The moon beckons for blood. Video game studio Black Mermaid Studios and Humble Games have announced a release date for its ambitious Souls-like Moonscars. On September 27th, players will embark on a dark yet hopeful journey, where players come face to face with their creator.
The trailer presents the general story and settings of Moonscars along with gameplay. Moonscars has players in the role of Grey Irma, a fierce Clayborne warrior. Born of clay and a will to fight, Grey Irma has a mysterious past. Now reawakened, she must now find The Sculptor, the one who made her.
On this mission of answering the meaning of her existence, she will face the dark and grisly hordes of a torn and grim world. The trailer showcases the breathtaking animation using an aesthetic that is rotoscoped and incredibly detailed. The trailer shows enemies falling to the power of Grey, with big swords and hammers, as well as the mysterious figures behind the story. In Moonscars death is a teacher, and each time one is defeated, another chance at life and redemption unfolds, and Grey comes back stronger than before.
Humble Games Choices
Humble Games has had a penchant for publishing incredibly thought-provoking games, as well as giving smaller indies a chance to be seen and heard. Unpacking made big rounds last year, remarking on the simplicity in its design and powerful storytelling through such a simple everyday task. Project Wingman is an exceptional love letter to flight games and the legendary aeronautical series, Ace Combat. The upcoming project Signalis looks to put a cybernetic spin on the tried-and-true PSOne horror classics like Resident Evil.
Moonscars looks to fit that bill of being an incredible profound gaming experience. For Black Mermaid games, this appears to be their first outing in games since forming the studio, and based on this trailer, they are looking to make a hell of a first impression.
Moonscars launches for PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on September 27th. Moonscars will also be available to Game Pass subscribers on Day One.
