As well as Shibuya Productions becoming a co-producer of the game. In June 2019, Dontnod announced to self-publish the game, with Bandai Namco Entertainment acting as the distributor for the console versions. The decision to set it in a fictional American town, based on southern West Virginia, was to broaden its appeal. According to art director Pierre-Etienne Travers, the game's primary concept is duality.

Ĭontrary to previous titles, Dontnod desired to have Twin Mirror be void of any supernatural elements.

Lead writer Matthew Ritter was influenced by adventure games like Beneath a Steel Sky and Space Quest. About forty people were working on it as of September 2018. Partnering with publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, Dontnod Entertainment began developing Twin Mirror in 2016 with a separate team of senior developers.

Sam teams up with Anna, his ex-girlfriend who knew Nick well as they worked together in the Basswood Jungle, in hope that by following leads and investigating clues may lead to finding the source of Nick's death. The player can decide whether or not to look into the events resulting in Nick's death, but will ultimately be forced to investigate. During his stay in the town, Nick's daughter, Joan, asks him to check on the events leading up to Nick's death as she finds his activity before he died suspicious. He originally left Basswood due to an article he wrote about the coal mines which ultimately got them closed, leaving hundreds without jobs and angry townsfolk who all despise Sam. Samuel 'Muley' Higgs, formerly known as an investigative journalist, returns to Basswood, West Virginia in light of his close friend Nick's death. Sam's inner voice, the Double, may aid or harm the investigation. Players navigate between the real world and Sam's 'Mind Palace' to discover clues. Whom Sam speaks to is optional and, based on the state of his investigation, there are multiple endings to unlock. The environment is interactive and its objects are obtainable. Players control the investigative journalist Sam, who has returned to his hometown of Basswood, West Virginia. Twin Mirror is an adventure game played from a third-person view. Sam investigate a MP version of Coal Miner's Haven Bar to find out who he was with last night. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.Twin Mirror's use of the Mind Palace mechanic. Dealing with his past, Sam will be torn between his quest for truth and his desire to reconnect with relatives. The former investigative journalist will employ his deductive skills to uncover the mysteries surrounding the city and its inhabitants. It quickly becomes obvious that this little West Virginian city holds numerous dark secrets. In this psychological thriller Sam Higgs is coming back to Basswood, his childhood town, for his best friend’s funeral. Twin Mirror is Dontnod’s first self-published title and co-produced with Shibuya Productions. Sam can always rely on this ally to guide him through social interactions and navigate a society that sometimes rejects singularity.

A representation of himself more emphatic and social. He also soon discovers that the Mind Palace doesn’t really help him confront his fears or reconnect with his acquaintances. Players will be able to study the environment and gather clues allowing the simulation of multiple scenarios to deduct the course of events or predict the story’s key turning points.įacing dramatic events and the ghosts of his past, Sam is progressively losing control of this haven of peace. Sam’s Mind Palace also plays a central part in his quest for the truth. Players will be able to revisit Sam’s past and witness his memories during flashback sequences. Thanks to unique gameplay mechanics serving the narrative, Sam’s Mind Palace is a safe space where the protagonist can be his true self without any pressure or judgment.

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