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At BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto, New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry showed a playable build of *Dungeons of DUSK*, a turn-based 3D dungeon RPG set between the first two chapters of the cult FPS *DUSK*. The game is developed by Italy-based 68k Studios, led by Federico Fanelli, and published by New Blood. Combat is grid-based: every step the player takes, enemies also move. The player collects handguns and shotguns, spends technique points on special abilities, and uses items found in the dungeon. A skill tree system lets players build their character. A FRENZY mode triggers when enemies are killed within a set number of turns, granting bonus experience. The demo has been updated with improved field of view and map readability, and full Japanese localization has been confirmed. Oshry said the project began as an idea to make something like the mobile *DOOM RPG*, aiming to revive the pre-smartphone mobile RPG genre. A Steam demo is available now, and the full game is planned for a 2026 release.
9h ago
Anime Feminist published a review of the first episode of the shojo romance series In the Clear Moonlit Dusk on January 15. The review describes the protagonist Yoi, a tall girl with a lower-pitched voice who has been nicknamed "The Prince" by her classmates. She is uncomfortable with the label but struggles to speak up. The episode introduces Ichimura, a popular boy also called "Prince," who is the first person to see past her reputation. The reviewer is of two minds about the premiere. On one hand, they value the story's exploration of how rigid feminine beauty standards can exclude girls from being seen as women. They note that Yoi experiences something like dysphoria due to being misgendered. On the other hand, the reviewer is disappointed that the series seems to be heading toward a romance that reaffirms Yoi's femininity rather than letting her embrace her boyish traits. They also criticize the character design, arguing that Yoi looks conventionally attractive with big eyes and soft features, which undercuts the premise of her being unfeminine. The reviewer finds the animation lovely and the leads have chemistry, but they remain frustrated with the broader trends the story represents. They place the show on their "It's Complicated" shelf.
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New Blood Interactive announced Japanese language support for Dungeons of DUSK, a classic turn-based dungeon exploration RPG from 68k Studios set between episodes of the 2018 FPS DUSK. The game features a 30-stage campaign, arena, boss rush, and survival modes, and is planned for PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, iOS, and Android. A Japanese-language Steam demo is available now.