Block 17 is a premium action PC game by developer Pixel Fusion Games and is a 2D sci-fi adventure featuring platforming elements and horror themes. In it, players must find a way to escape a mysterious prison on Mars while surviving the dangerous creatures that roam the entire facility and revealing its dark secrets.

Comparable to games like Katana ZERO and Sanabi, Block 17 combines cyberpunk themes with fast-paced side-scrolling combat, combined with stylish pixel art for a distinctly retro gameplay experience. Players must face and overcome all sorts of horrific enemies and frightening situations to survive and make it out alive.

Prison of horrors

Block 17 is a cyberpunk action horror adventure wherein you play as a mechanic sent to a high-security prison on Mars to fix an electrical malfunction. However, things turn for the worse when the lights disappear and you get knocked out, waking up surrounded by horrific monsters. You must now explore the dark and mysterious facility to find out what happened and how to escape.

You soon learn that the entire prison is operated and managed by artificial intelligence, and there is a sentient biological substance trying to break free into the outside world. Scavenge for weapons and items to help you survive as you face different types of monstrous enemies. You’re accompanied by a service bot that will help you make electrical repairs, as well as overcome terrifying platforming puzzles and challenges.

You will encounter a diverse cast of characters who will shed light on what’s happening, and you will have to pick a side and deal with the outcome of your decision as you progress through the narrative. If all this piques your interest, you’ll have to wait for more news and announcements since there is no exact release date for Block 17 yet.

Nightmare-fueled survival adventure

To conclude, Block 17 is shaping up to be an intriguing sci-fi horror action survival game that is worth considering. From its retro pixel art style to the curious narrative and nightmarish monsters you’ll have to face to survive, there’s a lot to like about it if you’re a fan of the genre. Keep this on your radar and check it out when it arrives.