[Rewritten Title] “Blighted Set to Launch on Consoles at Summer Game Fest”

Sure thing. Here’s the messier version:

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So, guess what? Drinkbox Studios — yeah, those guys who made Guacamelee! — they’re doing it again. They’ve got this wild new game called Blighted, and boy, it’s a trip. It’s like you’re smacked into this psychedelic western nightmare. Seriously, what a combo, right? Anyway, if you’ve got a console, you can dive in. Maybe. If you want.

Picture this: you’re in this trippy 3D world. It’s all action and RPG vibes mixed with… what did they call it? A Metroidvania. Sounds like a fancy coffee, but nope. It’s a game. You’re supposed to battle through this crazy landscape to grab back all those memories that belong to your people. No idea why that stuck with me, but it did.

Back in the day, they used to bury folks with seeds in their noggins which sprouted into memory trees. I mean, who comes up with this? These trees had fruit packed with knowledge. Generations thrived on it. Until… bam! Sorcisto showed up. Ate brains raw (yikes!) and pretty much trashed everything — including your village. Rude. Apparently, he’s the reason for this messed-up Blight you’re supposed to deal with.

You’re the only one left from your village’s massacre. Survival mode, right? Trying to reclaim memories before the Blight thingy gets you too. Fun times. Or not.

Oh, and your Blight’s not just a problem. It’s like this crazy double-edged sword. You use it for power, to unlock juicy secrets, but it might munch on your soul? Just guessing there.

Anyway — wait, where was I? Oh right, features! Combat’s intense. Feels like threading a needle, probably. Time attacks, chain combos, boom, deadly finishers. And the Blight thing? Keeps tweaking stuff around you. Good luck.

Here’s a kicker: consume brains from bosses to gain their memories. Gross but intriguing. Your skills expand like… something big. And then there are these surreal landscapes, psychedelic creatures — a feast for your senses. If any of that makes sense.

And there’s co-op! Grab a buddy, take on the madness together. Drop-in, drop-out style. Thank goodness for friends!

Not to forget, the music’s ace — Jim Guthrie’s involved. You might know him from other games. Apparently, his tunes are haunting but brilliant. Whatever that means.

Blighted’s a ride. Chaotic, intense, and probably not for the faint-hearted. But that’s just my two cents. Go check it out if you dare. Or not. Up to you.

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