[Rewrite this title] “Blighted Heading to Consoles from Summer Game Fest Highlights”

Sure, let’s see if I can let my inner human loose on this one.

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Drinkbox Studios is, drumroll please, bringing something super wild called Blighted to consoles—think crazy western meets trippy nightmare. Sound interesting? Yeah, I thought so.

So, Blighted. You’re basically battling it out in this 3D action RPG setting, trying to reclaim memories or something. It’s from the peeps who did Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World, so you know it’s gotta be wild. You’re using some dangerous stuff called Blight to navigate this twisted world. And why this sticks with me, I’ve no idea, but here we are.

Picture this: In ancient times, they shoved seeds in brains of the dead—yeah, you heard me right. Trees grew from these seeds, and fruits sprouted with memories inside. Sounds bizarre, but hey, it was tradition. Now, some guy named Sorcisto ruined it by eating brains raw—yeah, ew—and got crazy powerful. He pretty much wrecked everything, gobbled your village, burned down memory trees, and poisoned the world with Blight.

You, hero of this madness, are the sole survivor. Your mission, should you choose to accept (like you have a choice), is to reclaim your people’s memories before Blight consumes you.

And hey, talk about fighting your own demons! Your Blight is both your power and your doom. Lessons of courage, right? Or maybe it’s just a gaming gimmick—hard to say.

Blighted has some intense combat. Like, you gotta time things just right. Missed my chance at being a ninja, I guess. Chaining combos and doing those epic finishers is all kinds of satisfying though.

Anyway, harnessing your Blight isn’t just a plot point, it’s gonna change up the difficulty on you, like adapting the whole world based on how you roll. Keeps things fresh, I guess.

Also, memory munching? Beat bosses, scarf their memories like some weird power snack—yes, it’s wild—grow stronger, get more Blighted, whatever that means. And unlocking secrets? Keep your eyes peeled, seriously. I mean, who doesn’t love a good mystery?

Let’s not forget the world itself. It’s vibrant… like, that kind of psychedelic vibe with freaky characters and ridiculous landscapes. And yeah, there’s a co-op option if you and a buddy want to dive into the madness together. Casual mention here: Jim Guthrie’s haunting music will accompany you—he worked on cool stuff like Superbrothers.

So, there you have it. Blighted sounds like a blend of chaos and memory soup, ready to mess with your mind and maybe your heart. Or maybe it’s just a cool new game. Who knows. Check it out if you dare. Or don’t. Your call.