[revised title] “Blighted: Console Release Announced at Summer Game Fest”

Sure thing! Let’s dive into this chaotic little world together:

So, hey, here’s something wild from Drinkbox Studios, those folks behind the wacky Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World. They’ve got this game called Blighted, and it’s heading to consoles. Yeah, you heard right. It’s like a Metroidvania action-RPG wrapped up in some psychedelic western nightmare. Crazy, right?

So picture this: you’re battling through these insane western-themed nightmares to snatch back the collective memories of your folks. Yeah, it’s set in 3D, and you’re wielding this deadly, mind-bending Blight power. Twisted, huh? And honestly, why do westerns always get paired with the weirdest stuff? I don’t know, but it’s sticking with me.

Once upon a strange time, they buried dead folks with seeds in their brains—I know, right? These seeds would sprout into trees, and the fruit held memories. Sounds like something you’d see in a fever dream. But this creeper called Sorcisto messed things up by literally munching on brains. Ew. But, like, it gave him crazy power. Naturally, he went and devoured your whole village. Typical.

You’re left alone, as the last one standing after Sorcisto’s whole rampage, and you gotta fight to bring those memories back—before your own Blight takes you down too. Fun, right?

Wrestle with your Blight power. It’s both a blessing and a curse, offering challenges that test everyone, making you work for those deep game secrets.

Alright, let’s talk Blighted Features—because why not?

• Fierce Combos: Combat here—it’s serious business. You gotta time those punches to slither through foes and pull off those epic finishers. Almost like a deadly dance. Or maybe I’m just romanticizing it. Who knows.

• Blight Management: Your Blight mixes things up. Changes how enemies behave, affects you, warps the world. Keeps you on your toes, really. It’s like when your coffee suddenly tastes like tea—unexpected and a bit confusing.

• Memory Snacks: Beat bosses, munch on their brains (not literally), absorb memories, and grow stronger. Oh, and maybe a tad more Blighted. Expanding your skill set as you go is neat though, right?

• Secrets Galore: Pay attention. Secrets are all over the place. Sneaky ones, too. But isn’t that the thrill? Like finding a lost sock with a dollar in it. Or maybe not.

• Trippy Worlds: Get ready to wander through surreal landscapes, meeting all sorts of oddballs. Feels like you’re in someone else’s dream—scratch that, nightmare.

• Grab a Buddy: Dive into this bizarre adventure with a pal. Drop-in/drop-out style. It’s more fun when you’re confused together, trust me.

• Haunting Tunes: Oh, the music! Jim Guthrie’s behind it, and it’s hauntingly beautiful. Makes me wanna sway and cry at the same time. But in a good way.

So there it is, a whirlwind of chaos from Drinkbox. Blighted promises a trippy ride, one I can’t quite wrap my head around. But hey, maybe that’s the point. Embrace the madness or something.