Last year an impressive Xbox showcase revealed to us The Last Case of Benedict Fox, an action-platformer with a highly stylised presentation wound together in what looks like a stellar story ad some very cool gameplay. Now we can learn for ourselves if those first impressions were right as the team has dropped a new demo for the game as part of Steam Next Fest while also sharing an all-new 16-minute developer video.

Step into 1925 Boston as the eponymous self-proclaimed detective to experience the deep mauve haze, sinister spires, foreboding footpaths, and unnerving reverberations of Limbo. As Benedict, you will delve further into oblivion to uncover the truth behind a mystifying family tragedy while answering to the whims of a demon that possesses his soul. Delve into memories of the dead through a chilling narrative interwoven with exhilarating combat and mind-bending puzzle design. Explore the arcane realms of life and death in the universe of Limbo as far as your psyche will allow, but beware, this case can easily consume you… leaving behind a never-ending and nightmarish comatose in its wake. Will this case be solved, or will you succumb to the insanity?

The Last Case of Benedict Fox Gameplay Features:

• Descend into Limbo - Benedict Fox’s bond with his demon companion allows him to descend into the consciousness of a deceased person, placing him into the world of Limbo. The mind is a dangerous place - with powerful emotions and painful memories! As the detective uncovers more clues, Limbo shifts and danger lurks.
  
• Demon-Enhanced Combat System - Players will encounter ruthless and dangerous enemies on their journey to solve the case. Utilize a combination of various objects, environmental surroundings, weapons, and traversal abilities to overcome danger that awaits.
  
• A Grim Mystery - As Benedict settles into the colonial manor of the family he is investigating, a rich and tragic story unfolds as he explores their intimate and disturbing story.
  
• Burtonesque Art Style - Become entranced by the dramatic gothic cinematic visual design inspired by film noir and Lovecraftian nightmares as you explore, traverse and progress through Limbo on your journey to solve the last case of Benedict Fox.

So another so-called "Lovecraftian" finds its way to us this year on PC and Xbox Series X, April 27. We're going to be delving deep (get it?!) into what it actually means to proclaim "Lavecraftian" when writing or talking about your game from an expert on the subject, with a little background on the man himself and what mechanics can derive from his unique and masterful style of horror, so stay tuned.

Grab the game's Steam demo here.