Immerse yourself in Jukai Studio and Versus Evil’s newly released game Stray Souls, out now. Its eerie and haunted town of Aspen Falls unfolds a story of gruesome enemy encounters, epic boss battles, and mind-bending puzzles. Moreover, Stray Souls is a spine-tingling action-horror game, based on horror game classics, that offers players a unique and gripping experience.
In Aspen Falls, you play as Daniel, an ordinary teenager whose life takes an unexplainable turn when he inherits his estranged grandmother’s home. His encounter with a mysterious woman who possesses intimate knowledge about his family. As well as the house, and it’s shocking ties to his past sets the stage for a heart-pounding journey.
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Explore the mysterious town of Aspen Falls and its surrounding areas. Where a malevolent plan set in motion at Daniel’s birth comes to light. Similarly, the story of Aspen Falls introduces players to a small town plagued by a sinister curse. Devouring everything in its path. Daniel’s 18th birthday present of his grandmother’s home seems like a stroke of luck, but he soon discovers that fate has a more disturbing role for him to play. Thrust into a dark ritual, his very existence is threatened. Forcing him to go on a terrifying journey to unveil the hidden secrets of his past.
Credit: Junkai Studio & Versus EvilIn Stray Souls, players have a choice of standing their ground by facing the horrors head-on, or they can choose to run to safety by playing more stealth like. Additionally, the choices you make through the branching dialogue options shape Daniel’s character. Influencing the course of the story. Confront hordes of gruesome creatures with simplified combat mechanics. While testing your problem-solving skills with a diverse range of challenging puzzles. What’s more, with randomized systems, each playthrough offers a distinct experience. Ensuring that no two journeys through Aspen Falls are identical.
On top of that, the game features a captivating original score. Including contributions from legendary guest composer Akira Yamaoka (known for Silent Hill) and veteran indie composer Pete Wicher, delivering a haunting and immersive auditory experience.
Stray Souls is now available on Steam, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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