Congratulations! You've been hired by an up and coming Game Development Studio to play-test their New Game (which as of now does not have a title). Not only that, you'll get to talk with the Lead Developer of the project, Matthew Stanton, who will give insight on his team's creative process.
As a playtester, you freely wander through the unfinished game environments, uncovering hidden secrets and alternative paths by interacting with a variety of objects and elements. The game world encourages exploration, rewarding players who stray from the intended progression with unexpected outcomes and discoveries.
The gameplay puts a strong emphasis on interactivity, allowing you to manipulate and activate an array of interactive objects, switches, and elements within the game world. Your actions directly impact the unfolding of events and the narrative, giving you a profound sense of agency in shaping the experience.
The game frequently breaks the fourth wall, with the in-game developer directly addressing you and commenting on the development process. This metafictional approach blurs the line between the game world and reality, challenging your expectations and heightening your engagement as you navigate the self-aware nature of the experience.
While exploration and interaction are the core gameplay pillars, the compelling narrative is a crucial driver of progression. The story unfolds organically as you uncover more about the game you're testing, the development team, and the mysterious events that begin to transpire. The game's clever writing, dark humor, and unexpected twists keep you invested in the unfolding events.
The game is praised for its high replayability, as you can discover a multitude of hidden secrets, alternative paths, and unique endings by approaching the experience in different ways. The game encourages experimentation and rewards you for exploring the boundaries of the game world and challenging the developer's instructions.