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Indie developer Sonka recently unveiled a brand-new gameplay trailer for their upcoming psychological survival horror game Holstin to Polish horror fans.
The team now offers a Kickstarter "Coming Soon" page alongside new footage for players to register their interest before the full campaign starts in summer 2025.
Inspired by Resident Evil and Silent Hill, Holstin is coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch platforms.
About Holstin
Holstin takes place in a lakeside town from the 90s era in Poland which has become overrun by eerie horrors while combining survival horror elements with a psychological story.
The newest trailer reveals both its spooky setting and the range of weapons players can utilize against hidden dangers.
Players will access an arsenal of weapons ranging from pistols and semi-automatic rifles to grenades and molotov cocktails along with a bow and arrow.
Players must execute strategic combat operations which demand careful resource management and exact shooting accuracy to defeat enemies.
The main enigma of Holstin revolves around its tragic past and the disappearance of your companion.
The trailer displays wide-ranging exploration opportunities where players traverse the deteriorating streets and deserted structures to reveal unsettling environments while investigating the truth.
Kickstarter Campaign
Sonka has announced the creation of a Kickstarter "Coming Soon" page for their upcoming full campaign launch in summer 2025. Backers of this crowdfunding effort will finalize development while funding additional features and gain exclusive rewards while supporting the game's vision.
Innovative 2XD rendering
Holstin stands out because of its distinct visual style which utilizes Sonka’s proprietary 2XD Rendering technology. Pixel art environments receive real-time lighting while gameplay features dynamic camera angles that shift through multiple perspectives:
- Isometric 3D exploration
- Over-the-shoulder third-person shooting
- First-person driving segments
- Top-down navigation
- Side-scrolling platforming
Drawing inspiration from Resident Evil and Silent Hill, Holstin seeks to create a horror experience that combines atmospheric tension with psychological depth.
The developers crafted a narrative tone that uses Twin Peaks mysterious and surreal elements to keep players in a constant state of unease as they unravel the story.
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