One of my favorite growing trends is the release of developer diaries and commentaries that provide insight into the development of a game and the reasoning behind decisions affecting the gameplay and story. It’s an informative and fascinating part of the games industry that should get more appreciation and interest.

Developers for Othercide have shared their experience in creating the terrifying world of the game in the first episode of this webseries.

If you’re unfamiliar with the upcoming game, it’s a tactical RPG from Lightbulb Crew that will meld horror and action into an otherworldly experience. It releases for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on July 28th, with a later release for the Nintendo Switch this summer. Read our earlier coverage here.

This first episode introduces gamers to the world as "Forging Nightmares" gives a background on the key characters and creatures from the Othercide universe: the Mother, her Daughters, and the terrifying Others that you will face off against.

Understand better the art style, the real-world influences of the game, and more behind-the-scenes information. The second episode will arrive later with a deeper look at the gameplay and specific game mechanics.

Pre-orders are open now on several platforms. Check out the game’s Steam page and follow it on Twitter.