Holstin Kickstarter campaign to launch this summer

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This summer, software engineer Sonka plans to initiate a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their upcoming psychological survival horror game titled “Holstin”, as per recent announcements from the company.

The Kickstarter campaign intends to gather funds for finishing off the remaining stages of the game production, while also supporting extra features and innovative concepts.

A lengthy trailer showcasing gameplay was unveiled too, providing a sneak peek at the assortment of weaponry you can utilize while battling for existence in a chilling 90s Polish lakeside village shrouded by eerie terrors. Your arsenal encompasses handguns, automatic rifles, grenades, flashbangs, Molotov cocktails, sniper rifles, Uzis, bows, and various other weapon types.

Here is a brief overview of the game, via Sonka:

In the unique fashion of Holstin’s gameplay, it leverages Sonka’s exclusive 2XD Rendering tech, offering an unprecedented ability to generate real-time lighting effects within intricate pixel art settings, complete with diverse camera modes that have never been experienced before. The game boasts a wide array of viewpoints, such as isometric 3D, third-person shooting from over the shoulder, first-person driving, top-down exploration, and side-scrolling platforming.

Drawing significant influence from the “Resident Evil” and “Silent Hill” franchises, the storytelling crew is striving for a more ominous atmosphere reminiscent of “Twin Peaks.

Holstin is expected to launch on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam-compatible PCs. At this time, a specific release date has not been disclosed.

Watch the trailer below.

Weapon Showcase Trailer

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2025-04-03 16:47