Arkham Horror
A new trailer for Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace is here to give us all a bit more on this unique story coming in the Arkham Horror line
It is always hard to bring true madness into a video game and if there is a title that is coming that should be aiming to do a good job of it, it is Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace. Not in the true mental health aspect of madness but in the way of a psychotic break more than anything. Although, it would be interesting to see Asmodee Digital dive deeper into true mental illness here but in the Arkham Horror line this is not generally a true depiction. That does not mean it will not look like some fun to have and add to the horrors of the game's world just a bit more. Something that is highlighted in the latest trailer we have for the game before the March 23rd release of the game.
This new trailer does give us a whole lot more of the mania and terror kind of thing more than anything, but it does look like there could be some fun camera uses in Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace here to help drive it home. I know I am a personal fan of the self-mounted camera angle as someone is going into a manic phase in the media. It may not be exactly lifelike for the character but it does seem like a way to help those that do not have to go through those events better understand others. That should be more of the reason we have these "insanity" things in games besides trying to make the madness a thing of horror that Arkham Horror normally does. I guess we will see not too far from now if that is the case or if we just get more of the horror instead.
Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace — Madness Awaits
Asmodee Digital, a leader in video game entertainment inspired by board games, has announced that Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace, the upcoming narrative-driven tactical RPG based on the award-winning Lovecraftian adventure board game, is now available for pre-order at a 20% discount on Steam, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, at $15.99 / 15,99 €. In tandem, Asmodee Digital also announced that the game will launch on March 23, 2021 on Steam, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
In a new trailer showcasing the events that set the story’s wheels in motion, Asmodee Digital gives players a glimpse of the horrors that await them in iconic locations from H.P. Lovecraft's fantastical universe.
The year is 1926, and a professor of astronomy is found dead in her mansion, the apparent victim of a heinous murder. Players must pick from 12 of the most iconic protagonists from the Arkham Horror universe, each with a unique skill set, and assemble a team of investigators to uncover the secrets behind this mysterious death.
As investigators face off against Lovecraftian horrors, they will descend deeper into the depths of madness, affecting their level of sanity and causing traumas that will impact the course of their investigation. Along with facing curious science, living nightmares, and a sinister cult, players will combat an array of enemies in turn-based combat, all while attempting to retain their sanity. Developed by Artefacts Studio and featuring an original story, Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace plunges players into the engrossing pulp world of 1920s America to combat unseen supernatural and psychological horrors true to the Lovecraftian spirit.
Care about your sanity and make the right choices…the Ancient Ones are preparing their return. Madness begins when reality departs.
What do you think of the new look at Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace here and do you think they are aiming to give us the usual insanity tropes? Do you think we will see more of these camera angles in the game or will it stick to only the marketing materials we are getting instead? Would you be interested to see more of the real mental health things mixed into games like this or should they generally go over the top for the horror? Give us all of that feedback down in the comments and then feel free to discuss it all. As more for Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace is out there, we will share it with you. Be sure to keep checking back for all of that and much more.
