Spooky new Metroidvania Shadow Labyrinth gets a great pre-order discount

Everyone loves Pac-Man. The yellow ball of joy has been a staple in videogame history since his debut in arcades back in 1980, and after decades of spin-offs, formula changes, and other bizarre twists, it's time to take things back to basics - of course, that doesn't mean a basic arcade game, but a Metroidvania with spooky vibes and action-packed combat, right? Well, if that intrigues you, Shadow Labyrinth has now got a great discount before launch.

While that may sound like a strange place to take the long-running series, when looking at Pac-Man's lengthy history, it actually works quite well. Over seemingly hundreds of titles, the puck has been going from classic PC games to even taking a shot at becoming a great battle royale game, but Shadow Labryinth feels different, like a new step for the iconic character.

In my mind, Hollow Knight Silksong is one of the best Metroidvanias, but I've been waiting on that for over a year. So, while the Hollow Knight Silksong release date remains elusive, Shadow Labyrinth is doing a great job of scratching that itch.

In this action game, Shadow Labyrinth puts you in the role of a character lovingly called "Swordsman No. 8" as you explore a large maze (see: labyrinth) and fight plenty of monsters, as well as upgrade your abilities. Fortunately, you're not alone in your adventure, as a floating orb called Puck (see: Pac-Man) joins your side.

Ever since I saw the announcement trailer, I've been enthralled by the idea of diving into this world. Call me basic, but I always love a premise of "this light-hearted thing, but dark", and Shadow Labyrinth takes the very idea of Pac-Man and turns it into something new, yet familiar. In a wave of upcoming PC games, Shadow Labyrinth has got me waiting to dive into the halls of its terrifying maze.

If you're ready to explore this haunting take on Pac-Man, you can grab Shadow Labyrinth for just $25.19 at Fanatical. That's a 16% discount on the game before it launches, and cheaper than Steam itself, so you're getting an exciting new game to experience for a great price with this deal.

While you wait for the doors to swing open on Pac-Man's new adventure, make sure to check out the best PC games right now for something to pass the time with. Personally, I'd recommend grabbing a copy of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to sink your teeth into, as it's one of the best RPGs I've ever played.

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