Slitterhead: A New Horror Game by Silent Hill Creator

Fans of horror games have been eagerly awaiting the release of Slitterhead, the debut title from Bokeh Game Studio and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, ever since it was announced at The Game Awards 2021. Now, the studio has released a new dev diary that offers a sneak peek at some early pre-alpha gameplay.

The footage is by no means a gameplay trailer, but it does give horror enthusiasts a glimpse of what they can expect from the game. From the snippets of gameplay, it’s clear that Slitterhead will have a heavy focus on combat, with the protagonist wielding a variety of weapons, including a bat, a gun, and even Freddy Krueger-like claws. There also seems to be some sort of supernatural ability that allows the player to restore their health by absorbing blood.

The playable dog that was briefly shown in the pre-alpha gameplay footage has also generated a lot of buzz. While it’s unclear what role the dog will play in the game, it’s sure to be a welcome addition for players who enjoy having animal companions in their games.

The monsters in Slitterhead are just as grotesque as fans of the horror genre would expect, with the creatures disguising themselves as human before revealing their true form with a mouth full of sharp teeth. The game’s soundtrack is being composed by Akira Yamoka, who worked on the original Silent Hill games.

Slitterhead’s soundtrack is being composed by Akira Yamoka, who worked on the music for the original Silent Hill games. This should come as great news for fans of the Silent Hill franchise, as Yamoka’s music was a key part of what made those games so memorable.

Despite the excitement surrounding Slitterhead, there is no official release date yet. Given that the gameplay footage shown is still in the pre-alpha stage, it’s likely that the game is still several years away from release. However, with the pedigree of the developers involved, horror fans can rest assured that the wait will be worth it.

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Slitterhead will be released on PC as well as “as many console platforms as possible.” Fans of the horror genre should keep an eye on this one, as it looks like it has the potential to be one of the most terrifying games of the coming years.

Who is developing Slitterhead?

Slitterhead is being developed by Bokeh Game Studio, which is made up of horror game veterans, including Keiichiro Toyama, the creator of the Silent Hill franchise.

What gameplay mechanics can we expect from Slitterhead?

From the pre-alpha gameplay footage, it’s clear that Slitterhead will have a heavy focus on combat, with the protagonist wielding a variety of weapons, including a bat, a gun, and even Freddy Krueger-like claws. There also seems to be some sort of supernatural ability that allows the player to restore their health by absorbing blood.

Will there be animal companions in Slitterhead?

Yes, a playable dog was briefly shown in the pre-alpha gameplay footage, though it’s unclear what role the dog will play in the game.

Who is composing the soundtrack for Slitterhead?

The game’s soundtrack is being composed by Akira Yamoka, who worked on the music for the original Silent Hill games.

When will Slitterhead be released?

There is no official release date yet, but given that the gameplay footage shown is still in the pre-alpha stage, it’s likely that the game is still several years away from release.