Slitterhead
| Slitterhead | |
|---|---|
 Official VG art released in NA | |
| Developer(s) | Bokeh Game Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Bokeh Game Studio |
| Director(s) | Keiichiro Toyama |
| Composer(s) | Akira Yamaoka |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | November 8, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Survival horror, stealth |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Slitterhead[a] is an upcoming 2024 survival horror stealth video game developed and published by Bokeh Game Studio (BGS) for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the first game being made by the studio.
Gameplay
[edit]Slitterhead's gameplay is based on Gravity Rush and the Siren games.[1]
Story
[edit]The game takes places in the 1990s in Kowlong where mysterious monsters called Slitterheads are sighted killing humans.
Development
[edit]Slitterhead' was first announced on December 9, 2021, at the Game Awards.[2][3] BGS published a video diary on July 6, 2023, on pre-alpha testing that was underway in the same year.[4]
The game is directed by Keiichiro Toyama.[2] The Slitterheads are designed by Mika Takahashi and Tatsuya Yoshikawa, with music done by Akira Yamaoka.[5][6]
Design
[edit]In a September 2024 interview, Toyama mentioned that the game is based on the former Kowloon Walled City, although he made travels to Hong Kong to do on site research.[7] He also credits the movie Chungking Express, where he got story ideas based on the Chungking Mansions.[7]
For designing the Slitterheads, Toyama credits Gantz, Parasyte, and Tokyo Ghoul alongside actual Chinese supernatural creatures like the Yegouzi.[8] According to Toyama, Yamaoka and Yoshikawa, they used seinen manga to "bridge the gap between horror fans and players who avoid a game because of its horror elements."[9]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Stephanie Liu (2024-06-08). "Slitterhead Gameplay and Release Date Revealed". Siliconera.
- ^ a b Joe Donnelly (2024-09-27). "Slitterhead: Release date, gameplay, and everything we know about the Silent Hill creator's new horror game". Games Radar+.
- ^ Sal Romano (2021-12-09). "Bokeh Game Studios announces Slitterhead". Gematsu.
- ^ Sal Romano (2023-07-06). "Slitterhead 'User Tests' developer diary". Gematsu.
- ^ Jenni Lada (2021-12-10). "Bokeh Game Studio's Slitterhead Features Akira Yamaoka Music". Siliconera.
- ^ Matt Villei (2021-12-10). "'Slitterhead' Trailer Unveils New Horror Game from 'Silent Hill' Creator". Collider.
- ^ a b Verity Townsend (2024-09-18). "Silent Hill and Siren director Keiichiro Toyama explains why he went for a gritty, urban cyberpunk setting in upcoming Slitterhead". Automaton.
- ^ Jo Craig (2024-07-06). "Slitterhead Is Anime Gold Taking Inspiration From Manga And A Brain-Eating Chinese Monster". Dual Shockers.
- ^ Stephanie Liu (2024-07-10). "Slitterhead Inspired by Seinen Manga". Siliconera.