Meridian4 and Freegamer have announced that "Vigil: Blood Bitterness" has been released through Valve Software's Steam platform.

"Players will be plunged into a dark and disturbing story to reveal the secrets of an ancient civilization’s relics and exact revenge on the Evil destroying their universe. Ritualistic killings and blood lust blur the line between their own kind and the Evil they seek to annihilate.

Their ultimate goal is to free themselves from this tormenting place and understand the origin and the purpose of this uncanny Evil. An Evil that annihilates all in its path, it has no shape but seems to follow a precise scheme, drowning everything under a black essence; it is impossible to stop or even to slow down. Since its birth, the universe is slowly disappearing.

Avoid traps, solve puzzles and devour the faces of their slaves for sustenance.

Engrossing cut scenes bring every brutal detail as the gothic sci-fi story unfolds and plunges players into confusion. The chilling music, menacing characters and stylized black and white presentation draw them deeper into this gruesome, episodic 3D adventure game.

• Easy point-and-click playability
• Engrossing story with deeply disturbed complex characters
• 3D graphics with revolutionary black and white art with dynamic camera angles
• Challenging puzzles to solve and open the mysteries of your civilization
• Compelling pre-rendered cut scenes to move along the horrific story
• A gallery of clues in text, picture, video and sound formats
• Game allows for multiple player profiles

Vigil – Blood Bitterness is available today for purchase on Steam for $9.95. Save 20% when you buy before July 6. For more information about Vigil go to www.meridian4.com or visit www.steampowered.com."