The World of Holstin
Imagine combining the intense action of Leon Kennedy's latest adventure with the isometric perspective and brutalist, pseudo-Soviet aesthetics of Disco Elysium. Could that work? That's exactly what Holstin offers, a new survival horror game on Steam, and it does it pretty well. With an art style reminiscent of Signalis and dismemberment mechanics that would make Isaac Clarke from Dead Space jealous, Holstin has plenty of cool surprises in store.
The plot of Holstin is simple yet original. It's the year 1992 in Poland. Something terrible is happening in the town of Jeziorne-Kolonia. Your best friend Bartek calls you, talking about monsters, slime, and a disgusting corruption that has turned the entire place into something eerie. From that point on, you're on your own.
Combat and Exploration in Holstin
As you explore the city, you play Holstin from an isometric, semi-fixed camera perspective, similar to games like Signalis, old-school Fallout, and classic Resident Evil. But when you engage in combat, Holstin reveals its true potential. The camera switches to a third-person view straight out of Dead Space, RE4, and the like, which has an impressive effect and plunges you into the midst of chaos.
The Inhabitants of Jeziorne-Kolonia
The infected in Holstin are perfectly terrifying. The game revolves around traversing an increasingly twisted and terrifying tunnel that runs through the abandoned city, filled with carelessly discarded trash - as well as its former population. However, some of the town's residents are still alive and have their own bizarre stories to tell.
Demo Available on Steam
Fully voiced in English or Polish, Holstin offers not only solid survival horror but also a compelling, creepy drama. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but if you want to give it a try, there is a free demo of Holstin available on Steam.
