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The Enigma Machine & Alterity Experience

The Enigma Machine & Alterity Experience

Console: Nintendo Switch
TV Standard: NTSC-J
Country: Japan
Release Date: 2024-02-01
Players: 1
Co-op: No
ESRB: Not Rated
Type: Adventure, Shooter, Horror

This product includes 2 titles of exploration 3D adventure games that reproduces a nostalgic atmosphere.

THE ENIGMA MACHINE is a first person sci-fi horror adventure game that allows you to experience unpredictable difficulty and anxiety of old games. The first person view screen combines the previous generation of command line interface screen with 3D graphics in the mid-90s and VHS inspired effects to provide a quirky and memorable gaming experience.

ALTERITY EXPERIENCE is a 3D adventure game with video and music that expresses the world view of sci-fi horror movies in the 70s to 80s. Enjoy exploring how to escape with unconfirmed objects, and mysterious awareness. The action takes place in present Lucy County, northern California, a region known for its unexplained phenomena. Many local farmers have found their farms covered in a mysterious purple substance. In turn, you are confronted by the same phenomena. For some time, your neighbors claim to have seen them not far from your property. Your reactivity and a home automation application are the only weapons you have. An object of unknown origin might be the key to your survival; yet, it is hidden somewhere inside your home.

You are Anton Cornwell, a Californian farmer. Recently, your ranch house is prey to strange and unexplained phenomena. Invaded from all sides, you need to be reactive by using your mind to prevent any intrusions. Will you survive the eventful night ahead?

FEATURES:
* THE ENIGMA MACHINE
- A unique fusion of glitchy mid-90's 3D graphics and VHS effects with more modern graphical effects for a distinctive visual style,
- A series of puzzles which force you to think outside the box.
- A blend of traditional first-person controls combined with point-and-click mechanics for satisfying interaction with the world.
- A story that could only be told through the medium of games.
* ALTERITY EXPERIENCE
- An Immersive World: Explore the Cornwell Family Ranch, and immerse yourself in the scenes and sounds of the 1970s and 1980s science fiction films.
- A Test of Survival: Prevent strange phenomena from entering the house. Move as fast as possible to block access directly or remotely through a home automation application.
- An Enigma from Elsewhere: Discover the location of a mysterious object whose origin is unknown to you and try to understand how it works by manipulating it. What good is it?
- A Family Story: Enter into the intimacy of the Cornwell family, review the numerous documents, and explore several rooms in the house for useful clues.
- Voice Performance: Ryota Yoshizaki / Masuko Ota