Crisol: Theater of Idols, an action-horror game influenced by Spanish folklore, will arrive on February 10

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By Rita Ora

Publisher Blumhouse Games and Vermila Studios, a Madrid-based studio that survived the restructuring of Embracer Group, have announced that the first-person action and horror game Crisol: Theater of Idols will go on sale on February 10 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC through Steam in exchange for 17.99 euros. The release date has been accompanied by a new trailer and the reminder that the title can be tested through a demo with voices in Spanish that you will find on Steam.

Crucible: Theater of Idols is a game indie which is not only developed in our country, but also draws on its folklore, culture and history to give life to Hispania, a world that is described as «a terrifying version of Spain.» Players will arrive to this land in the shoes of Gabriel, a soldier who embarks on a journey to fulfill a divine mission commissioned by the Sun God. This assignment takes our protagonist to Tormentosa, an island where blood rituals, sacrifices and sects abound.

The main mechanic of Crucible: Theater of Idols lies in Gabriel's power to use blood as a weapon. Blood becomes ammunition for weapons, but each shot requires a sacrifice, so the survival of our bellator Domini It depends on the players' ability to balance their use of blood. In other words, it is a risk and reward mechanic combined with resource management, a classic combination in the genre. survival horror.

As he progresses in his mission, Gabriel will be able to improve his powers and adjust the playing style to the player's taste or to the needs of the environment and enemies. In addition to action, the title has puzzles and riddles influenced by Resident Evil, while its world acts as another character. Players can expect a dark narrative rooted in horror and history, where the «fusion of historical events, folklore and religious background of Hispania creates a unique terrifying world.»