Without Memory is a single-player video game in the genre of a psychological interactive thriller with a third-person view, developed by the Russian studio Dino Games for the PlayStation 4 game console [1] [2] . The project is currently frozen due to the lack of a suitable publisher.
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Developer | Dino Games |
Date of issue | unknown |
Genres | Interactive cinema |
Creators | |
Head | Anton Slashchev |
Producer | Arkady Kulikov |
Game designer | Arkady Kulikov |
Technical details | |
Platform | Playstation 4 |
Game engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
Game modes | single player |
Control | Dualshock 4 |
Content
About the game
The main key feature of the game will be a non-linear narrative, suggesting the presence of several endings. Such diversity will be achieved by introducing three playable characters into the plot, each of whom will be able to die or stay alive depending on the decisions made by the player [3] . As an ideological mastermind, the developers name [4] the French studio Quantic Dream and their third project, Heavy Rain .
To create character animations, Motion Capture technology that has gained widespread popularity is used. The actual motion capture sessions themselves were held in a Moscow studio using a special helmet. To capture the movements used 50 cameras brand Vicon .
Story
The basic concept of the game is based on the idea of the existence of three parallel worlds. Player actions in one universe affect the events in the other two.
The story begins in the universe of dystopia, and its main character, Leo Evans, serves as a police officer and is a typical representative of a consumer society. Returning home from work once, he finds in his apartment a government detachment of peacekeepers who takes his wife to a high-tech prison Animatorium for assisting the insiders terrorist organization. Having failed to offer resistance and having lost his spouse, after a while Leo changes his outlook and joins insiders to fight against the existing order. Soon he realizes that the roots of the problem go far beyond the limits of his native world ... [5]
Characters
Leo Evans - the main character of the game. Initially, it is a typical representative of a consumer society, but later becomes a member of the anti-government organization "Insiders". The role of Leo was played by Russian theater and film actor Roman Kurtsin .
Emily Evans - the wife of the protagonist and a member of the anti-government organization "Insiders". The role of Emily performed Russian actress Tatyana Kosmacheva.
Gameplay
The game Without Memory will be divided into three components [6] .
Study of the game world (current level). The player will be able to interact with many characters and objects, as well as listen to the thoughts of the main character in any situation.
Interactive videos. They include variable dialogues with other characters or dynamic scenes with elements of Quick Time Events (QTE) . In the dialogs and QTE, the touch panel of the DualShock 4 [7] [8] controller will be used - with its help, the player will select the desired response options or perform certain actions.
Puzzles Include the decision of the player a variety of logical problems.
Notes
- ↑ Byshonkov, Dmitry Russian developers make an exclusive for the PlayStation 4 . gotPS3.
- ↑ Makuch, Eddie PS4-Exclusive Without Memory Revealed, Runs on Unreal Engine 4 . GameSpot.
- ↑ Nelva, Giuseppe PS4 Exclusive Without Memory Gets a Lots of New Story Details: Travel Time and Shenanigans Aplenty dualshockers.
- ↑ Without Memory is the new exclusive for the PlayStation 4 . Gamemag.
- ↑ Official studio website
- ↑ Russian studio Dinosaurum Games has announced the PS4-exclusive Without Memory . PS3hits.
- ↑ Without Memory - Pre-Alpha Gameplay Trailer
- ↑ Gera, Emily Without Memory is an upcoming PS4 game developed with Unreal Engine 4 . Polygon.