Invercity Game Works has stepped into the spotlight with its debut title, Project Retrograde: The Becoming. Shown off with a trailer on IGN’s YouTube channel, the game instantly sparks memories of Resident Evil, with a few unique twists thrown in. It’s coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, though there’s no release date yet.
Project Retrograde: The Becoming – exclusive announcement trailer
The setting takes us back to 1995, a time when humanity’s last hope – Project Retrograde – crumbled under the weight of something far worse. Deep underground, an ancient parasite named L.U.C.A. destroyed everything. You take on the role of a bounty hunter who becomes infected by this very parasite. The catch? It grants you power strong enough to fight back, but at the risk of consuming you entirely.
Here’s where it gets really interesting. Being bonded with L.U.C.A. means you can absorb the combat memories of others. So your character doesn’t just learn skills, they inherit fighting styles. One fight you’re pulling off kung fu combos, the next you’re moving like a ruthless assassin. It’s fast, dangerous, and fuelled by survival.
But The Becoming isn’t just about the fights. The world is drenched in retro-tech aesthetics, with strange underground systems waiting to be uncovered. Players can mess with the LUX system to alter underground weather or scale massive towers to uncover long-hidden truths about the fall of Project Retrograde.
It’s clear where the inspiration comes from, but The Becoming looks like it’s aiming to carve its own space with parasite-driven powers and a heavy survival edge. Horror fans should definitely keep this one on their radar.
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Whoa, talk about a retro-cool setup! Project Retrograde: The Becoming sounds like an absolute blast, turning humanitys last hope into a parasite party. Absorbing combat memories? Thats like the ultimate, slightly terrifying, game of Mortal Kombats Learn Move. I love the sound of fast, dangerous, and fuelled by survival – sounds like Ill be losing my mind (and possibly my humanity) in a fun way. Plus, messing with retro-tech and scaling towers? Perfect for when I need a break from, you know, *existing*. Definitely has my horror-loving attention! Spread the love indeed!PNG compress lossless
Whoa, this Project Retrograde: The Becoming sounds intense! A parasite that gives you powers but risks consuming you – talk about a tough gig! Absorbing other fighters memories is such a unique twist, youll be switching up styles faster than I switch between gaming chairs. And messing with the LUX system? Sounds like less playing and more underground science experiment gone wrong.
Honestly, the retro-tech aesthetic combined with this high-stakes power play looks like it could get messy, in the best way possible. Bring on the survival horror chaos! Definitely keeping an eye on this one.act-two ai
Whoa, hold onto your virtual hats! This Project Retrograde: The Becoming sounds like a real trip, what with the retro-tech and the whole being eaten by an ancient parasite but getting super powers deal. Absorbing other fighters memories? Thats like a horror games version of try before you buy combat moves – sounds messy, but fun! Though I hope the alter underground weather part doesnt mean I accidentally turn into a giant puddle of L.U.C.A. goo. Still, looks like a weirdly cool ride for survival horror fans desperate for something different. Just hope the LUX system doesnt end up being more confusing than the actual parasite mechanics!laser marking machine