Slitterhead creator Keiichiro Toyama says he and the team at Bokeh Game Studio are committed to “originality,” even if that means the game is “a little rough around the edges.”
Toyama, who created Gravity Rush, Silent Hill, and the terrifying Siren series, hasn't released a new game since 2008's Siren: Blood Siren, making this week's release of Slitterhead especially exciting for horror fans.
Speaking with GameRant, Toyama emphasized that he has always strived to make sure his games feel fresh and unique above all else.
“Since the first Silent Hill, we've maintained a commitment to freshness and originality, even if that means being a little rough around the edges,” Toyama said.
“That attitude has remained constant throughout my works and in Slitterhead.”
It remains to be seen what exactly Toyama thinks is “harsh” about Slitterhead, but fortunately, we don't have to wait long: the long-awaited action horror is out later this week and is coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games . Store, PlayStation 4, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 8, 2024.
Slitterhead was first announced in 2021. We first got a good look at it last summer, when a developer diary revealed new details about its inaugural title, including a sneaky look at some of the game's enemies, abilities, and surprise. – the ability to play like a dog, something that was also repeated in images leaked in June.