TWIN MIRROR marks BANDAI NAMCO’s intro into the narrative adventure genre. This psychological thriller is develop by DONTNOD Entertainment, and offers “player-driven experience featuring a malleable narrative that chronicles the journey of a tormented hero…”. The game is pending a final rating with the ESRB, and will be available in 2019 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
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HELP SAM FIND THE TRUTH AND UNVEIL BASSWOOD’S SECRETS IN UPCOMING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER GAME, TWIN MIRROR
Thriller serves as BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s first foray into narrative adventure genre
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 8, 2018) – Leading interactive entertainment developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announces the psychological thriller TWIN MIRRORTM, officially marking the publisher’s first foray into the Narrative Adventure genre. TWIN MIRROR is slated to release in 2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and STEAM® for PC.
Developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, the studio behind the critically-acclaimed LIFE IS STRANGETM, TWIN MIRROR showcases a player-driven experience featuring a malleable narrative that chronicles the journey of a tormented hero who must walk a tightrope between the harsh realities of the film noir-esque Basswood, West Virginia and its dark secrets, and his own personal struggle.
“TWIN MIRROR is a game heavily rooted in the concept of duality, redemption and self-acceptance and is on track to deliver a stunning emotional journey,” said Oskar Guilbert, CEO for DONTNOD. “While we were scripting the player’s investigations within the game, we suddenly found ourselves researching just how far the limits of the Narrative Adventure genre could be pushed in the real world. When the dust settled, all evidence pointed towards TWIN MIRROR being a genre-re-defining experience. Now, we can’t wait to see how the players react when all the pieces of their investigation fall into place within the game.”
Players will assume the role of Sam, a 33-year-old investigative journalist who suffered a harsh breakup he’s desperately trying to overcome, returning home to bury an old friend. As Sam wakes up one morning in his motel room with a bloody shirt and no memories of his whereabouts the previous night, he embarks on a thrilling investigation to find the truth, with his mind as his only weapon. TWIN MIRROR offers the ability to dive into Sam’s painful memories to personally and uniquely shape the investigation through a series of gut-wrenching choices, each bringing the player one step closer to discovering both the truth, and Sam’s place in the world.
“Now more than ever, gamers are seeking out narrative journeys that not only progress the story in a particular direction but force them to make difficult moral decisions that impact the outcome in real, dramatic ways,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
“TWIN MIRROR is our first entry into the world of Narrative adventures, and by partnering with the creative artists at DONTNOD, we are working to create a title that not only meets and exceed the high standard they’ve set but forms the foundation for new and compelling narrative adventures in the years to come,” added Hervé Hoerdt, Vice President of Marketing & Digital for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.
TWIN MIRROR will be available in 2019 for the PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One, and STEAM for PC. TWIN MIRROR is currently pending a final rating with the ESRB. For more information regarding TWIN MIRROR and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com, https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS
About DONTNOD Entertainment
Founded in 2008, DONTNOD is an independent studio that develops video games in popular genres, such as adventure (Life is Strange), action (Remember Me) and RPG (Vampyr). Every new game is an original, multi-platform creation with a unique narrative experience and gameplay and is aimed at a wide audience, whether released in episodes, or in “one-shot” format. The studio has built an international reputation amongst working with worldwide leading publishers such as Square Enix, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Home Interactive and Capcom. www.dont-nod.com
