The Last Case of Benedict Fox is a Lovecraftian Metroidvania Worth Watching
The Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 2022 had so many big reveals and announcements that it's easy to forget about the smaller titles. With around an hour-and-a-half of non-stop trailers, some games are bound to slip through the cracks, but The Last Case of Benedict Fox shouldn't be one of them. It may not have the same budget or scale as Bethesda's sci-fi epic Starfield, or the legacy of a series like Forza Motorsport, but The Last Case of Benedict Fox looks like a unique Lovecraftian-inspired Metroidvania.
Metroidvania is one of the most popular genres for indie games, and when done right it can be an extremely compelling experience. Games like Hollow Knight and Bloodstained have proven that the formula works, but also that an indie Metroidvania needs a distinctive hook to set it apart from the ever-expanding market. Thankfully, it seems The Last Case of Benedict Fox has just that.
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One of the big standouts from The Last Case of Benedict Fox trailer is its vibrant art style. It's difficult for games to develop a unique art style, and that difficulty is ramped up for an indie game. The market is flooded with beautifully hand-drawn models, graphics based on children's storybooks, characters made from clay, and just about any other art style imaginable.
That being said, The Last Case of Benedict Fox uses a vivid color palette to convey the Lovecraftian themes of the game. Throughout the reveal trailer, an array of bright purples and reds can be seen, each with a hint of darkness that has become synonymous with Lovecraft-inspired works. Character designs remaining simple but sleek, while monster designs look suitably horrifying and otherworldly, with plenty
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