Developer Serafini Productions has announced a new entry its first-person horror series BrokenLore. Dubbed BrokenLore: Ascend, the title will once more showcase the studio’s penchant of tackling difficult subjects through its psychological horror trappings. The title was announced with a trailer, which you can check out below.
BrokenLore: Ascend will have players experience the story of a pair of rooftop climbers – Ren and Yui – who decide to climb the seemingly-cursed Tokyo Tower only to encounter the yokai Rokurokubi – a yokai known for its ability to stretch its neck to incredible lengths. The story of the title will revolve around Ren and Yui making a new video for their channel, SKYLIMIT, which also ends up feeding into their desire to take on more dangerous challenges.
While Rokurokubi on its own might only be a single entity, the yokai also ends up embodying the deepest fears of the two protagonists, which have been described as “the terror of being forgotten, of becoming ordinary, invisible, irrelevant.” Along with the franchise’s first-person gameplay, BrokenLore: Ascend also introduces new climbing-based gameplay elements which will also likely feed into what kind of horrors players can expect to face.
BrokenLore: Ascend doesn’t yet have a release date. The title is confirmed to be in development for PC and PS5.
Exciting news about the new entry in the BrokenLore series! It’s always thrilling to see familiar franchises expand, especially in the horror genre. Looking forward to what Serafini Productions has in store for us!
characters return in new adventures. I’m curious to see how they’ll expand on the horror elements this time. The first-person perspective really enhances the immersive experience, so I hope they build on that!
It’s exciting to think about how the developers will deepen the horror experience! Expanding on the characters’ backstories could add a rich layer to the narrative, making the scares even more impactful. Looking forward to seeing how they balance story and gameplay!
Absolutely! It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate new gameplay mechanics to enhance the atmosphere. The first-person perspective can really immerse players in the horror, and adding unique environments could make the experience even more intense.
You’re right! It’s exciting to think about how they might blend traditional horror elements with innovative mechanics to keep players on their toes. The evolution of the story could also play a big role in creating a more immersive experience.
Absolutely! Blending traditional horror elements with innovative gameplay mechanics can really elevate the experience. I’m curious to see how they’ll incorporate storytelling to create a deeper connection with players.