While there is no shortage of soul-likes for those waiting for FromSoftware's next hit, there are plenty of exiting shooters to burn. Ark Raidersfind out monster hunter-like is a bit difficult (especially later fearless' closed). There's definitely something cool about tracking down a monster, slicing off limbs to remove options from its attack pool, and finally chasing it down to secure the kill and damaging it in real combat. monster hunter Essentially a series of drive-out, terrifying boss fights, and because of that it's immensely satisfying at every turn. Fortunately, come 2027, a truth Predator option As is on the way Steamwho Elderfest.
As the name of this Steam game suggests, it hones in on a side feature monster hunter Series: Cooking. Instead of using the bits and pieces of creatures they kill to create weapon sets and upgrade their weapons, players are cooking with the tentacles, carapaces and otherworldly parts they've collected. monster hunter Fans will know all about food – eating before hunting is second only to sharpening the weapon it provides – but players actually become chefs and create an unsatisfying meal from scratch which adds an extra layer. And, on top of that, ElderfestA focus on Cthulu-like creatures, sci-fi gear, and alien planets should help it make its own way.
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Elderfist features at a glance
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Unleash Lovecraftian monsters in solo or co-op.
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Cook food through the grid system to buff your chef/monster hunter and prepare for the next encounter.
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Hunt with a variety of sci-fi weapons from giant blades to harpoon guns.
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Traverse the galaxy full of different biomes and creatures.
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Trick monsters into eating poisonous wildlife or distract them by using other characters roaming around the environment.
Elderfeast is a co-op action game where monsters are the menu. Find Lovecraftian horrors in the galaxy and smash them for ingredients to make your next meal. The better you cook, the stronger you become, but there's always something scary to hunt next.
Elderfeast is 70% hunting the Elder Gods, 30% cooking them
Obviously, as a co-op game about hunting monsters, the main gameplay loop is satisfying encounters with giant squids, anglerfish, and so on. Here, the effect of monster hunter It's pretty obvious to watch, as players are chopping off the tails, tentacles, limbs and more of the creatures they encounter. Players can wield different weapons that offer different gameplay styles, once again matching the game monster hunter suffrage For example, the harpoon gun is comparable to the bogans of that series, while the heavy butcher knife is similar to the largest sword.
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The comparisons also extend to combat preparations. As players traverse different planets, they will encounter different wildlife, and they can expect to interact with their target. Perhaps they will have an aversion to some small critters that will force them to run to your guns and blades. Or, more likely, Lovecraftian horrors will eat these tiny aliens, opening them up to attack. Players can poison small creatures to give their targets a nasty stomach ache and debuff, or trick dangerous ingredients into eating them directly. From there, the game of cat and mouse plays out as one would expect. And with a neat HUD attached to the character, as in dead space Games, action tracking should be very simple.
but, ElderfestThere is a focus on cooking that helps it stand out and makes it more than a monster hunter Play with a sci-fi coat of paint. opposite monster hunterWhile a cute paliko will cook the players a delicious meal in a funny-but-repetitive cutscene that the players will quickly skip, the players have a direct hand in the actual cooking of their food. They'll see tentacles moving around hearts and exotic plants, with a grid system used to determine what they actually find. Think about it Minecraftcraft of; If players place the ingredients in a certain order, they will get one meal, while a different position creates another dish. Experimenting to discover great recipes and buffs should prove extremely rewarding, and it looks like players will have an in-game cookbook (which doubles as a bestiary) that serves as an immersive way to track their quests.
Early interest in Elderfest is a promising sign
Although recently revealed, this monster hunter-like the game has managed to be wishlisted more than 10,000 times, with its trailer making the rounds on social media platforms like TikTok and quickly bringing attention to the game. Whether it's the game's impressive graphics, fluid-looking combat, entertaining cooking mechanics, Lovecraftian vibe, or all of the above, something is clearly clicking with gamers. Hopefully, this early hype is met with a release that meets the rapidly growing expectations of players, because what's shown here looks very attractive – despite the dishes. Elderfest Players don't cook.