Creating games is a very creative process. When I began The Alien Cube, I had more knowledge and experience, but I never stopped learning new things and discovering different methods and solutions to fit my workflow. I learned and discovered new things every day. With The Land of Pain, I started from nothing. How did that help the development process for The Alien Cube?ĭuring the development of The Land of Pain, I learned how to use CRYENGINE in depth which helped me a lot with this new title, and I was able to create a more powerful experience. Another author I love is Edgar Allan Poe, and it is no coincidence that your uncle is called Edgar in the game. When I discovered Lovecraft, I was fascinated by his works, particularly his short tales From Beyond and The Colour Out of Space. I took inspiration not only from my memories, but literature also played an important role as well. For example, I loved my cassette player growing up, and one appears in the game as a way for the player to listen to some mysterious tapes that they find throughout the adventure. As a 90s kid myself, my childhood memories inspired much of the 90s feel to the game and specific elements in the game. The outdoor environments were inspired by the landscapes of Northern Italy near the Alps, where I was born. The game is set in many different locations from the late 1990s. It is a game rich in story, atmosphere, and plenty of plot twists! I've been working on the game for a few years, and I am so excited to share it with the gaming community.

I also decided to hide some secrets to discover throughout the game for players who love exploring. There are many different locations to explore and investigate, from snowy forests to dark dungeons and otherworldly places. It is a step forward from The Land of Pain in many aspects, such as more environments, better gameplay, improved graphics, and so on. The Alien Cube is a cosmic first-person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft’s stories and is a spiritual successor to my first game, The Land of Pain. Hop on the CRYENGINE official forum and send a private message to Cry-Nic with the answer for your chance to win a free Steam key for The Alien Cube.Īs we celebrate launch week for The Alien Cube, we caught up with Alessandro to learn more about the game and his advice for indie game developers.Ĭongrats on the upcoming launch Alessandro! Can you tell us a bit more about the game? What mysterious object did Edgar find amongst the ruins of the old family house? And you can win a copy of The Alien Cube by playing the demo, or by tuning in as we stream the game on the official CRYENGINE Twitch channel tomorrow at 17:00 CEST and answering the following question: You can wishlist the game ahead of its release and download a free demo by visiting Steam. Tormented by nightmarish visions, you will need to embark on a journey to seek out the truth about what happened to Edgar and the occult world he was involved in and survive the darkness that haunts you too. The Alien Cube is a Lovecraftian “cosmic first-person horror adventure” from solo developer Alessandro Guzzo and is set to launch this Thursday! In the game, you play Arthur, a lonely man whose life will change drastically after his uncle Edgar disappears and strange events occur.

Get game dev advice and find out how you can win a copy! We interview solo dev hero Alessandro Guzzo about The Alien Cube, which launches on Thursday.

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