Acclaimed Survival Horror Crow Country Is Heading To Switch, PS4 Consoles On Oct. 16th

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgic excitement about the upcoming release of Crow Country on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. The game’s premise, set in an abandoned theme park with paranormal elements, immediately evokes memories of classic survival horror games from the PlayStation One era – an era that I fondly remember as the golden age of gaming.


This month, chilling ghost stories from a deserted amusement park in Crow Country will be available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, perfect for Halloween! The developers and publishers, SFB Games, have announced this news via their social media accounts, with an official trailer released by Nintendo to confirm the game’s launch on these platforms. Adam and Tom Vian, co-owners and brothers at the studio, shared the exciting update.

Get ready for the arrival of “CROW COUNTRY” on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 starting October 16! Additionally, new language options are being introduced across all platforms – Italian, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. This release will also mark the game’s launch in Asia. Here are the links to learn more: [Nintendo Switch Link] [PlayStation 4 Link]

— Adam Vian (@SFBDim) October 2, 2024

In “Crow Country,” the story revolves around an abandoned amusement park that takes center stage in detective Mara Forest’s investigation, concerning the vanishing of its creator, Edward Park. Yet, upon her arrival at this eerie park, she crosses paths with a ghostly photographer who alerts her to otherworldly beings lurking within. As Mara peels back layers of mystery, she discovers the truth behind this amusement park and uncovers the origin of these grotesque, zombie-like creatures.

This year, Adam Vian, the game’s creative director, lead developer, and designer, mentioned in an interview with PlayStation Blog that the game was heavily influenced by games from the PlayStation One era, which he fondly considers as his preferred gaming period. Describing the graphical design of that era as “refined,” he further explained, “It offered a balance between depicting human characters and not yet achieving photorealism. When you surpass that generation, you’re almost on the brink of photorealism, leaving less room for your imagination to engage.

As a gamer immersed in this throwback experience, I’ve noticed they’ve deliberately shunned auto-saving checkpoints, instead relying on the beloved “save room” mechanic from that era. This allows us gamers to take control of our progress, pausing to save and contemplate the events unfolding. To cater to a wider audience without compromising its nostalgic look, this game offers both classic and contemporary control schemes, expertly tailored for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 controllers.

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2024-10-03 14:43