Sundered: Eldritch Edition

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Sundered: Eldritch Edition is a brutal action RPG with platforming and survival elements set in a Lovecraftian nightmare. You control Escher, a character with shifting abilities, navigating shifting environments filled with grotesque enemies and environmental hazards. Combat emphasizes precise timing and resource management while exploring procedurally generated areas that change with each playthrough. Local co-op lets two players tackle the chaos together though the difficulty remains punishing even with help. The game stands out for its stark art style blending hand-drawn visuals with a color palette of ash and blood. It leans into old-school challenge without hand-holding but offers optional difficulty settings for less masochistic players. Community reviews highlight its tense atmosphere and rewarding progression though some note the steep learning curve. Released in late 2018 it continues to draw praise for its tight mechanics and Lovecraftian dread. Thunder Lotus delivers a title that feels both nostalgic and unsettlingly fresh.