For me, the idea that a journalist can be a tortured soul feels realistic, and it’s also a bit of a relief to view a journalist as a hero, rather than an enemy of the state. And Dontnod tells a story in which the inward journey is just as important as unraveling facts in the real world. For the player, this game tests the idea of whether you can ever “go back” to who you once were. While he thought that was the best move at the time, he finds that his departure left ripples in the community. Many people blamed the messenger, so Higgs left town. The mine closed, throwing a lot of the townsfolk out of work. He had left Appalachia two years earlier, after writing about a dangerous mine that was the economic lifeblood of the town. Main character Sam Higgs returns to his fictional hometown of Basswood, West Virginia as a tortured soul. Twin Mirror capitalizes on the returning home formula with its new psychological thriller. And the decisions you make have a “butterfly effect,” which means small choices lead to big changes that alter the characters’ fates.Įditor’s note: This story has spoilers. But what makes the games relatable for audiences is that they’re populated with grounded and ordinary characters who suffer from problems like anxiety, low self-esteem, and social alienation. Characters also have supernatural powers, like telekinesis, mind control, persuasion, and danger-sensing. The themes Dontnod tackles are serious subjects for any video game, and the French game publisher has made its experiences more entertaining with game mechanics such as time rewinding, which allows you to unwind decisions and see what might happen if you make different choices.
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