Holstin offers a deeper look at its distinctive survival horror gameplay, set in a bleak, decaying town in 1992 Poland. Players step into the shoes of a protagonist searching for a missing friend while navigating a community overtaken by a sinister force.
Gameplay and Visuals
Holstin features a top-down perspective with richly detailed pixel art visuals enhanced by dynamic lighting and camera rotation. Players explore abandoned streets, interiors, and darkened woods, using a flashlight to illuminate threats and environmental details. The setting is brought to life with atmospheric effects and an ominous palette, emphasizing the game’s unsettling tone.
Combat appears tense and resource-driven, with the player wielding firearms against grotesque, corrupted creatures lurking in the shadows. Exploration is punctuated by moments of investigation, as the protagonist interacts with objects, searches for clues, and manages scarce supplies in a hostile environment.
Main Characters and Setting
The protagonist is a solemn-looking man with dark hair and a mustache, dressed in a collared jacket, navigating the isolated town of Jeziorne-Kolonia. The town’s Polish identity is clear in the setting, architecture, and cultural details. The player’s search is motivated by the disappearance of his friend Bartek, whose fate is unknown amid the spreading corruption.
Confirmed Features
- Hand-drawn pixel art environments with modern lighting and camera rotation
- Survival horror gameplay involving investigation, combat, and resource management
- Conversations with disturbed local residents, some exhibiting signs of psychological decay
- Exploration of a 1990s Polish town overrun by mysterious, consuming slime
- Encounters with hostile, mutated creatures and environmental hazards
Release Info
Holstin is in development by Sonka. A release date has not yet been announced.
Holstin stands out with its atmospheric pixel art, Eastern European setting, and a focus on psychological and survival horror elements.
