Would You Kindly Spill Your Blood? - Crisol: Theater of Idols by Vermila Studios
In an alternative 20th-century Spain, you play as Gabriel, a captain recruited by the Sun God to hunt down the God of Tides. Your enemies are wooden marionettes without strings, your weapons reload using your own blood, and the city of Tormentosa lies in ruin beneath dark, rain-soaked skies. Welcome to Crisol: Theater of Idols. She's sad, but she's not playing. It might come as a shock (ha), but one of my favorite game series is BioShock (by 2K Games). These games explore the consequences of Objectivism - particularly self-interest and laissez-faire capitalism. I replay the series every couple of years, even though I already know the story and have unlocked most of the achievements. Crisol: Theater of Idols feels like a love letter to those games, but with a distinctly Spanish and religious flair. First, let’s talk about atmosphere. The environments are stunning, filled with towering buildings and ornate manors. The level design guides you through the story in a deliberate w...






