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Not only that, the developers are very keen on making this game as accessible as possible. Their passion for this genre is evident in their attention to detail in order to really enhance the player experience. Since the beginning, the studio focused on point-and-click adventure games.

But, if you like those things, you’ll probably like 3 Minutes to Midnight!Īdditionally, the game is developed by an indie group known as Scarecrow Studios. The creator hinted that there were some more inspirations that he’d like to credit but explained that any more hints might give away spoilers for the game. The team explained to me that some of their inspirations came from shows such as The X-Files, Twin Peaks, and (a personal favorite of mine) The Twilight Zone. It’s a nice touch to have in a game, honestly, because it makes the characters and the setting that much more real.Īnd this game continued to intrigue me even as I think about it after playing the demo. Not only that, all character lines have voice acting, meaning you get to hear your characters speak. So for players like me, I know I’d spend a lot of time in just exploring and learning about the characters. And there are a variety of characters, each with their own unique appearance, personality, and backstory. There’s just something so enchanting and familiar about the way the characters are drawn. Every aspect of the game from the background to the characters is hand-painted by a talented team of artists. Also another reason (for me personally) to spend lots of time with this game.Įqually enchanting as the story is the 2-D art. But you can’t simply stick those plants on your body instead, you have to figure out how to work with the items you’ve collected or combine them.

For example, at a camp, there is likely to be mosquitoes and there are some plants that might keep those insects away. And what struck me the most as I played was how clever and realistic the team tried to make the gameplay. The team explained to me that they chose this specific scene because it showcased typical gameplay and showed off interesting characters and plots without actually revealing any overarching spoilers in the game. The biggest mystery is trying to figure out exactly what is going on.Īt E3, I got to try out a demo of 3 Minutes to Midnight, specifically a scene from the summer camp. As Betty, you wake up one day with no memory of what happened before, only to find yourself with hints and clues to piece together that something is running amok in town. Set in the 1940s after the end of World War II, 3 Minutes to Midnight takes place in New Mexico where you play as Betty Anderson. I easily become engrossed in learning all about the plots and the characters, and 3 Minutes to Midnight is jam-packed with mystery and intrigue. Literally, I will play through multiple runs of a game just to experience every dialogue, scene, and ending. Heaven’s Vault will release in early 2019 for Windows, Mac, and PS4.Point-and-click games may seem simple, but I’ve always loved them because I love stories and I’m the kind of person that just loves exploring every aspect of a game. But be warned - you’ll never know for sure if your guesses are correct. Along the way you’ll decipher an entire hieroglyphic language to solve a massive interlocking puzzle with a unique narrative twist: the translations you choose feed back into story, changing Aliya’s ideas about what she’s uncovered. Heaven’s Vault is a non-linear game that allows you to approach the story in any order, with every choice you make and every path you follow (or don’t follow) feeding into what happens next. Discover lost sites, freely explore ancient ruins, and translate the inscriptions you find to unlock the secrets of the Nebula’s forgotten past. Join archaeologist Aliya Elasra and her robot sidekick Six to investigate the Nebula, an ancient network of scattered moons. Heaven’s Vault is the first graphic 3D adventure from inkle, the UK-based indie studio known for their award-winning titles Steve Jackson’s Sorcery! and 80 Days. Inkle and Scarecrow Studios have recently announced that their games, Heaven’s Vault and 3 Minutes to Midnight will be playable at EGX 2018 – Below you can find some information on both of their titles why not check them out if you’re attending?