Paradise Lost offers a unique and horrific spin on World War II. Instead of raging for six years, it lasted for 20 and ended in a bloody stalemate after most of Europe was obliterated by Nazi nuclear missles. Europe is now an irradiated wasteland cut off from the rest of the world, and players assume the role of a young child trying to survive its hardships decades later. If that setup piques your interest, you’ll be happy to know that Paradise Lost is launching later this month.
On March 24, players can pick up this narrative adventure by Polish developer PolyAmorous. In 1980s Poland players control Szymon, a 12-year old orphan born and raised within this terrible version of Europe who stumbles upon an abandoned military bunker. Once inside, he’s contacted by a mysterious girl named Ewa who acts as a guide of sorts, but players will have to experience the game themselves to learn what her true intentions are. There’s also a grander mystery surrounding the bunker itself and the fate of its former inhabitants.
According to PolyAmorous, Paradise Lost blends elements of Slavic mythology with retro-futuristic technology. Players will explore the massive and highly detailed bunker, uncovering clues about the civilians and soldiers it once housed while finding keys to unlock inaccessible areas. It’s unclear how much combat, if any, is in the game (you are just a kid after all). For an idea of what to expect, watch the 13-minute narrated gameplay walkthrough below which at least provides a sense of the game’s unsettling atmosphere.
Click here to watch embedded mediaParadise Lost will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for $14.99. If you pre-order on Xbox One, you’ll receive 20% off. Pre-ordering the PC version through GOG.com offers 34% off.
What do you think of Paradise Lost, and are you interested in giving it a shot? Let us know in the comments!
Earlier this month, a new Elden Ring trailer leaked, further giving fire to the rumors that a new reveal was on the way this month. Now, a new report suggests that the rumored reveal for Elden Ring is not happening due to said leak.
In a new video, VentureBeat journalist Jeff Grubb suggests that the rumored March reveal is no longer happening because of the earlier leak. In an earlier video for GamesBeat Decides, a "combination of sources" told Grubb that an Elden Ring showcase of some kind would be happening by the end of March. He was cautious about stating that the "end of March" timeline was not a set date and could change at any time. That was a pretty safe call to make because, in his latest video, the situation has reportedly changed due to the trailer leak.
While a reveal is happening (it has to at some point, right, we didn't just collectively imagine this game was real?), his latest video on his personal channel linked here, Grubb talks about a push back in plans for the trailer's official debut. While the latest possibility may disappointing for some, it shouldn't be that much longer for a larger trailer reveal if one was already planned for this month. With the rumored Microsoft showcase allegedly happening later this month, the road to E3 is getting ready to kick off. That means months of new announcements and reveals are imminent, including more on the elusive Elden Ring.
While we didn't share the trailer that leaked itself, we did talk about the latest leak. Both with the fact that it happened and a deeper dive into what was shared, we — like many others — couldn't wait for the chance to talk more about the upcoming FromSoftware game. Our own Dan Tack also dove a little deeper into the latest look, dissecting the grainy footage to talk more about the open-world, horse riding, and more. If you're interested, you can find his analysis right here.
It's a little odd that a leak would push back a trailer reveal. Usually, when this happens (not all of the time, but often enough), studios often decide to push forward with a planned reveal. In some cases, the timeline can even be bumped up. Still, hopefully, this means that something more official will be on the way soon, and we can see more about this game beyond a shoddy cell phone video.
Assuming there is no new Elden Ring news this month, what are you hoping to see from the studio about the upcoming game? Any rumored features you're hoping beyond hope are real? Has anything shared thus far have you a little worried? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below!
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