Anamorphine, the surreal adventure game announced in October, will launch for PlayStation 4 and PC on January 16, 2018 for $19.99, developer Artifact 5 announced.
The game, which supports (but does not require) PlayStation VR on PlayStation 4, and HTC Vive and Oculus Rift on PC, follows the mental illness of protagonist Tyler as he revisits a succession of milestones that define his relationship with his wife Elena, who falls victim to an accident that robs her of her ability to play the cello, which represented both her livelihood and emotional outlet.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Explore the past as you resolve the present in Anamorphine, a surreal adventure of rendered emotions.
Tyler, a young man in post-traumatic denial, revisits a succession of milestones that define his relationship with his wife Elena, who falls victim to an accident that robs her of her livelihood and emotional outlet. Tyler’s mental turmoil warps his past as he struggles to come to terms with his guilt and inability to help Elena when she quietly slips into depression.
Told with no dialogue or action button, Anamorphine’s narrative comes together through Tyler’s dream-like memories, contorting and bleeding into each other with his mental state. Will you confront the past and try to find a way to move on, or will you let it consume you?
Content Advisory: Although the game features no combat or violence it does explore themes of mental health, depression, and loss.
Key Features
- A story-rich setting exploring an evolving relationship.
- A surreal environment without text or language that changes in fantastic ways to represent the protagonist’s inner feelings.
- Combat-free gameplay! Take your time to uncover secrets and focus on the experience.
Anamorphine will be playable on PlayStation VR at PlayStation Experience 2017, which runs from December 9 to 10 in Anaheim, California.
Watch a new developer walkthrough video below.