Story-driven shooter with survival horror elements, "SILLY POLLY BEAST - The Crazy Polly Became a Demon," launches October 29 at 0:00
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/957/G095701/20251028019/
Editorial Department: Chihiro | 2025/10/28 12:00 (UTC)
Top Hat Studios will release “SILLY POLLY BEAST - The Foolish Polly Became a Demon” on October 29 at 0:00, available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4. The PC version is priced at ¥2,300, while the PS and Xbox versions are each ¥2,800 (both tax included). A 15% discount sale will be held during the first two weeks after release.
This game is a story-focused shooter with survival horror elements, unbound by genre. Players take on the role of Polly, a young girl escaping from a nightmare-like orphanage and venturing through a parallel world. Explore eerie realms, confront spirits rising from her past, and fight for freedom. Additionally, players can enjoy diverse gameplay including over-the-shoulder and side-view shooters, survival horror, and skateboarding action.
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A launch trailer showcasing gameplay footage has also been released.
＜The following is the original press release text, reproduced verbatim＞
Survival Horror Shooter “SILLY POLLY BEAST - The Foolish Polly Became a Demon” Launches October 29 on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox
Japanese-inspired indie publisher Top Hat Studios is proud to announce the release of “SILLY POLLY BEAST - The Foolish Polly Became a Demon,” a highly anticipated story-driven shooter developed solo by Andrei Chernyshov, on October 29 at 0:00 for Steam, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The price is ¥2,300 for the Steam version, and ¥2,800 for PlayStation and Xbox versions (both tax included). A special 15% discount will be available during the first two weeks following release.
Latest Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBwVIzD5t40
Steam Store Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1598780/Silly_Polly_Beast/?l=japanese
“SILLY POLLY BEAST - The Foolish Polly Became a Demon” is a story-focused shooter with survival horror elements, unbound by genre. Set in another world, intense gunfights and terrifying monsters await the unfortunate Polly. After escaping from a nightmare-like orphanage, her journey leads her into the afterlife. Explore eerie realms, confront spirits emerging from her past, and fight for freedom. Will she escape this underworld safely—or will she be claimed by demons?
“SILLY POLLY BEAST - The Foolish Polly Became a Demon” is released worldwide simultaneously and supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Ukrainian.
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■ Key Features
Embrace the inner demon—or be devoured by it.
In “SILLY POLLY BEAST - The Foolish Polly Became a Demon,” players journey through the dreamlike, ambiguous depths of the afterlife. Push through terrifying fog, engage in intense gunfights, outwit enemies, hide in shadows, solve puzzles, and collaborate with unexpected allies—all while riding a trusty skateboard to explore this strange realm.
Encounters with inhabitants of the otherworld.
The beings you meet in the otherworld are all peculiar, not necessarily friendly or hostile. But no matter what unfolds within the story, remember: it was that “promise and pact” which cast you into this abyss.
Diverse gameplay beyond genre boundaries.
This game masterfully blends world exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat across multiple camera perspectives—an extremely innovative approach. As Polly’s journey progresses, her powers transform into something terrifying, while her skateboarding skills improve as well. Expect a variety of gameplay experiences: over-the-shoulder/side-view shooters, survival horror, and skateboarding action await. Learn forbidden spells and discover your unique “Alice.”