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"What's the harm in asking?" – Dlala Studios on taking a big swing to get comedy legend Bob Mortimer for the upcoming game Murals
Dlala Studios discusses the surprising process of securing British comedy legend Bob Mortimer for their upcoming game, Murals. The studio founder shares how they took a chance by asking Mortimer's representatives, leading to him voicing the character 'Magic Dave'. The interview also touches on Dlala's journey from work-for-hire on titles like Battletoads and Disney Illusion Island to self-publishing their own original IP, Murals, highlighting the risks and rewards of independent development.
Evening Reading - September 1, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers various gaming news items, including Square Enix denying reports of going private, Bit Reactor furloughing Star Wars Zero Company developers, and a Street Fighter movie promo shoot controversy. It also highlights upcoming game releases and updates like Nopixel 5's beta, and mentions a review for Orbitals.
Murals is a twisted fairy tale where the main draw is the writing
Murals is an upcoming isometric action-adventure game from Dlala Studios that puts players in the role of a blank canvas character trying to restore their memories in a world of twisted fairy tales. The game features a unique writing style and humor, with players battling a force known as the Distorted and encountering reimagined fairy tale characters. Murals is slated for a 2027 release on PC.
This New Roguelike Wants To Make Its Difficulty More Welcoming
Dlala Studios' upcoming roguelike, Murals, aims to offer a more welcoming experience by featuring customizable difficulty settings, prioritizing player fun over punishment. The game fuses dark fairy tales with fast-paced combat inspired by titles like Hades, Doom, and Diablo, and will launch for PC in 2027.
D&D, LEGO, and mounting ennui: Our biggest games from Gamescom 2026
Several outlets expressed disappointment with the Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live showcase, finding many announcements to be uninspired or lacking substance. While games like Lego Skylines, No Law, and Afterworld garnered some interest, the overall impression was one of "mounting ennui" and a reliance on familiar tropes. The event's format was criticized for prioritizing short, flashy trailers over meaningful game reveals.
Murals is the next game from the makers of Disney Illusion Island
Dlala Studios, known for Battletoads and Disney Illusion Island, has announced Murals, an original isometric action-adventure game. The title features players exploring hand-drawn worlds based on Grimms' fairy tales, engaging in melee and ranged combat augmented by roguelike-inspired boosts. Murals is slated for a 2027 release on PC.
Murals Announcd, An Action Game With Messed Up Fairy Tales
A new action game titled Murals has been announced by the creators of Disney Illusion Island. The game is set in a twisted version of classic fairy tales. Further details about platforms and release date are yet to be revealed.
Murals Turns Famous Fairy Tales Into A Silly Action-Adventure
Dlala Studios, known for Disney Illusion Island, has announced its new isometric action-adventure game, Murals. Set to launch on PC in 2027, Murals reimagines classic fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel and The Little Mermaid with a dark, humorous twist. Players will control a nameless hero utilizing mystical companions called Eeries to battle through these altered narratives.
