Horror freaks, I have some spooky news for you: Crow Country is coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 on October 16, just in time for Halloween vibes.
If you haven't heard of Crow Country and are a horror fan, specifically Resident Evil and PS1-era Silent Hill, well, you're missing out, my friend. It's a survival horror game that wears its inspiration on its sleeve, with that classic fixed-camera perspective and PS1-style graphics, but manages to innovate enough in its camera, gameplay, and puzzles to not be derivative. I also like that it's short enough that you can finish it in a couple of long sittings and move on to other spooky offerings, perhaps from our list of the best horror games?
Don't take it from me. Crow Country currently has 3,167 Steam reviews and a staggering 98% of them are positive, leaving the game with an “overwhelmingly positive” rating. GamesRadar+'s 4/5 star Crow Country review calls it a “fantastic retro horror recreation” with “great puzzles” and “good atmosphere and world-building.”
The story is set in 1990 and focuses on the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his titular theme park, Crow Country. As Special Agent Mara Forest, you've been tasked with investigating these matters, and as expected, things get weird pretty soon after your arrival.
As director Adam Vian revealed on Twitter, Crow Country's release on Switch and PS4 (previously on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) comes with new language options including Italian, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. It will also have its first official launch in Asia.
Looking ahead, here are all the upcoming horror games I can't wait to play.