Video Games Weekly on Engadget, led by Jess Conditt, summarizes the key stories from Summer Game Fest 2025. Among these is Crisol: Theater of Idols, a first-person survival-horror action game that revolutionizes resource management by using blood for health and ammunition. Set in a twisted version of Spain, the game features vividly grotesque enemies derived from folklore, immersing players in a haunting carnival atmosphere. Conditt praises this debut by Vermila Studios as a significant step in their creative evolution, moving beyond traditional horror themes and providing an engaging player experience.
Crisol: Theater of Idols offers a vivid and terrifying survival-horror experience, where players use blood as a crucial resource for health and ammunition.
The game’s atmosphere is reminiscent of a nightmarish carnival, with rich 3D graphics depicting a demented Spain filled with folklore monsters.
Despite its horror elements, Crisol represents a significant growth in variety for the developer, highlighting increased ambition beyond the typical genre tropes.
It's a bold debut from Vermila Studios, blending tension and beauty, and it's expected to stand out among upcoming titles from SGF 2025.
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