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Press release:
PARIS – October 24th, 2022.
Highly rated indie splatterfest “Infernax” from The Arcade Crew and Berzerk Studio gets a new playable character tomorrow, complete with a retro horror inspired hockey mask.

Introducing The Stranger, a deadly force to be reckoned with, armed with a shotgun and a multitude of blunt objects capable of producing extremely satisfying levels of gore as you take out your enemies. The Stranger is unlockable off the bat by starting a new save file on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

Originally launched earlier this year, Infernax is currently ranked 84/100 on review aggregate website Metacritic and has been praised by fans and media alike for its challenging gameplay, solid mechanics and old school 8-bit nostalgia done right.

The game’s classic NES-era style you know and love puts you on a gore-fueled journey after you return from battle to find your homeland ravaged by an evil force that you must overcome if you are to save your people from the terror and darkness that’s overcome them in your absence.

Demon slayers eager to trade a mace for firepower can unlock The Stranger by naming a new save file’s character “stranger”. You’ll then don your sweet hockey mask, face horrors beyond the kin of man, and hopefully turn them into a bloody pulp using a shotgun and/or a trusty baseball bat. The Stranger also comes equipped with a badass shotgun, but its power comes at a risk in that its blast is so powerful you can slay enemies at a distance but the kickback is real, y’all, so be careful not to fall into the void.

With secrets to unlock, powerful abilities to learn, and an assortment of spells in your arsenal, you’ll be ready to face whatever lurks in the shadows and truly give em’ hell. Along the way, your morals will be tested by difficult choices that will shape not only the fate of Upel, but the fate of The Stranger or Alcedor themselves, leading to different gameplay paths. The challenge that lies ahead is not for the faint of heart, but Infernax offers both a classic hardcore mode and a more forgiving (but no less challenging) casual mode, for maximum enjoyment no matter how you play.

Infernax is available across Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One or PlayStation 4 for €19.99. Court the latest updates on Infernax by visiting https://www.infernax.com/, wishlist the game on Steam, and send your love to @TheArcadeCrew and @berzerkstudio by sharing all their posts on Twitter.

About the Arcade Crew
The Arcade Crew is based in Paris as a separate division of Dotemu. The boutique publisher is dedicated to producing and publishing awesome original games with a retro feel from small creative teams. The Crew is thrilled to discover and support new talents and create a real community around classic inspired titles. Get in touch with them at https://www.thearcadecrew.com/ and follow them on Twitter @thearcadecrew.

About Berzerk Studio
Founded in Quebec City in 2008, Berzerk Studio is an independent team committed to creating inventive, challenging experiences which balance humor and satisfying, high quality gameplay. Stay up to date with the studio and their games at http://www.berzerkstudio.com/ and follow them on Twitter @berzerkstudio and @infernax.