Summary
Holstin, a new indiehorror gamecoming to all platforms at some point in the near future, gives off some major vibes harkening back to the classicResident Evilgames while simultaneously having a style completely its own in modern horror gaming. The game’s unique combat mechanics may make it a must-buy forhorror gamingenthusiasts whenever it finally releases.
Horror gaming is having an impressive year thus far between the release of games likeThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre,Resident Evil 4 Remake, andDead Island 2along with new announcements likethe upcomingSilent Hilltitlesand the newAlone in the Dark. Among all of those major names is now a new upcoming horror title from a smaller developer that may wind up packing a massive punch, and it should definitely be on the wishlist for any fan of the old-schoolResident Eviltitles.
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Holstinis the upcoming pixelated horror title from Polish developer Sonka Games. The description states that the game is, “set in an eerie, isolated 90’s Polish lakeside town in which an ominous presence has slowly enveloped everything and everyone.” The recent gameplay reveal trailer shows off the impressive visual style of the game, which smoothly transitions from a top-down, fixed camera perspective during exploration segments to an over-the-shoulder perspective during combat shooting sequences. This makes the game feel equal partslikeThe Binding of IsaacandResident Evil, with a story that appears as mysterious as it is disturbing.
Writing about gameplay and objectives forHolstin, the YouTube description states, “Scavenge for supplies, fight twisted monstrosities, and deal with residents slowly losing their sanity to uncover the truth of what went wrong in this once pristine town.” The idea of exploring a small community in a foreign land to uncover a horrific mystery definitely feels reminiscent ofLeon Kennedy’s story inResident Evil 4, although it appears every character is Polish, soHolstin’s protagonist won’t so ‘fish out of water’, but with the game taking place in a rural town, the theme is still there.
Game development has exploded out of Poland in recent years, with majordevelopers likeCyberpunk’s CD Projekt Red,The Medium’s Bloober Team, andFrostpunk’s 11 Bit Studios, and more paving the way for an explosion of new gaming content out of cities like Warsaw and Krakow. The vast majority of these games are primarily in English for the purpose of appealing to the widest global audience, so it’s interesting to seeHolstintaking a uniquely Polish approach to its setting and story with Polish characters and voice acting.
Holstinis coming soon to PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
