Survival horror game Shadow Sacrament: The Roots of Evil heading to Nintendo Switch

Eldritch House is readying its upcoming game Shadow Sacrament: The Roots of Evil for Nintendo Switch, the studio announced today. Release timing is still being decided.

Shadow Sacrament: The Roots of Evila is a grim survival horror game in which players look to discover the secrets of an ancient monastery as a detective. The game has puzzles to solve and some terrifying nightmares.

Learn more about the project in the following overview:

Shadow Sacrament is a disturbing survival horror game set in the 19th century. You play as a detective, tormented by a recent loss, who must use his wits and instincts to unravel a gruesome crime and survive the unspeakable horrors lurking in an ancient, isolated monastery. Haunted by his grief, he seeks purpose in the pursuit of truth. Each solved enigma reveals more of the dark mystery that haunts the site, while intense combat against nightmarish creatures tests his resolve. With limited resources and relentless terror, Shadow Sacrament delivers a horror experience that will push your courage and skill to its limits.

Within the eerie confines of an ancient monastery, traverse perilous corridors, scouring every darkened corner for crucial clues and essential items. Each creak and flicker fuels your dread, as you edge closer to uncovering a terrifying mystery—or sealing your fate.

Smart use of tools and the ability to decipher codes and puzzles are crucial to advancing the story. A sharp mind uncovers hidden truths.

Prepare for relentless terror as you confront sinister threats that lurk in the shadows. Only strategic combat and unwavering courage will ensure your survival.

Arm yourself with a diverse arsenal of weapons and steel your nerves against the horrors that await.

Every decision counts as you strategize to survive and thrive in a world where every resource is precious.

Key Features

• Handcrafted Pixel Art: Mesmerizing frame-by-frame animation breathes life into a chilling world of terror.
• Immersive Storytelling: Plunge into a haunting narrative teeming with unspeakable horrors and spine-chilling mysteries.
• Challenging Puzzles: Confront intricate puzzles that guard the sinister secrets of the monastery, testing your wit and nerve.
• Unrelenting Combat: Face relentless battles where each decision could mean life or death in a ruthless struggle against darkness.
• Resource Management: Scavenge and ration precious resources, vital for surviving the lurking terrors that haunt every shadow.

Find a trailer for the game below.

Announcement Trailer

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