Mind-Bending GIFs Spotlight an Anxiety Head Trip in Anamorphine, Out This Winter
Memories take on a life of their own in Anamorphine, warping with pain and unspoken guilt. The award-winning story of a once-happy couple emerges through pure environmental storytelling, with no dialogue or action button, to deliver an introspective, VR-compatible adventure. In a series of new GIFs, developer Artifact 5 shares glimpses of Anamorphine‘s uniquely surreal and anxiety-laden scenes.
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Artifact 5 is bringing Anamorphine to IndieCade October 6-8 in Los Angeles. Head to the Inahara Foyer (upstairs) to go hands-on with Anamorphine ahead of its release.
In Anamorphine, Tyler struggles with guilt and post-traumatic denial after his wife Elena falls victim to an accident leaving her unable to play the cello―an activity that represents both her livelihood and emotional outlet. Elena quietly slips into depression as Tyler revisits the milestones of their relationship and attempts to overcome painful memories warped by his troubled psyche.
Anamorphine releases on PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift this winter.
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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.
Featuring
- 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.
