What Onyx on Switch 2 Means for Horror Fans
This deal signals that Nintendo is opening its doors to mature horror experiences, potentially paving the way for more third-party horror exclusives on Switch 2.
This deal signals that Nintendo is opening its doors to mature horror experiences, potentially paving the way for more third-party horror exclusives on Switch 2.
Key points - Onyx: The Dark Grip is one of the first Nintendo-exclusive horror games in over a decade. - Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 Remake success helped build trust with Nintendo. - The game is built entirely for Switch 2's handheld mode and is a 2.5D psych-horror. - Broken Mirror Games is a publishing division of Bloober Team, less than a year old.
Timeline - 2024: Bloober Team releases Silent Hill 2 Remake to critical acclaim. - 2025: Broken Mirror Games announces Onyx: The Dark Grip as a Switch 2 exclusive. - 2014: Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water launches as the last third-party Nintendo-exclusive horror game.
FAQ
Q: Is Onyx: The Dark Grip a Nintendo exclusive? A: Yes, it's set to be one of the first third-party Nintendo-exclusive horror games since 2014, built specifically for the Switch 2's handheld mode.
Q: What is Onyx: The Dark Grip about? A: It's a 2.5D psych-horror game where you play as both a God and the person possessed by it, breaking the fourth wall.
Q: Why did Nintendo agree to this horror exclusive? A: Bloober Team built trust with Nintendo through their 'Japanese approach' to business and the success of Silent Hill 2 Remake.
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