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Shadows Over Loathing is a New Stick Figure RPG from Asymmetric

— April 20, 2023 — Tech
'Shadows Over Loathing' is a new indie game that combines comedy, adventure, and horror in a stick-figure world. The game is developed by Asymmetric Games, the creators of 'Kingdom of Loathing' and 'West of Loathing.' It was announced for Nintendo Switch during the Nintendo Indie World Showcase on April 19, 2023, and released digitally on the same day for the Nintendo Switch system. A physical edition of the game will be available for pre-order soon and will ship in the fall.

In Shadows Over Loathing, players can explore a vast and bizarre open world filled with mobsters, monsters, mysteries, and eldritch horrors beyond comprehension. The game features a turn-based combat system, a branching story with multiple endings, and a hand-drawn art style that mimics the look of a sketchbook. The game also promises to deliver plenty of humor and silliness, as well as references to pop culture and other indie games.

Shadows Over Loathing is a standalone sequel to West of Loathing, but it does not require any prior knowledge of the previous games. It is a game for fans of RPGs, comedy, and stick figures who are looking for a unique and quirky experience on the Nintendo Switch or PC.

Image Credit: Asymmetric
Trend Themes
1. Stick-figure Rpgs - Developing unique RPGs with simple stick figure graphics provide an opportunity for indie game developers to create disruptive innovation in a crowded gaming market.
2. Humorous Horror Games - Combining horror and comedy in video games like 'Shadows Over Loathing' presents a trend of creating new genres and experiences for gamers.
3. Open-world Turn-based Combat - In the world of modern RPGs, combining open-world exploration with turn-based combat system presents an opportunity for creating innovative gameplay.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Industry - As the video game industry becomes more crowded, the development of unique games like 'Shadows Over Loathing' presents an opportunity for indie game developers to stand out from the competition.
2. Horror Genre - With the success of games like 'Shadows Over Loathing', there may be increase in the creation and exploration of new horror genres that combine humor and wit.
3. Comic Book and Graphic Novel Industry - Stick-figure graphics found in games like 'Shadows Over Loathing' may pave the way for new styles of graphic novels and comic books.
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