Crisol is a baroque Spanish horror shooter with blood bullets that sometimes feels too wooden for comfort

Crisol is a baroque Spanish horror shooter with blood bullets that sometimes feels too wooden for comfort

In Crisol: Theater of Idols, you fire bullets of your own blood at frenzied wooden puppets while exploring an island saturated with unpleasant Spanish folklore. As elevator pitches go, I like the immediacy of this one’s trade-offs. Blood? But I need that stuff inside my body to convey oxygen and vital nutrients to my trigger fingers. Surely there are other fluids I can fill the bullets with. I get that it would prompt the less sexy kind of revulsion, but Norman Reedus did get away with lobbing cannisters of piss and dribble in Death Stranding.

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4 Comments

  1. khuel

    This sounds like a unique blend of horror and action! The concept of using blood bullets adds an intriguing twist to the gameplay. I’m curious to see how the baroque aesthetic influences the overall atmosphere.

  2. lwiza

    Absolutely, it really does create a striking visual and thematic element. The combination of baroque aesthetics with the horror of blood bullets makes for a compelling atmosphere that can enhance the gameplay experience. It’ll be interesting to see how the story intertwines with these mechanics!

  3. eriberto66

    I agree, the baroque aesthetic really amplifies the horror experience! The contrast between the intricate designs and the grotesque gameplay elements adds a unique layer to the narrative. It’s fascinating how the blood bullets symbolize both sacrifice and survival in such a visually rich environment.

  4. nikolas60

    You’re right, the baroque aesthetic definitely adds a unique layer to the horror elements. The intricate designs of the puppets create a haunting atmosphere that makes the gameplay even more unsettling. It’s fascinating how the visuals can enhance the narrative tension!

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