While Slitterhead’s first trailer didn’t show off any gameplay, it did give fans an idea of what to expect from the upcoming release, including humans transforming into horrific spider-like creatures that will murder anything in their way. The game doesn’t appear to be leaving players entirely vulnerable, however, as there are shots of Slitterhead’s protagonist taking them on in action-style combat. Toyama was glad to share more details on what else to look forward to regarding Slitterhead.

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In an interview with IGN Japan, Toyama revealed some of the details of its gameplay and setting, though he remained silent about some specifics considering the game’s early development stage. He said that Slitterhead will be a more action-oriented third-person game, where it will have new mechanics that have not been seen in other games before, hoping it will create a unique experience. This extends to the gore aspect, where he hopes that it will portray the horror in a way that players will be immersed within it, providing entertainment with both a mysterious story and new action gameplay.

Other details revealed about the game include the setting, as well as the inspiration for the monsters shown in Slitterhead. The trailer shows an unspecified city, with Toyama clarifying it is a fictional place inspired by 1980s and 90s Hong Kong, though the sights will be explored through a lens of nostalgia. The mysterious creatures he said are mimicking humans are known as Yakushi, a kind of monster whose roots originate from classic theater. He hinted that part of the gameplay will involve finding ways for these creatures to reveal themselves and drop their disguises.

In regards to the current state of the Silent Hill successor, Toyama said that the development team is preparing to complete the prototype’s core concept before increasing its manpower to start full-on production. He also notes that the production will be continuing until at least the end of 2022, and what platforms the games will release on is also undecided. However, he promises to keep fans updated regarding the development status of Slitterhead as time goes on.

Slitterhead is in development.

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Source: IGN