‘The Lacerator’: New Survival Horror Game Channels 1980s Grindhouse Vibes
Games publisher DreadXP (a sister company to Dread Central) is adding a new horror game to its roster of fan-favorite and acclaimed titles. Introducing The Lacerator, a survival horror where losing limbs changes the gameplay, and overcoming not only the puzzles but even a violent bodily amputation becomes the centerpiece of a twisted game with the trashy comedy and low-brow style of the great Grindhouse films of the ’70s and ’80s. Developed by Brazilian developer Games From The Abyss, The Lacerator will launch in 2025.
Read the full synopsis:
Max, a famous porn actor and the best to ever do it, is the star of the show. During the latest recording session with his crew, things get really hard when everyone is attacked and abducted by THE LACERATOR. Now inside a filthy hideout, Max must do whatever it takes to escape alive and in one piece… But that likely won’t happen, as the psycho killer loves to LACERATE his victims! What part of your body will be cut this time? Who knows? The LACERATOR does. There are multiple main escape routes, but depending on your remaining limbs, you lose access to some of these paths. Each of these presents a different narrative branch that will provide answers not available in the others. Do you dare go back and put the big picture together?
Interest piqued? Now check out the announcement trailer to get a feel for the game’s seedy vibe:
The Lacerator pays homage to horror genre classics with retro-inspired low poly visuals and tank controls. Explore a branching environment, fight enemies, and solve puzzles in order to progress in your mission to escape this hell on earth. But beware of The Lacerator and his many traps, you can lose a limb in real-time, drastically changing your options for gameplay. Exploration will be crucial for survival, as will fighting. Sometimes you can run away from your foes, but things will often be easier if you can manage to take them down.
Check out the game features below:
- DON’T GET LACERATED! Losing your limbs will change how you play!
- Explore the winding lair of THE LACERATOR
- Find items to solve puzzles and progress
- Defend yourself
- Manage scavenged resources
- Beware of the many traps
- Multiple main paths of play and endings!
DreadXP adds The Lacerator to its confirmed lineup of games in development, which includes the fan-favorite Amanda The Adventurer 2, and the highly-awaited Heartworm in 2025.
The Lacerator launches on PC in 2025. A demo is currently available on Steam, and DreadXP will be exhibiting it as part of their lineup at PAX West 2024.
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