LOS ANGELES, USA – FEBRUARY 24, 2025 – Snail Inc. in partnership with Wandering Wizard, is excited to announce that The Cecil: The Journey Begins, the indie action adventure with a terrifying twist, from developer Genie Interactive Games, is now available in Steam Nest Fest. Starting today, Steam players can experience the horror firsthand with a free demo, available from Monday, February 24 through Monday, March 3.
A dream getaway turns into a nightmare for John and Sarah, when their stay at the infamous Cecil Hotel descends into terror. John wakes up in a dark cell, realising Sarah is missing. Now, he must fight to survive and find her, uncovering the horrifying secrets that lurk in the hotel's eerie haunted halls before it’s too late.
Watch The Cecil: The Journey Begins Steam Next Fest dev diary, here: https://youtu.be/2t1YsTVLbRY
Download The Cecil: The Journey Begins press kit, here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12xdtkqex6d3hsLsslEBhNfQ3l04gdh_A
Wishlist The Cecil: The Journey Begins on Steam, here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2019340/The_Cecil_The_Journey_Begins/
The Cecil: The Journey Begins Steam Next Fest Demo will be available for free throughout Steam Next Fest, giving players a chilling glimpse into this first-person psychological horror adventure. The development team welcomes player feedback and is looking forward to delivering its most heart-stopping experience yet to the Steam community.
Key Features:
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First-Person Action: Take on the role of John and experience a spine chilling battle of terrifying pursuit through dark hallways from a first-person perspective.
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Scary and Unusual Foes: Discover what lurks the halls of The Cecil hotel, and get up close and personal with creepy monsters and tall metal screamers, leaving you terrified around every corner. Immersive
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Gameplay: Fight enemies in shooter-style battles, explore dangerous rooms, and utilize objects in the world to escape your fate as you make your way through the mind-bending halls of The Cecil.
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Puzzles and Discoveries: Solve fast-paced puzzles and collect discoveries along the way to help you progress to new areas, as you uncover the details of how things came to be at this mysterious hotel.
For more information on The Cecil: The Journey Begins, head over to the official Steam page.
For creators interested in collaborative opportunities please reach out to creatordirect@noiz.gg
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About Genie Interactive Games
Founded in 2019, Genie Interactive Games embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionize the gaming industry. With a strong focus on innovation and creativity, the company began development on its debut title in 2021, which showcased their dedication to delivering unique and immersive gaming experiences. Recognizing the importance of fostering a collaborative and dynamic workspace, Genie Interactive Games soon established its own state-of-the-art creators' studio. This cutting-edge facility, specifically designed to encapsulate a game-themed environment, provides the ideal atmosphere for developers, artists, and designers to collaborate seamlessly and bring their visionary projects to life. For more information, please head to the official website: https://genieinteractive.com/ ;
About Wandering Wizard
Wandering Wizard is passionately committed to championing indie game developers. We provide a platform for fresh voices, revolutionary ideas, and daring experiments within the indie gaming realm. Embracing the inherent risks of indie game development, we partner with creators worldwide to enrich the global gaming community with inclusive, inspiring, and innovative gaming experiences.
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About Snail, Inc. Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.
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