William Lockwood

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Survival Horror meets Genre Cinema in 'Video Ghastlies'

1 week ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

Publisher Oro Interactive just gave us an exclusive first look at Video Ghastlies, the upcoming game by developer Katanalevy where survival horror meets classic cinema. In Video Ghastlies, players will dive into the dark world of illegal VHS tapes, where each tape opens a door to a twisted universe. As you search for your missing sibling, you’ll explore nightmarish worlds inspired by iconic film eras, from 1930s gothic terror to Carpenter-inspired body horror, Italian slashers, and found footage.
KARMA The Dark World Limited Edition PS5 Physical Edition Launches Soon

2 weeks ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

Wired Productions recently announced that they are joining forces with Meridiem Games to bring the award-winning KARMA: The Dark World by POLLARD STUDIO LLC to physical life with a Limited-Edition release for PlayStation 5. To mark the moment, Wired dropped flashy new Accolades Trailer, showcasing the game’s rave reviews, killer reception, and hyping its upcoming physical edition.
Lovecraftian Point & Click 'The Dark Rites of Arkham' Announced

3 weeks ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

Developer Postmodern Adventures has just announced a new point-and-click adventure game coming to PC called The Dark Rites of Arkham, a macabre tale involving an investigation that unveils a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind. In the game, Detective Jack Foster rejoins the police department after a traumatic incident to take over the investigation of what appears to be mere political blackmail.
Psychological Survival Horror Game 'Holstin' Shows off Arsenal of Weapons and New Gameplay Footage

3 weeks ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

Polish developer Sonka has unveiled an extensive gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated psychological survival horror game, Holstin. The trailer offers a whimsical glimpse into the wide range of weapons available as you fight for survival in an eerie 90s-era Polish lakeside town, now consumed by unsettling horrors.
The Sinking City 1 Remaster Announced

3 weeks ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

Today, Frogwares, as part of their Kickstarter campaign for The Sinking City 2, has revealed the official remaster of the original game, The Sinking City, their Lovecraftian-inspired open-world detective thriller. THE SINKING CITY 2 KICKSTARTER ONGOING AND SMASHING ITFrogwares is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for The Sinking City 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the original game.
BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH Arrives April 25th With Two New Endings

1 month ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

Serafini Productions announced that BrokenLore: DON’T WATCH will be released on April 25th, instead of launching on Steam this March 21st. This decision was made to expand the gaming experience with two additional endings. This extra month will be used to leverage feedback received from BrokenLore: LOW to expand the game, adding different endings for the title.
'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream' coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on March 27th

1 month ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

Publisher Nightdive Studios and developer The Dreamers Guild will release the horror point-and-click adventure game I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on March 27th. I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream originally launched for MS-DOS and MacOS in November 1995, followed by Windows on September 5, 2013, OSX and Linux on October 17, 2013, and iOS and Android on January 14, 2016.
Silent Hill f Debuts New Trailer and Story Details

1 month ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

A new trailer for Silent Hill f was revealed today during this year’s Silent Hill Transmission, featuring insights from key members of the development team, as well as new details regarding the game’s story, characters, and setting. While last year’s Silent Hill Transmission focused primarily on the Silent Hill 2 remake, this year it was all about Silent Hill f.
Where the Heck is Born From a Wish?

1 month ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

Since the release of the Silent Hill 2 remake by Bloober Team and Konami last October, fans have eagerly awaited confirmation of the release of the bonus side story from the original game featuring Maria, Born From a Wish. It seemed like an announcement was imminent, but as of now, there has been no release date or mention of the add-on. However, there might be hope on the horizon with the upcoming Silent Hill Transmission, scheduled for March 13th at 3 PM PDT / 6 PM EDT.
The Sinking City 2 Shows First Gameplay Teaser + Official Kickstarter Campaign Now Live

1 month ago | relyonhorror.com | William Lockwood

Today, developer Frogwares revealed the first gameplay footage from The Sinking City 2 alongside the launch of the game’s official Kickstarter campaign. The Sinking City 2 is a 3rd person survival-horror game set in the infamous Lovecraftian city of Arkham, Massachusetts during the 1920s. A supernatural flood has driven out all but the most deranged residents and brought decay and Eldritch monsters to the streets. The game is a follow-up to 2019’s phenomenal The Sinking City.