Summary

• Video Ghastlies mixes classic horror facets with intricate mechanics and surreal environments for an unparalleled gaming experience.
• Players will embody a character on a quest to find a lost brother using VHS tapes that unlock gateways to different horror-themed cinematic realms.
• The game facilitates the collection and utilization of VHS cassettes to navigate through movie-inspired worlds, confronting puzzles, enemies, and bosses throughout the journey.

Developer Katanalevy and publisher Oro Interactive have unveiled the official trailer for Video Ghastlies, a survival horror adventure that takes players through the iconic eras of horror films. Set for release solely on PC via Steam, fans can now preview the game’s fascinating mechanics and bizarre setting.

The survival horror genre has transformed significantly since its inception with 1989’s Sweet Home, which later achieved widespread fame through the Resident Evil franchise in the 1990s. Video Ghastlies aims to combine classic elements from these legends with intriguing twists, pulling influence from both vintage video games and classic films.

In Video Ghastlies, players use VHS tapes to advance in the storyline and unlock new cinematic dimensions filled with peril. After inserting a new VHS tape into the VCR, players will be transported to worlds reflecting iconic horror cinema eras. The protagonist’s apartment serves as a ‘safe haven’ where players can gather various clues and prepare for forthcoming horrors. Resources like unique weapons and tools can be scavenged within each film world, all while contending with challenging puzzles, unsettling foes, and relentless bosses. Video Ghastlies looks to join a growing list of horror games drawing inspiration from retro cinema when it launches for PC.

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