Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag fans craving ship captaincy will notice The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu’s massive 17th-century vessel immediately. This 2026 psychological horror game from Xbox Partner Preview blends naval command with perception-distorting co-op terror.
ACE Team’s Unmatched Track Record
ACE Team Software S.A. delivers bizarre genre mashups that consistently excel. Zeno Clash’s mutant brawling, The Deadly Tower of Monsters’ kaiju satire, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos’ tribal combat, The Eternal Cylinder’s survival odyssey, and Rock of Ages’ physics bowling showcase unmatched creative range over two decades.
Perception-Distorting Co-op Horror
Four-player crews battle supernatural forces blurring reality and illusion. Each player experiences unique hallucinations, forcing teammates to distinguish real enemies from teammates. Friendly fire stays permanently enabled, amplifying paranoia as distorted perceptions sow doubt within the group.
Gameplay Loop Highlights
- Gory first-person combat in Cthulhu-inspired environments
- Individual hallucinations create unique player perspectives
- Supernatural forces distort situational awareness
- Team coordination essential to survive friendly fire chaos
- Command massive period-accurate sailing ship
ACE Team’s first co-op horror foray combines Black Flag-style naval gameplay with Thief-esque stealth-horror and innovative perception mechanics. Gamers trusting the studio’s perfect batting average will find day-one purchase justified by this wildly original concept.
