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Soul of the Beholder
Soul of the Beholder is a 2023 psychological horror videogame developed and published by Century Breakdown Studios for the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC. It was the first project ever created by the company, being released in October 27, 2023,

Its world revolves around the concept of beholders, individuals with the power of creating psychic manifestations of their own minds, known as wardens; these entities manifests itself in various forms, mostly taking the form of humanoid beings at the service of their users. The game allows the player, who takes the mantle of a beholder, to summon and control their wardens in order to defend themselves from the terrors awaiting them. The story is set during the 19th century in Germany. Victoria Harper, a British detective who travels to West Germany in order to investigate a set of murders, Soon, she ends up discovering the local legends of a kind of people capable of summoning "ghouls" by their side to protect them: After a fatal encounter with the killer, she ends up awakening one of these supernatural spirits, becoming one of them.

The game is known for its experimental gameplay, aiming to create an immersive experience in which the player can control two characters at the same time: The fictional city of Verdamt is a haunting open world, consisting of striking landscapes recreating the year of 1868, and with a plethora of unimaginable horrors awaiting for anyone who wanders inside: The player's warden allows them to defend themselves, creating a dynamic in which they aren't completely vulnerable from the threats awaiting for them.