TheBlasphemousseries has made waves as a unique retro-inspired action-platformer that blends a classic aesthetic with a delightfully dark story and imagery. Developed by The Game Kitchen,Blasphemousand its sequel have left a mark in the world of indie games, which has raised plenty of questions regarding a potential third entry.
Both chapters in the series have brought players a mix of brutal combat and religious imagery,makingBlasphemousan incredibly unique Soulslike experience. While there are many fans out there who hope for a third game, The Game Kitchen continuing the game’s story would present a fork in the road that will need to be addressed sooner, rather than later. If the developer expandsBlasphemous' narrative, it may serve the series best if it were the last installment. On the other hand, though, it may be wiser for The Game Kitchen to go ahead and move on to a fresh IP.
It May Be Time For The Game Kitchen to Move On From Blasphemous
Blasphemous Needs to Avoid Overstaying Its Welcome
Yes,Blasphemoushas been a strong addition to the indie genre, but trying to stretch the IP further than necessary also runs the risk of making its concept grow stale. Now that two chapters have explored the lore of its strangeGothic-inspired medieval world, a thirdBlasphemouscould be pushing things too far. Of course, there is the possibility that The Game Kitchen could achieve what FromSoftware did withDark Souls 3and offer a balanced third chapter that doesn’t feel like the series has gone too far, but that’s definitely easier said than done.
The Game Kitchen May Want to Explore Dark Fantasy in Other Ways
Instead of diving intoanotherBlasphemousgame, The Game Kitchen may have better success with showcasing what it can do outside the horror fantasy IP by crafting original stories that are in the same genre. While the developer hasn’t fully confirmed that this is the move going forward, The Game Kitchen’s newest project may be implying that.The Stone of Madnessbrings players yet another dark story, this time set in an 18th-century Spanish monastery that players must escape.
Exploring various points of history through a bleakBlasphemous-inspired lens could present The Game Kitchen with a powerful tool for crafting strong stories that still retain a cohesive tone.The Stone of Madnessfocuses on stealthover its predecessor’s brutal combat, which is an intriguing change of pace.
The Stone of Madnessfeatures five playable characters: Agnes, Leonora, Eduardo, Amelia, and Alfredo.
The Game Kitchen Continues to Broaden Its Horizons as a Studio
The Game Kitchen is alsodevelopingNinja Gaiden: Ragebound. While this title foregoes the developer’s more history-focused stories, it further demonstrates that the studio has a desire to branch out beyond theBlasphemousname. If the developer can prove its talents in other genres, then The Game Kitchen is likely to create better longevity for itself in the long run, even if that means stepping away from the series that helped put the studio in the spotlight.
Blasphemouslaunched in 2019, while its sequel was released back in 2023. So, even if a third game is greenlit, there may be a long wait ahead.
As it stands, it’s unclear ifBlasphemous 3will ever become a reality. At IndieDevDay 2024 in Barcelona, Studio Director Mauricio García cheekily joked about the state of a thirdBlasphemous, stating that the game “is happening in the same year thatHalf-Life 3is happening.” Based on that response alone,Blasphemous 3seems unlikely. There is always room for surprises, though, and if a third chapter ever enters development, making it the finale of the series may be the best way forBlasphemousto maintain its charm.
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A foul curse has fallen upon the land of Cvstodia and all its inhabitants - it is simply known as The Miracle.Play as The Penitent One - a sole survivor of the massacre of the ‘Silent Sorrow’. Trapped in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, it’s down to you to free the world from this terrible fate and reach the origin of your anguish.Explore this nightmarish world of twisted religion and discover its many secrets hidden deep inside. Use devastating combos and brutal executions to smite the hordes of grotesque monsters and titanic bosses, all ready to rip you limb from limb. Locate and equip relics, rosary beads and prayers that call on the powers of the heavens to aid you in your quest to break your eternal damnation.Explore a Non-Linear World: Overcome fearsome enemies and deadly traps as you venture through a variety of different landscapes, and search for redemption in the dark gothic world of Cvstodia.
