Overview
Playback Trauma®: In Sickness plunges players into a unique psychological horror experience, blending visual novel storytelling with interactive fiction elements. You step into the shoes of Jay, a protagonist with a ticking clock – just 24 hours left to live. The primary objective before time runs out? Confess your love to your crush.
This narrative-driven adventure, developed and published by Undying Joy, offers a concise yet impactful journey. Despite its short runtime of approximately 1-2 hours, the game emphasizes player choice.
While there's a single, inescapable ending, the decisions made throughout Jay's journey subtly shape the outcome, offering a rewarding sense of agency.
Highlights
- Unique Premise: Navigate a psychological horror narrative with a ticking clock, where confessing love is the ultimate goal before death.
- Hand-Drawn Art Style: Experience the story brought to life through striking black, white, and red hand-drawn visuals.
- Player Agency: Make choices that, while minor, fruitfully impact the game's single, unavoidable ending.
Who It's For
This game is ideal for fans of psychological horror, visual novels, and interactive fiction who appreciate a focused, narrative-driven experience. Players looking for a story with emotional depth, a unique premise, and a distinctive art style will find Playback Trauma®: In Sickness compelling. Those who enjoy games with player choice, even within a linear structure, will also find satisfaction.
Game Info
Playback Trauma®: In Sickness is a psychological horror and visual novel adventure developed and published by Undying Joy. It features a compelling hand-drawn art style and supports multiple languages, including English, Russian, and Chinese. The game is playable with a controller and supports Family Sharing. Its release date was January 26, 2023.
