Overview

Developer: Cut to Bits

Publisher: Aniplex, Inc.

Release Date: May 22nd, 2024

Platforms: PC, consoles

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153750/Venture_to_the_Vile/

Press contact (Asia): [email protected]

Press contact (rest of the world): [email protected]

Website: https://venturetothevile.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CutToBits

Discord: https://discord.gg/6kBrKpp7MX

About Cut to Bits:

With a background in creating some of the most beloved and well known AAA openworld games to-date, such as GTA, Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and BioShock, Cut to Bits is committed to creating games that inspire thoughtfulness in the player, encouraging them to ask inquisitive questions about the choices they are making, the values they hold, and evaluate their points of view.

With the goal of increasing industry inclusivity, the team also works on various industry initiatives such as mentorships for those wanting to break into the industry, discord servers for producer knowledge sharing, diversity podcasts and more.

About Aniplex Inc.:

Based in Tokyo, Japan, Aniplex Inc. is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and a leading anime content distributor and production company. Aniplex, Inc. is known for planning and production of animation-based visual and musical works, planning and development of games, release and distribution of packaged products, production and distribution of theatrical works, program sales, merchandise licensing, planning, production, and sales of figures and goods, operation of the EC shop ANIPLEX+, stage events, and more.

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Summary

In this narrative and exploration-focused adventure, investigate each corner of a town now lost to darkness, meet a peculiar cast of characters, take on unrelenting terrors, and discover new quests and stories as the world dynamically shifts and changes with the time of day and weather. Explore a rich 3D world by navigating parallel planes of 2D gameplay – if you can see it, you can reach it in Venture To The Vile.

Becoming The Monster

Absorbing the Vile gives you more power but at what cost? As you become more of the Vile you’ll endure radical changes, taking on more of its characteristics and becoming increasingly grotesque and powerful.

As you become more and more unrecognizable, you’ll gain striking abilities that enhance your progress in the game and your ability to defeat vicious enemies.

How will this journey change you forever? And can you save the town or will you become the monster you’re fighting against?

Rich story, Dynamic World, Peculiar Characters

Immerse yourself in a rich narrative oozing with charm and memorable characters while getting lost in a whimsically dark world. Get to know the many quirky and charismatic NPCS such as the mad scientist, Dr. Crow, Mr. Finch and Mr. Dove the loveably inept crooks, the town gossip, Ernie Sparrow, Batty Badger, the eccentric tailor, and many more.

Explore a dynamic world as the time of day and weather conditions change your gameplay experience-- opening up new questions, unexpected upgrades, new monsters, and new narratives to uncover.

Innovative Puzzles

Unlike conventional 2D games where backgrounds simply serve as visuals, in Venture to the Vile you’re invited to explore and uncover any area of the environment you can see and access.

Solve innovative puzzles utilizing your logic skills and navigating the challenging 3D world within 2D spaces. Delve deep into the world around you uncovering the town’s secrets along the way.

Features List:

More than 40 peculiar and memorable NPCs to meet along the way
Victorian inspired landscapes and art that transport you back in time
Uncover hidden secrets while solving Innovative and challenging puzzles
Discover a compelling narrative as you make important decisions that will determine your fate forever
A vast variety of skills and abilities to master and level up
A thoughtfully curated and created eerie and ambient soundtrack