Slitterhead
| Slitterhead | |
|---|---|
| File:Slitterhead NA VG cover.jpg Official VG art released in NA | |
| Developer(s) | Bokeh Game Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Bokeh Game Studio |
| Director(s) | Keiichiro Toyama |
| Composer(s) | Akira Yamaoka |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | November 8, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Survival horror, stealth |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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Slitterhead[a] is an upcoming 2024 survival horror stealth video game developed and published by Bokeh Game Studio (BGS) for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the first game being made by the studio.
Gameplay
Slitterhead's gameplay is based on Gravity Rush and the Siren games.[1]
Story
The game takes places in the 1990s in Kowlong where mysterious monsters called Slitterheads are sighted killing humans.
Development
Slitterhead was first announced on December 9, 2021 that development was underway when it was revealed at the Game Awards 2021.[2][3] BGS published a video diary on July 6, 2023 on pre-alpha testing that was underway in the same year.[4]
The game is directed by Keiichiro Toyama.[2] The Slitterheads are designed by Mika Takahashi and Tatsuya Yoshikawa with music done by Akira Yamaoka.[5][6]
Design
In a September 2024 interview, Toyama mentioned that the game is based on the former Kowloon Walled City, although he made travels to Hong Kong to do on site research.[7] He also credits the movie Chungking Express, where he got story ideas based on the Chungking Mansions.[7]
For designing the Slitterheads, Toyama credits Gantz, Parasyte, and Tokyo Ghoul alongside actual Chinese supernatural creatures like the Yegouzi.[8] According to Toyama, Yamaoka and Yoshikawa, they used seinen manga to "bridge the gap between horror fans and players who avoid a game because of its horror elements."[9]
Notes
References
- ^ Stephanie Liu (2024-06-08). "Slitterhead Gameplay and Release Date Revealed". Siliconera.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 Joe Donnelly (2024-09-27). "Slitterhead: Release date, gameplay, and everything we know about the Silent Hill creator's new horror game". Games Radar+.
- ^ Sal Romano (2021-12-09). "Bokeh Game Studios announces Slitterhead". Gematsu.
- ^ Sal Romano (2023-07-06). "Slitterhead 'User Tests' developer diary". Gematsu.
- ^ Jenni Lada (2021-12-10). "Bokeh Game Studio's Slitterhead Features Akira Yamaoka Music". Siliconera.
- ^ Matt Villei (2021-12-10). "'Slitterhead' Trailer Unveils New Horror Game from 'Silent Hill' Creator". Collider.
- ^ 7.0 7.1 Verity Townsend (2024-09-18). "Silent Hill and Siren director Keiichiro Toyama explains why he went for a gritty, urban cyberpunk setting in upcoming Slitterhead". Automaton.
- ^ Jo Craig (2024-07-06). "Slitterhead Is Anime Gold Taking Inspiration From Manga And A Brain-Eating Chinese Monster". Dual Shockers.
- ^ Stephanie Liu (2024-07-10). "Slitterhead Inspired by Seinen Manga". Siliconera.