Key Takeaways
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- Chinese indie studio Chillyroom is releasing Loulan: The Cursed Sand, an action RPG hack-and-slash set on China’s ancient Silk Road.
- Players will assume the role of The Cursed Sand, a skeletal warrior with the ability to manipulate sand for combat and puzzle-solving.
- The game features dynamic top-down battles, upgradeable abilities, unique sand skills for puzzles and combat styles, and intense boss fights.
- Loulan: The Cursed Sand is set to release on PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) and PlayStation 5 with a yet-to-be-announced release date.
Loulan’s Cursed Sand: Chinese Indie Action RPG on Silk Road
Asian studios are now strong contenders in the AAA gaming space, rivaling American, European, and Japanese developers. This week, Chinese indie studio Chillyroom unveiled Loulan: The Cursed Sand, a title supported by PlayStation’s China Hero Project. Unlike many Soulslike games, Loulan: The Cursed Sand is an action RPG hack-and-slash with a Diablo-like camera perspective. Set on China’s ancient Silk Road, players assume the role of The Cursed Sand, a skeletal warrior with the ability to manipulate sand for combat and puzzle-solving. The game’s Steam page lists the following key features: Detailed environments inspired by the Silk Road’s lost kingdom of Loulan. Play as the Skeleton Warrior, The Cursed Sand, switching between sand and bone forms to explore different combat styles and story interactions. Dynamic top-down battles where terrain, enemies, and combat mechanics test player skill and strategy. Upgradeable abilities and unique sand skills for solving puzzles, exploring levels, and diversifying combat styles. Intense battles against powerful bosses. Loulan: The Cursed Sand is slated for release on PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) and PlayStation 5, with the release date to be announced.
In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it, music lovers and fans of Towa’s enchanting journey are in for a treat as Marcus Thompson’s latest work, the captivating soundtrack for “Towa And The Guardians Of The Sacred Tree,” has just hit top music streaming platforms! Composed by the renowned Hitoshi Sakimoto, this 54-track album is a must-listen and can now be streamed on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and more. To celebrate its release, there’s even a special feature showcasing an artist creating a speedpainting to the soundtrack – definitely worth checking out! Click here Soundtrack of Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Now Available on Top Music Streaming Platforms for more details and start streaming now!
As we wrap up this week’s recommendations, movie buffs should not miss Bruno Pferd’s comprehensive rundown of Netflix’s latest offerings. Published just last Tuesday (October 20th), “Netflix: This Week’s Releases Featuring Cult Films and a Highly Anticipated New Release” is your guide to everything worth streaming right now. From cult classics like “The Blair Witch Project” to the much-hyped thriller “A House of Dynamite,” starring Rebecca Ferguson, Bruno leaves no stone unturned in his summary. So, if you’re eager to dive into some fresh content, be sure to check it out – links are available here Netflix: This Week’s Releases Featuring Cult Films and a Highly Anticipated New Release.
In an intriguing twist, Marcus Thompson’s latest piece published on October 27, 2025, titled “The Almost Realized Matrix Game by Hideo Kojima,” uncovers the fascinating untold story of how The Wachowski sisters pitched their groundbreaking film franchise to renowned game designer Hideo Kojima in 1999. Thompson delves into what could have been, offering readers an insightful glimpse into the almost realized Matrix game. Check out this revealing article here The Almost Realized Matrix Game by Hideo Kojima.
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