An action-adventure game with resolutely retro graphics and gameplay, it has something to seduce, doesn’t it? That’s good, we have one on hand! Release date, trailer…here’s what you need to know about it.
Nostalgia is not always our friend. But in the video game, in this case, it can serve as a pillar for modern and ambitious projects. There are countless video game works that are more or less overtly inspired by classics that defined their era. The small studio Moonlight Games does not hide its inspirations. For your next game chase the nightthe developers were happy to share their intentions:
Inspired by The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania etc bloodborne, chase the night offers a unique twist on the Action RPG genre with a retro-style top-down adventure, dark fantasy storyline and challenging boss battles.
Moonlight Games, about un official press release
In an earlier press release, other titles such as silent Hill etc Dark Souls were also quoted.
A new trailer and a release date
The intentions of studio Moonlight Games and publisher DANGEN Entertainment are clear. Their goal is to be inspired by the best without wanting to revolutionize their formulas. From the difficulty of some of the battles to the somber atmosphere and symphonic music, players should be on familiar territory. The inspiration from Castlevania can also be seen in the new trailer (available below). This not only gives us a glimpse of what to expect, but also reveals the release date of chase the night on the PC! Starting April 13, gamers can play this love letter to 16-bit classics on Steam. For the time being, however, no release date has been communicated for the Switch, PS4 and Xbox One versions of the title.
A retro and challenging RPG
In case you’re still wondering what to expect chase the night, here are some answers. As a good A-RPG, the game is packed with items you can equip to change your stats. Better weapons, better powers… it’s all good for facing tough enemies and gigantic bosses. Exploration should also be part of it, favored by a top view and 3D movements. In short, all good!
chase the night is a retro-styled action-adventure game that combines smooth and precise gameplay with dark fantasy. You play as Vesper, a virtuous member of the “Stalkers,” to explore Medhram, a place of ruin and terror. Traverse dungeons filled with ferocious enemies, fight fearsome bosses, and use your arsenal of weapons and dark powers to tame the night.
Description en chase the night on Steam
