Nintendo is shaking things up with a brand new teaser for a horror game called Emio. A teaser was posted yesterday, giving fans a hint of the creepy vibe of the game.
This move seems like a big shift for the company known for its family-friendly games. The teaser, which is just fifteen seconds long, has everyone talking since it’s so different from what we usually expect from the publisher.
Emio Gets Revealed With a Creepy Teaser
Nintendo released the teaser for the game on its YouTube channel, and it’s kind of unsettling. The video shows a person wearing a creepy paper bag over their head, with a Jack-o’-lantern smile.
The atmosphere is dark and eerie, with a child’s piano playing some creepy notes. The editing was pretty good too, adding to the odd and spooky vibe. The teaser ends with Japanese characters that fans have translated to mean “smiling man,” which just adds to the mystery of what the game will actually be like.
Some fans are jokingly comparing the game to Luigi’s Mansion 4 in the YouTube comments. This is funny because Luigi’s Mansion is one of the publisher’s more lighthearted series that dabbles in spooky themes but is still very much family-friendly, not a full-on creepy horror game.
The latest game in the series, Luigi’s Mansion 3, was released in 2019 and features Luigi exploring a haunted hotel to rescue his friends. It’s a fun, ghost-hunting adventure with a cute and whimsical style, very different from the dark tone of Emio.
What really caught everyone’s attention is that the YouTube page for the teaser is age-restricted. That’s a rare move for the publisher, which usually focuses on games that are suitable for all ages. The Australian version of the trailer reveals some pretty heavy themes, like strong themes, violence, and references to suicide, domestic abuse, and cruelty.
Could Bloober Team Be Behind the Game?
The timing of the teaser is interesting because it lines up with some news from Bloober Team, a Polish game studio known for horror games. According to a user on ResetEra, The CEO of Bloober Team, Piotr Babieno, had earlier mentioned in an interview that they are working on a project called “Project M” for Nintendo platforms.
This has led to speculation that Bloober Team might be involved with the game, especially given their track record of horror games. Nothing is confirmed as of now, but this is a pretty good possibility.
The publisher’s foray into horror is a bold move to attract an older audience, particularly those who might usually turn to PlayStation for more mature content. The Switch has been wildly popular, but adding a creepy horror game could help the publisher tap into a new demographic and show that it can compete with others in the adult gaming market.
Emio looks like it could be a game-changer for the publisher. By stepping into the horror genre, the publisher is showing that it’s willing to take risks and push the boundaries of what we expect from them. Whether or not Bloober Team is involved, the game is already generating a lot of excitement and could be the start of a new strategy for the publisher.
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