Voidwrought arrives in Brazil in 2024 Face cosmic horrors

Greetings, brave explorers of the unknown! Get ready for a journey where your greatest enemy is not only the giant boss lurking in the next room, but also your sanity.

VoidwroughtKwalee's newest 2D action platformer, is about to invade Brazil, bringing all the cosmic terror you never knew you needed, now localized in Portuguese – because there's nothing like facing ancient horrors in our mother tongue, right?

The game, developed by the Swedish studio Powersnake, already comes with a free demo available on Steam and entirely in Portuguese, so if you want to get an idea of ​​what to expect (or how long your courage will last), now is the time. But let's get to the point: what exactly does Voidwrought a title worth ditching that turn-based RPG you've been playing for months?

Well, first of all, forget the idea that you're going to be a shiny hero, armed to the teeth and ready to save the day. Here, you're a Simulacruma newborn being who is thrown headfirst into a world where the word “nightmare” doesn’t even begin to cover half of what’s to come. What’s left of the First Civilization is in ruins, and the only thing still pulsing through it are cosmic horrors and primordial gods who have a very, very twisted idea of ​​hospitality. Think about Bloodbornebut without the option of running to the nearest shelter – because here, the shelter is what you will have to build yourself.

The arsenal? Oh, my dear, if you think you're going to go around with a simple little sword, think again. Voidwrought brings a total of over 30 artifacts, ranging from long-range spectral weapons to time-bending traps. Because nothing says “winning strategy” like paralyzing a cosmic demon while you desperately try to find an escape route that doesn’t involve getting chopped up.

And what about the settings? Well, if you like spending time exploring places that look like they came straight out of HP Lovecraft's worst nightmares, you've come to the right place. Voidwrought takes you from the star-scorched Surface – where daylight seems to have taken a permanent vacation – to the biomechanical environment of the Abandoned Expedition, where over 70 enemies and 10 bosses are eagerly waiting to make you dinner. Literally.

But wait, there's more! Because if you think you're just going to run around like a brainless idiot trying not to die, think again. The game offers precise controls and fluid movement, allowing you to customize your play style with those aforementioned gadgets. So, if dying in various and creative ways isn't your thing, at least you'll be able to choose how it happens.

Now, let's talk about soundtrack – because every good cosmic horror game needs background music that makes your heart beat faster than it should. Jouni Valjakka, the same genius behind the soundtracks of Anima Song of the Abyss and Vigil: The Longest Nightis back to compose an ominous soundtrack that will send chills down your spine even before the real danger appears on the screen. Every note, every chord was designed to plunge you even deeper into the abyss of despair that is Voidwrought.

Now, if you're thinking, “Okay, but what's the story behind all this?”, let's give you a quick summary. Voidwrought franchise (or rather, this first chapter of it) is set in a universe where the once mighty and prosperous First Civilization has been reduced to rubble by the awakening of primordial gods. These gods, who care nothing for what you consider reality, have reshaped the world in their twisted image, leaving behind nothing but ruins and horrors beyond human comprehension. Your role as the Simulacrum is to try to bring some order to this chaos, while fighting to keep your sanity in the process.

And, like every good cosmic horror story, Voidwrought It's not just about surviving physically, but also about fighting the temptation to give in to the madness that lurks around every corner, every shadow. After all, there's something very wrong in a world where the laws of physics seem more like suggestions than rules, and where the line between the real and the imaginary is as thin as a razor blade.

Finally, a curiosity worth mentioning: the developers of Voidwrought are big fans of Dark Souls and Metroidand this is clearly reflected in the game's mechanics. The mix of intense combat, exploration, and the need to learn from each death – because you will die, a lot – makes it Voidwrought a true test of patience and skill. But for those who can face the challenge head on, the reward is one of the most intense and immersive experiences the genre has to offer.

So, warriors and adventurers, if you are ready to challenge the gods and survive the impossible, Voidwrought will be waiting for you in 2024. Until then, enjoy the demo and remember: sanity is a luxury that few can afford to lose.