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‘Infernax’ is Filled With Gnarly, Lovecraftian Monsters and ‘Castlevania’ Nostalgia

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We love us some good old Contra and Castlevania vibes. Those games are absolutely timeless. Each of those games did it first and did it perfectly. Castlevania and the sequels that followed were (mostly) all fantastic but never quite enough to fill the need to play them. If you are anything like me in that regard and have a strict reverence for Castlevania, then Berzerk Studio’s Infernex is basically made for you to discover and fall in love with.

In the classic, side-scrolling Infernax you take on the role of Alcedor, a true mace-wielding badass. While away doing badass Knight duties, Alcedor comes home to a landscape ravaged by unholy magic and giant grotesque monsters.

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It’s up to Alcedor and his mace to beat the bloody pulp out of a bunch of monsters and hurl the unholy magic back to where it came from. You will do this by collecting gold and gaining experience. Both gold and experience will assist you in purchasing and unlocking new skills and levels. Both melee and magical combat is going to come in handy in order to defeat the sheer number of monsters that lie in your path.

Infernax does have multiple endings due to the choices that you make through your playthroughs. There is enough variety here that you are able to find a nice amount of replayability to get different endings and to fully power up and level up your magic, gear and skills.

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Lucky for us Infernax has plenty gory. Every single creature face that you manage to bury your mace in, is met with a really awesome 8-bit effect of pulpy, ghastly gore. There are also a huge amount of monsters that await you. The amount of gnarly designs that goes into these 8-bit monstrosities is seriously fantastic. Each creation, lands in the realm of creatures that would fit in well with the rogue cabinet of H.P. Lovecraft. I’m talking some seriously great looking creatures!

Throughout the game, speaking to townsfolk will help you to find side-missions. These side-missions will help to locate some of the rarer items, plus mass amounts of gold. The game constantly has a main story mission to complete but, if you are completionist like myself, you know that you are going to be knocking out those side-missions first.

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Much like Castlevania, Infernax’s map is one that you will have to go back over due to evolution in your gear and magic that allows you to traverse an area that you couldn’t reach the first time around.

I also really enjoy that Infernax allows you to sort of level up and purchase items that allow you to fight in battle tailored to your tastes. For example, if you want to focus on brute strength and power that is an option, but if you want to focus on stamina and your magical abilities that option is there too.

The boss fights are one of the best features of the game. Much like the Dark Souls games, you know that part of the excitement is getting to see the wicked monster designs as you progress. It’s the exact same in Infernax. Boss fights are against awesomely hideous beasts. It’s great to figure out how to defeat those bosses. It’s that throwback feeling of defeating the heavies in Castlevania or Contra. The same rewarding experience you felt with those classics definitely translates well.

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Infernax is an awesome side-scrolling experience that is filled with as much of a nostalgic air as it is a cast of H.P. Lovecraft-inspired monsters. The choices that you make throughout the game gives players a great reason to come back and give it another play through. Plus, there are plenty of side-missions and secrets that can be easily missed the first time around. Infernax is a great experience for fans of Castlevania and for fans of horror in general.

Infernax is out now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.

 

 

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Rob Zombie Joins McFarlane Figurine’s “Music Maniacs” Line

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Rob Zombie is joining the growing cast of horror music legends for McFarlane collectibles. The toy company, headed by Todd McFarlane, has been doing its Movie Maniacs line since 1998, and this year they have created a new series called Music Maniacs. This includes legendary musicians, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Trooper Eddie from Iron Maiden.

Adding to that iconic list is director Rob Zombie formerly of the band White Zombie. Yesterday, via Instagram, Zombie posted that his likeness will join the Music Maniacs line. The “Dracula” music video inspires his pose.

He wrote: “Another Zombie action figure is headed your way from @toddmcfarlane ☠️ It’s been 24 years since the first one he did of me! Crazy! ☠️ Preorder now! Coming this summer.”

This won’t be the first time Zombie has been featured with the company. Back in 2000, his likeness was the inspiration for a “Super Stage” edition where he is equipped with hydraulic claws in a diorama made of stones and human skulls.

For now, McFarlane’s Music Maniacs collection is only available for pre-order. The Zombie figure is limited to only 6,200 pieces. Pre-order yours at the McFarlane Toys website.

Specs:

  • Incredibly detailed 6” scale figure featuring ROB ZOMBIE likeness
  • Designed with up to 12 points of articulation for posing and play
  • Accessories include microphone and mic stand
  • Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Showcased in Music Maniacs themed window box packaging
  • Collect all McFarlane Toys Music Maniacs Metal Figures
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“In a Violent Nature” So Gory Audience Member Throws Up During Screening

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Chis Nash (ABC’s of Death 2) just debuted his new horror film, In a Violent Nature, at the Chicago Critics Film Fest. Based on the audience’s reaction, those with squeamish stomachs may want to bring a barf bag to this one.

Thats right, we have another horror film that is causing audience members to walk out of the screening. According to a report from Film Updates at least one audience member threw up in the middle of the film. You can hear audio of the audience reaction to the film below.

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This is far from the first horror film to claim this kind of audience reaction. However, early reports of In a Violent Nature indicates that this film may be just that violent. The film promises to reinvent the slasher genre by telling the story from the killer’s perspective.

Here is the official synopsis for the film. When a group of teens takes a locket from a collapsed fire tower in the woods, they unwittingly resurrect the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime. The undead killer soon embarks on a bloody rampage to retrieve the stolen locket, methodically slaughtering anyone who gets in his way.

While we will have to wait and see if In a Violent Nature lives up to all of its hype, recent responses on X offer nothing but praise for the film. One user even makes the bold claim that this adaptation is like an arthouse Friday the 13th.

In a Violent Nature will receive a limited theatrical run starting May 31, 2024. The film will then be released on Shudder sometime later in the year. Make sure to check out the promo images and trailer below.

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New Windswept Action Trailer for ‘Twisters’ Will Blow You Away

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The summer movie blockbuster game came in soft with The Fall Guy, but the new trailer for Twisters is bringing back the magic with an intense trailer full of action and suspense. Steven Spielberg’s production company, Amblin, is behind this newest disaster film just like its 1996 predecessor.

This time Daisy Edgar-Jones plays the female lead named Kate Cooper, “a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.”

Twisters cast includes Nope’s Brandon Perea, Sasha Lane (American Honey), Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders), Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Nik Dodani (Atypical) and Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney (Beautiful Boy).

Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and hits theaters on July 19.

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