The intrigued optimist in us would describe this as a more straightforward, murder-mystery, detective affair. But even then, it doesn’t take long for Twin Mirror‘s own deviations and attempts to plot an entirely different course to reveal themselves. Granted, as touched on in our first impressions last month, Twin Mirror shares more the same DNA as a Life is Strange iteration than it does the developer’s more action-oriented tales prior. Then comes Twin Mirror - Dontnod’s second big project of 2020, following the three-part release of Tell Me Why earlier in the year - and the comfort in familiarity flies straight out of the window. There’s a debate, as there often is, to be had on the overall quality of what the studio has put out, yet that balance between the reality of the world presented and the liberty with which its gameplay mechanics materialize is what has made each Dontnod project an attractive proposal. Worlds that, if you were to subtract the superhuman powers and the like, could possibly stand on their own. It’s a minute piece of design, but no matter the game and no matter the circumstances, split-second decision-making can have a lasting effect when dealt right.īeyond that, something else that has likely attracted so many to Dontnod’s portfolio is the studio’s knack for weaving spots of the supernatural and the fantastical into what many may hail (or at least perceive) as believable, relatable, real-world narratives. The assurance one must have with one’s choices (and reasons for doing so) when that next fork in the road comes and dealing with the consequences when they inevitably show up later down that figurative road.
With a little help from the unexpected demise of Telltale - though it’s a gap the Parisian studio may not exactly have been looking to fill - names like Life is Strange and even 2018’s Vampyr have shown that regardless of setting and of the influence gameplay may hold, Dontnod have at least crafted their own unique take on decision-making narratives. Sam reluctantly agrees and gets involved in a web of sinister mysteries.It’s taken little time for Dontnod Entertainment to slip into the role of trusted, narrative-driven, adventure-led developer in recent years. Upon reaching there, his goddaughter asks him to investigate the mysterious circumstances of his friend’s death. After the mysterious death of his childhood friend, Sam returns to his hometown. The game revolves around Sam Higgins, an investigative journalist. He will offer alternatives and insight into every situation so that gamers can make a fully informed decision. To help with this, the manifestation of the protagonist’s subconscious, named Double will provide guidance. As mentioned before, the game requires the gamer to make several choices. Players may switch between the mind palace and the real world to get out of difficult situations.
To do so, the protagonist has a ‘mind palace’, where he can get hints. Plus, with the information and clues, the protagonist receives he will need to solve puzzles.
Since the player character is an investigative journalist, the player will need to converse with NPCs throughout the game.
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