Mobile games developer Curioso to release PG-13-rated horror game

Rituals: Book of SKOG

Cheshire based mobile games publisher released their second title in time for Christmas

Macclesfield-based Curioso Games is set to release its latest mobile game, ‘Rituals: The Book of SKOG’, in early December.

The horror-themed immersive puzzle game takes players on a journey through SKOG, a secluded forest area where they must perform rituals to keep evil forces at bay.

The thriller game is the second title to be released by the Cheshire developer this year – it follows on from the successful game, Lanterns, which made its debut on the KaiOS platform in September.

Curioso said, differing from the playful aesthetics of traditional, casual puzzle games, Rituals is an unpredictable display of moody visuals, unsettling effects and captivating music.

Even the simplest of puzzles can become a challenge in these conditions and Rituals thrives on surprising its players.

While the scary themes and PG-13 rating make the game unsuitable for children, the accessible mechanics and atmospheric theme make for a fun experience, even for those with no prior knowledge of mobile gaming.

Head of Curioso, Johanna Vuorela, said: “Rituals has been an exploratory project to create an immersive horror experience for mobile devices.

“We wondered if casual puzzle games were about taking a few minutes to reset your brain, could a few minutes of ‘fright’ do the same?

“We have a lot of extra content planned, but want to get the game into the hands of players as soon as possible to get their feedback and see what they want from us next.”

‘Rituals: Book of SKOG’ will be available to download free on iOS and Android devices on December 5, 2019.

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