Overview

Her Story is an innovative crime fiction game developed and published by Sam Barlow, the mind behind Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. This unique title places players in the role of an investigator tasked with sifting through a police database filled with live-action video footage. The core gameplay revolves around piecing together the truth behind a missing husband case by exploring fragmented interviews.

Highlights

  • Genre-Bending Narrative: Experience a crime fiction game with a truly non-linear storytelling approach.
  • Interactive Video Database: Dive into a simulated police computer system containing seven video interviews from 1994.
  • Award-Winning Design: Created by Sam Barlow, this game has garnered critical acclaim for its unique premise and execution.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy mystery, detective work, and unconventional narrative experiences. If you appreciate games that challenge traditional storytelling methods and offer a deep, immersive investigation, Her Story will captivate you. It's also a great choice for those interested in the intersection of film and interactive media.

Game Info

Her Story features Viva Seifert as the central figure, a British woman interviewed about her husband's disappearance. The game mechanics involve typing search terms into the database to uncover video clips, gradually building a picture of the events. With full audio support in English and Japanese, players can fully immerse themselves in the narrative regardless of their preferred language. Developed and published by Sam Barlow, it was released on June 24, 2015, and supports Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Steam Trading Cards.