Drinkbox Studios just dropped some news that’ll have gamers buzzing: they’re unleashing Blighted, a psychedelic western Metroidvania action-RPG, onto consoles. Sounds wild already, right? Picture it – battling through this trippy nightmare just to bring back the memories of your folks. It’s from the same brains behind Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World, so you know you’re in for something special.
So, here’s the thing. Once upon a time, people buried their dead with seeds in their noggins. Weird, I know. These seeds sprouted into trees bearing fruits filled with memories. Just imagine, biting into an apple and suddenly knowing all your ancestor’s secrets. Anyway, this cool tradition hit a snag when Sorcisto, a total jerk, started munching on raw brains (ugh). This gave him crazy powers and bad vibes. He wiped out entire villages, including yours, leaving a nasty Blight all over the place.
Now you’re the last one standing. You’ve got to reclaim all those memories and figure out how to handle your own Blight – it’s both a menace and a miracle. Yeah, it’s tricky. Sometimes it’s like trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle with pieces that keep changing shape.
The combat? Oh, it’s not for the fainthearted. You weave through enemies, link up combos, and deliver killer finisher moves. Timing is everything, folks. And here’s a neat twist: you can slurp up boss brains to gain their memories. Useful but you might get a bit more Blighted – swings and roundabouts, eh?
And if you’re like me, getting sidetracked by pretty landscapes, you’ll love wandering through Blighted’s vibrant world. The characters are as surreal as your last fever dream. Oh, and bring a buddy along too – there’s co-op multiplayer. Nothing like saving the world with your best mate, right?
Let’s not forget the haunting tunes that make even the hair on your toes stand up. Jim Guthrie crafted the melodies for this one. If his name rings a bell, it’s because he did some iconic soundtracks before. Anyway, just think about playing while those eerie tracks whisper in your ears. Chilling.
So yeah, mark your calendars. Or don’t. Whatever works. But do check it out – it’s bound to be a ride unlike any other.
