That Mansions of Madness video game adaptation is now an Arkham Horror game

That Mansions of Madness video game adaptation is now an Arkham Horror game

That Mansions of Madness video game adaptation is now an Arkham Horror game Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. That Mansions of Madness video game adaptation is now an Arkham Horror game Out on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC next year. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 22 Oct 2020 13 comments Asmodee Digital's video game adaptation of the hugely popular Lovecraft-inspired Mansions of Madness board game series has had something of a rejig, and will now launch on Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and PC under the banner of a different hugely popular Lovecraft-inspired board game series; say hello to Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace. Mansions of Madness: Mother's Embrace was originally announced back in 2018, with an anticipated release date of Q1 2019. Evidently, that did not come to pass, but it'll now arrive - with its new name and with a new developer, Artefacts Studio, at the helm - next year. Despite the name change, Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace still very much resembles the game that was announced back in 2018 on the surface, although, given the scant gameplay details revealed previously, it's impossible to tell how much has altered under the hood. Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace still sets players loose in a spooky old mansion circa 1926, but Asmodee has now shared a few additional details. Described as a "squad-based narrative adventure game offering a mix of exploration, investigation and tactical RPG combat phases set in the Lovecraftian universe", it sees players descending on the mansion following the murder of a professor of astronomy. There are 12 uniquely skilled protagonists to choose from in total, all taken from across the Arkham Horror universe (of which Mansions of Madness is part of, if you're unfamiliar with the connection). "As investigators face off against Lovecraftian horrors, they will descend deeper into the depths of madness, affecting their level of sanity and causing traumas that will impact the course of their investigation," explains Asmodee. "Along with facing curious science, living nightmares and a sinister cult, players will combat an array of enemies in turn-based combat, all while attempting to retain their sanity." Additionally, it turns out Mother's Embrace's action won't just be confined to the aforementioned mansion; over the course of its nine chapters, the investigation will take players to "shadowed institutions and mysterious locales, ranging from Miskatonic University, the Arkham Asylum, and the bayous of Louisiana". Asmodee will be showing off more Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace in a livestream today, 21st October, at 8pm BST. It's part of Steam's Digital Tabletop Fest, which runs until next Monday, 26th October. And if you like what you see, the game will be available some time next year on Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and Steam, priced at $19.99 USD (around £15). Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store
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