In Spain, excellent independent games are being developed. This shouldn’t come as a surprise by now, considering the number of exceptional games that have been released in recent years. Yet, it still manages to be somewhat surprising. That’s why we continue to give them visibility, shine a spotlight on them, trying to remind everyone that, even if it might not seem like it, the country is a small powerhouse in the realm of video games. This is further evidenced by the latest announcement of a homegrown indie game.
Baroque Decay, the developers behind games like “The Count Lucanor” and “Yuppie Psycho,” have announced their new title. A game previously known under the codename Project Mosquito has now been unveiled as “Catechesis.”
“Catechesis” is an RPG with a pixel art style similar to their previous two games. Players take on the role of an altar boy who has been possessed by the devil. According to the Steam synopsis, “now, every good action he takes opens a door to hell. He must be virtuous during the day and fight demons at night, all while trying to save his grandfather’s life without condemning the world to the eternal fires of hell.” It’s a dark yet spectacular premise for a horror game.
With dual-stick combat mechanics, stealth phases, exploration, and anime-style cinematic scenes, this seems to be Baroque Decay’s most ambitious project to date. Their level of ambition demands our attention as the game develops.
The only hiccup is that it still lacks a release date. Nevertheless, it’s already possible to add it to your wishlist on Steam. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Switch, and PC.
