will discover secrets and the many unlockables.
And yes, there are loads of weapons and items for the game’s close-quarters combat. 150 weapons and 300 items, to be exact, making each run unique. Adding to that uniqueness are the many alternate floors and floor variants of the mansion. There are also modifiers and difficulty levels available to further maximize replayability.
And as mentioned, Dead Estate also includes a nod to Resident Evil 4 with Assignment Anya, an obvious play on Assignment: Ada. With this expansion, which is set prior to the events of the main game, you play as Anya, a fledgling actress who finds herself helplessly lost in the mansion after her film crew is attacked by the undead. Abandoned by her leading man and left alone with nothing but a mask with which to disguise herself, Anya must escape the increasingly warped and deadly estate all on her own.