Strange Antiquities, the standalone sequel to Strange Horticulture, will be released on September 17 for Nintendo Switch and PC through Steam. Game This is an occult mystery with puzzle elements, set in a small town filled with secrets and supernatural occurrences.
Strange Antiquities Story
Players take on the role of a shopkeeper Strange Antiquities in the town of Undermere. Shopkeeper Eli White leaves town to investigate signs of menace such as the appearance of ominous crows, mysterious illnesses, and the darkness that envelops people's homes.
As an apprentice thaumaturge, the player is entrusted with managing the shop during Eli White's departure. The town of Undermere sits on the shores of a lake as well as on the boundary between the real world and the otherworld, so interactions with supernatural events are part of the daily routine.
Gameplay
Every day, players will serve customers who come in with various requests for occult artifacts. This task involves examining the details of the artifacts, identifying their origins, and recording them using references from the shop's collection of illustrated books.
In addition, players will make decisions that affect relationships with townspeople, explore outside the shop to find artifacts or investigate rumors, and solve puzzles related to the history of the shop building.
Features
Strange Antiquities brings a variety of features that shape the gaming experience, including:
- Artifact Identification and Cataloging - Examine artifact details, determine identities, and record them in the store collection.
- Influential Choices - Deciding to help or harm a customer, with repercussions in the city.
- Exploration Using Maps - Explore the outer areas of the shop to find artifacts or investigate rumors.
- In-Store Puzzle - Uncover the secrets hidden in centuries-old buildings.
- Interaction with Shop Cats - Taking care of Jupiter, the cat that has become part of daily life at the shop.
Demo Available on Steam
Demo version Strange Antiquities can already be accessed via Steam. The demo showcases some of the game mechanics and gives an early look at the city of Undermere before the full release.
About Strange Antiquities
Strange Antiquities is a standalone sequel to Strange Horticulture which was released in 2022. Strange Horticulture received an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam from nearly 12,000 reviews. This achievement makes expectations for this new project quite high.
Game It offers new stories and characters, while maintaining the world and atmosphere that players have come to know. With a focus on mystery, puzzles, and detailed interactions, Strange Antiquities will bring the players back to Undermere on September 17.
Source: Gematsu
