Among Giants’ adventure game Distortions is heading to Steam and the Windows Store in early 2018. The games 2017 announcement shows off a debut on Windows, obviously. What about a Linux build, since this a C4 Engine game?
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The game is built on the C4 Engine. They can output to Linux, but a Linux version is still TBD.”
The games portraying a music-driven journey of self-discovery. Distortions transports players to a realm where music, magic and memories take on a whole new meaning.
After waking up in a strange, puzzling world where memories roam free like ghostly echoes. Players take on the roll of a young woman who must use her musical gifts to find her way home. While experiencing psychological pain, she must make peace with her past and learn to live in the moment. Also dealing with unpleasant physical manifestations of days long gone. While equipped with this journal and a violin, guided by music. The girl must protect herself from the masked creatures that inhabit this land. In fact, they may have a deeper connection with her own memories …
In Distortions, you’ll experience a breathtakingly beautiful world. Which is also filled with caves, mountains and rivers. Can’t find a way through? Shape the terrain around you with music. While hunting for clues to shed light on the next waypoint. With the aid of a strange masked gentleman. Players must uncover new memories and eventually solve the mystery. Since the adventure journal’s unknown author. All to overcome your past and open the door to a happier future.
Distortions – Gameplay Trailer – 2018:
“Distortions is a music-based project that goes well beyond game mechanics and the world itself. Music has driven the whole concept forward. Before a single art asset was put in place,” says Thiago Girello, CEO of Among Giants. “From the start, we wanted to make a game that would use music. Since this is the connective tissue between narrative, environment and language. Before development began. We researched all the types of music Distortions will feature. What kind of ‘vibe’ they provide. And what stories they tell. With all this prior research. The rest was actually pretty straightforward!”
Distortions Features
- Immerse yourself in a poetic, compelling narrative adventure. Complete with perseverance, mystery and lost memories.
- Use the power of music to shape the world around you.
- Experience innovative, modular gameplay that changes according to the story’s “rhythm.”
- Learn to use five unique abilities to tame (or control!) awe-inspiring creatures.
- Enjoy multiple gameplay styles – from side-scrolling to open-world exploration.
In 2017 alone, Distortions has already garnered awards and recognition. Including GameSpot, Casual Connect/Indie Prize, and the Brazilian International Game Festival.
Distortions will be available Q1 2018 on Steam and the Windows Store. So the 2017 announcement confirms the games debut on Windows, but a Linux build is quite likely.