Bulgarian creative Viktor Antonov sadly passed away last year, but this is our first taste of his final work.
Before his death, the Half-Life 2 and Dishonored art director conceived Guns of Eschaton, a “first-of-its-kind” Soulslike shooter which reimagines the “American frontier as an occult apocalypse”.
The blurb reads:
“Set in nineteenth-century America, Guns of Eschaton draws upon iconic historical figures and mythic archetypes of the Old West, reimagined within a fantastical apocalyptic world, where every enemy encounter means risking death.”
You’ll travel from east to west, overcoming a dying American world. Throughout which you’ll need to master moves like parries and dashes, all while studying your adversaries and learning about their specific weak points.
As you can see from the trailer, you’ll be able to personalise your playstyle using a variety of gear, powers, and talismans. Finding synergies that suit the way you want to play will be a big part of the overall loop.
Similarly, you’ll be able to play alone if you want to, but co-op will also be supported for those who want to venture out into the Wild West with friends.
I’m not 100% sure this gameplay loop is my personal cup of tea, but I do think the occult-style Old West backdrop looks interesting, and the addition of Soulslike aspects to an FPS seems novel and interesting.
There’s no release date just yet, but you can wishlist the game on the PS Store right now.
[source youtube.com]
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