El Paso, Elsewhere studio reveals "horror fantasy kidnapping" simulator
The studio behind last year's supernatural, neo-noir shooter El Paso, Elsewhere has announced its next game Life Eater.
Strange Scaffold, which also developed Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, Sunshine Shuffle, and An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs, revealed Life Eater alongside the news it has signed a deal with indie publisher Frosty Pop to release five games.
Life Eater is described as a «horror fantasy kidnapping simulator» set in suburban America. You'll play as a modern-day druid who must kidnap and sacrifice people to the dark god Zimforth. He must perform this ritual every year, otherwise the world will end.
Life Eater — ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER Life Eater — announcement trailerThe game will be played through a timeline editor where you meticulously plan out your actions. I was already sold on Life Eater with the words «horror fantasy kidnapping simulator», but the announcement trailer looks deliciously dark.
Life Eater is just one of the five games included in Strange Scaffold's deal with Frosty Pop. The rest of the deal includes a mobile version of El Paso, Elsewhere, and two unannounced games.
We’re stoked to announce that we’ve entered a 5-deal game with <a href=«https://twitter.com/frostypopgames?ref_src=» https:>@frostypopgames
, including Life Eater, I Am Your Beast, a mobile version of El Paso, Elsewhere, and two unannounced games!!!Life Eater releases April 16th. Wishlist now: https://t.co/kbhpFSKAZe pic.twitter.com/rKv0R5GYp8— Strange Scaffold (@StrangeScaffold) <a href=«https://twitter.com/StrangeScaffold/status/1765030167519342743?ref_src=» https:>March 5, 2024
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But up first is Life Eater, which will release on Steam on 15th April at $14.99 (no word on regional pricing yet).
Strange Scaffold is known for developing games which are seen as somewhat «out there», but it's excellent at what it does. In our Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator review, Edwin
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