Erica Headed to PC on May 25 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 06 April 2021 / 1,263 Views
Developer Flavourworks announced the interactive live-action thriller, Erica, will launch for PC via Steam on May 25 for $11.99 / £9.99 / €9.99, with a 10 percent discount available at launch. Erica first launched for the PlayStation 4 in August 2019 and for iOS in January 2021.
"With Erica we’ve made a breakthrough in terms of taking cinematic live action video games to new heights," said Flavourworks co-founder and creative director Jack Attride. "The way that the world is tactile, that transitions are seamless, and the marriage of film and gameplay is harmonious, leads us to believe that we have redefined what FMV can be."
View the Steam trailer below:
Here is an overview of the game:
Prepare to immerse yourself in an interactive live-action thriller, merging the world of film and game like never before.
Erica, a young lady plagued with nightmares of her father’s murder. With the traumatic events of her childhood dragged back into the light via grisly new clues, it’s up to you to unearth the shocking truth.
Explore the enigma of Delphi House where every choice you make influences how the game develops, with multiple endings awaiting you at the finale of the gripping branching narrative.
Key Features:
- Ground-Breaking Live-Action Technology – Immerse yourself in a feature-length cinematic experience where you affect the action playing out on-screen, merging high-fidelity Hollywood production values with engaging, tactile gameplay.
- Make Key Choices via Interactive Storytelling – Alter the path of the game’s branching narrative by making meaningful decisions that have a profound effect on how the story plays out. Choose how Erica interacts with other characters through conversation, and shape her relationships with them.
- A Filmic Score Filled with Tension – Get wrapped up in every moment via a haunting soundtrack from Austin Wintory, the award-winning composer of games such as Journey, The Banner Saga 3, and Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
