Fans of the horror genre can not only enjoy big titles on Steam, but also promising indie games. A new horror game seems like the perfect fusion of Resident Evil, science fiction and samurai.
What game is it about? Samurai Unicorn is the debut work from developer Its Got Stealth and it features a polygon look that you would most likely associate with the PlayStation 1. That’s also a good comparison when you look at the theme and gameplay.
The game looks like a promising mix of well-known horror titles. Fans of Resident Evil, Dead Space or Onimusha should keep an eye on the game. Of course, Samurai Unicorn doesn’t just want to be a copy of the classics. There is a gameplay trick that stands out from other representatives of the genre.
You can find a teaser for the game here:
Samurai Unicorn – Trailer for the promising sci-fi horror game on Steam
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Sci-Fi Resident Evil with a twist
What makes the game so promising? You play toilet, the young detective is attacked by a parasitic spirit, which also gives her new abilities. With your new powers you must protect the futuristic city of Sydney3 from the Dream Eaters.
In dark levels you not only have to uncover secrets, but also defend yourself against hideous monsters, which are visually a mix of Resident Evil, Dead Space and many robotic parts. You defend yourself with various weapons from the third-person perspective.
In addition to ranged combat, your spiritual mind parasite also gives you the ability to fight in close combat. A special feature is a parry function, which is familiar from games like Sekiro or Onimusha. Onimusha announced a new installment even after years of radio silence. The spirit buddy’s abilities should also change as the game progresses.
The opponents in the game should also react to the respective shots and attacks. As in Dead Space, you can injure opponents’ limbs to briefly incapacitate or weaken them.
In addition to exploring and fighting, the characters in the story should also have a focus. There is currently no release date on Steam. But you can already put it on your wish list. New videos about the game are regularly published on the official YouTube channel.
There are now many small-scale horror games that can keep up with the big titles. One of the best horror games of recent years even comes from Germany: You’re currently getting a German horror hit on Steam – “The game is a masterpiece”