A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA.
The game simulates the interface of a smartphone, allowing players to directly navigate through various apps, social media, messages, and multimedia content as if they were interacting with the victim's actual device. This attention to detail fully immerses players in the investigative experience.
Players can choose to play as either a cynical detective or a journalist, altering certain interactions and the information they uncover. These choices, along with dialogue options, significantly impact the story's progression and the conclusions players can reach. The game's replayability stems from the desire to explore different narrative branches.
At the core of the gameplay, players must scour the phone's contents, including messages, social media posts, videos, and other digital evidence, to piece together the truth behind the victim's death. This process involves actively analyzing information, cross-referencing clues, and making deductions to unveil the full story. The game rewards players' attention to detail and methodical approach to the investigation.
As players progress, they collect various pieces of evidence, such as documents, images, and audio recordings. These can be used to solve puzzles, where players must present the right evidence to different characters or use it to unlock new information. This adds a layer of complexity, requiring players to thoughtfully organize and utilize their gathered evidence.
While the gameplay focuses on the investigative aspects, the game incorporates atmospheric and supernatural elements to create a sense of unease and tension. The phone's behavior can become glitchy or even appear to be possessed, adding an unsettling layer to the experience. These supernatural occurrences, coupled with the game's creepy ambiance, contribute to the overall horror and mystery elements that players find engaging.