Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
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Comparing Games Like Halloween To Dead By Daylight Doesn’t Make Sense, Illfonic Says
Illfonic's Chief Creative Officer Jared Gerritzen argues that comparing their game Halloween: The Game to Dead by Daylight is fundamentally flawed, likening it to comparing cricket to baseball. He emphasizes that Illfonic creates bespoke experiences tailored to specific horror franchises, unlike the more generalized approach of other games in the genre. Gerritzen also defended Illfonic's track record, highlighting that none of their published games have shut down.
New PS5 Action Game in Hit Franchise Gets Great PlayStation Store Rating
Halloween: The Game, a new PlayStation 5 action title from Illfonic, has received a strong player rating of 4.34/5 stars on the PlayStation Store within its first day of release. The game combines survival horror and stealth elements in an asymmetrical multiplayer format, similar to Illfonic's previous titles.
Halloween Cleverly Carves Its Own Path Through Horror Multiplayer
Halloween: The Game offers a unique take on the asymmetrical horror genre, distinguishing itself from titles like Dead by Daylight with its focus on protecting NPCs. IllFonic's latest title successfully captures the menacing atmosphere of the films, particularly when playing as Michael Myers, with mechanics that encourage stalking and environmental kills. Despite some initial bugs, the game provides an immersive and fun experience for both survivors and the killer.
Balor Games Partners with IllFonic to Manage Past Game Catalog
Balor Games has partnered with IllFonic to manage the latter's back catalog of games, including titles like Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed and Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. This collaboration will allow IllFonic to continue supporting its live multiplayer titles while focusing on upcoming projects such as Halloween: The Game. Balor Games, a new publishing label founded by former Humble Games executives, aims to provide long-term stewardship for high-quality independent games.
Bandit Trap Interview – Home Alone Inspiration, Asymmetrical Chaos, and Community-Driven Design
Picomy's Bobby Bouman and Jimmy de Meza discuss the inspirations behind Bandit Trap, a chaotic asymmetrical multiplayer game influenced by Home Alone and slapstick humor. They detail the challenges of balancing gameplay between the Trapper and Bandits, and how community feedback from playtests has shaped the game's development and future updates.
