Crafted with care by Imagine Wings Studio and published by Edigger, narrative puzzle game "With My Past" will officially land on the Steam platform on May 7th! In this captivating game, players will take on the role of a troubled girl haunted by past mistakes, collaborating with the shadow of the past to unravel allegorical puzzles, confront inner struggles, and explore the path of self-growth.
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2524360/With_My_Past/
Game Trailer: https://youtu.be/DQKsJ6ZjR7Q
Journey of Growth Alongside the Shadows of the Past
During gameplay, players must cooperate with their "shadows of the past," with the protagonist coexisting with her self from two seconds ago, solving layered puzzles and advancing the story. By constantly using, evading, and eventually embracing the past, each mechanism change will bring players a different puzzle-solving experience. Additionally, the game features multiple chapters that unfold the protagonist's different stages of self-discovery.
Narrative and Puzzles Intertwined, Unraveling the Hidden Truths
The game cleverly intertwines narrative and puzzle-solving, with each piece of storytelling accompanying the player through every level. While these narrative texts seem to tell a story, upon solving the puzzles and reflecting back, players will discover that most of these narrative texts are actually puns. Besides narrating the protagonist's story, they also hint at the puzzle-solving approach for that level. As it turns out, the answers have always been hidden within the puzzles themselves.
Seamless Integration of Music and Emotions, Immersive Gaming Experience
In addition to its unique gameplay, "With My Past" meticulously crafts original music for each segment. Every theme BGM perfectly sets the scene's atmosphere, enhances emotions, and provides players with a more immersive gaming experience.
"With My Past" has previously won awards such as the 2023 CUSGA Best Narrative Design Award and the 2023 indiePlay Silver Award for Best Student Work. At renowned domestic indie game exhibitions, the game has garnered unanimous praise and recognition from players and industry professionals alike.
If you're interested in this uniquely styled and deep narrative puzzle game, you can now search for "With My Past" on Steam and download the trial version to experience the game. Don't forget to add the game to your wishlist to receive notifications upon its release!