The video game Skautfold: Moonless Knight, one of the independent metroidvania games most valued by fans of the genre, will land this week on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch, in addition to other platforms.
The official release was set for April 9, marking the definitive expansion of the title developed by Pugware after its successful move to PC.
A dark metroidvania inspired by Lovecraft
The proposal mixes action, exploration and cosmic horror with a setting strongly inspired by
the work of H.P. Lovecraft.The game transports the player to a universe full of political conspiracies, dark cults and supernatural threats.
All of this takes place within a complex narrative where the fate of an entire empire is at stake.
A story full of political tension and horror
The plot puts the player in the shoes of Gray, the Second Knight of Britannia's Angelic Empire
.His diplomatic mission in Japan's Empire of Dawn quickly turns into a nightmare when a fanatical cult starts a rebellion.
From there, the Imperial Palace of Oda becomes the main stage of a struggle for survival.
Challenging gameplay and technical combat
One of the highlights of the title is its combat system.
The game incorporates guard, dodge and precise blocking mechanics that reward skill and punish errors.
