Video game developer and publisher Wales interactive is taking advantage of thefull motion video (FMV) formatfor its next game.I Saw Black Cloudswas announced today, a psychological thriller game starring well-known actors that is due to release sometime in the first quarter of 2021.
FMV games are those that benefit from live-action footage and typically feature interactive elements. FMV games are not always well-received, but a resurgence in cinematic gaming experiences over the last decade has seen the genre creep back to life, though not always with live-action elements. The success of cinematichorror games likeUntil DawnandTheDark Picturesanthologyseries have encouraged some game developers to experiment with filmic styles, and these games often find high replay value with streamers.
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InI Saw Black Clouds,players will control Kristina, who has returned to her hometown after the death of a friend. Thegame features a branching narrativebased on choices made by the player. It offers real-time relationship and personality tracking between characters who will change as a result of player action, and Kristina’s character will have five dimensions of personality: honesty, strength, morality, tact, and introspection.
I Saw Black Cloudshas several popular actors in main roles including Rachel Jackson (Outlander), Nicole O’Neill (Penny Dreadful), and Larry Rew (Avatar). The game also features a mode specifically tailored for streamers who want to share the game with their audiences. The streaming mode will pause the game when choices come up, allowing for content creators onTwitchor YouTube to discuss which course of action to take.I Saw Black Cloudsmight just be a hit for streamers with audiences craving some narrative-heavy horror.
I Saw Black Cloudswill release in Q1 2o2o on Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One, with versions for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in development.
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