{"id":134659,"date":"2023-09-07T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-155114"},"modified":"2023-09-07T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:00:00","slug":"lovecraftian-psychological-horror-desolatium-haunts-on-switch-in-time-for-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2023\/09\/07\/lovecraftian-psychological-horror-desolatium-haunts-on-switch-in-time-for-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Lovecraftian Psychological Horror &#8216;Desolatium&#8217; Haunts On Switch In Time For Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/542490bb08b56\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/542490bb08b56\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/542490bb08b56\/1280x720.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"3q9q_mesN2M\">[embedded content]<figcaption class=\"youtube-sub\">Subscribe to <a class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/subscription_center?add_user=nintendolife\">Nintendo Life<\/a> on <span class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"nintendolife\" data-layout=\"default\" data-count=\"default\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/nintendolife\">YouTube<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Soedesco is adding to the horrors of Halloween on Switch as it&#8217;s announced a <strong>27th October<\/strong> release date for Superlumen&#8217;s Lovecraftian point-and-click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/desolatium\">Desolatium<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Originally announced back in June 2023, Desolatium is a surreal, psychological graphic adventure where you&#8217;ll come face-to-face with many of Lovecraft&#8217;s iconic creatures \u2014 many of which &#8220;defy conventional description&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Desolatium has already been highly praised for its innovative structure and sound design, so don&#8217;t go in expecting this to be your typical Lovecraftian horror experience. For more on the game, watch the release date trailer up top and check out some details from publisher Soedesco:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Based on the work of H.P. Lovecraft<\/strong><br \/>As many horror fans know, H.P. Lovecraft is the famed author who pioneered cosmic horror, exploring humanity&#8217;s vulnerability against ancient malevolent forces. His eerie, psychological tales are embedded in DESOLATIUM, as you encounter otherworldly beings, mysterious cults, and horrifying truths.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover otherworldly beings<br \/><\/strong>These monstrous entities often defy conventional descriptions, combining alien features and unsettling forms. They are ancient and powerful beings exist beyond human understanding. These monsters embody a sense of insignificance and dread, showcasing humanity&#8217;s vulnerability in the face of incomprehensible forces. Will you have what it takes to stop them?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>An award-winning Graphic Adventure<br \/><\/strong>Awarded the &#8220;Most Innovative Game&#8221; award by PlayStation and the &#8220;Best Sound&#8221; award by Gamepolis, DESOLATIUM is a never-before-seen horror experience that encapsulates the eerie dread that Lovecraft is known for, filled with exciting mysteries to solve.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Desolatium launches on Switch on 27th October, making it the perfect game to play this Halloween. Will you be checking this one out? Let us know in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content]Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube Soedesco is adding to the horrors of Halloween on Switch as it&#8217;s announced a 27th October release date for Superlumen&#8217;s Lovecraftian point-and-click Desolatium. 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