The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of introspective psychological horror game The Inner Friend will launch on April 28, developer Playmind announced.
The console versions will include a new alternate ending, which will be available for the September 2018-released PC version (Steam) via a free update.
“We at Playmind are very excited to be able to share our game with a brand new audience on Xbox One and Playstation 4,” said Playmind founder and CEO Emmanuel Sevigny in a press release. “While we are very proud of the accolades The Inner Friend has received, we think the best validation of our work comes from our fans that have allowed us to continue to make games. We can’t wait to welcome another wave of enthusiastic players to our community.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Playmind:
About
Dive in and remember…
Led by a mysterious Shadow, face fears and nightmares inhabiting its materialized subconscious universe. Dive into a unique and eerie world to relive the Shadow’s childhood memories and overcome them to restore what was once a safe haven. You’ll journey ever deeper through the subconscious to unravel a rich but wordless story and encounter gruesome beings that you must evade. Ultimately, however, you will have to face them.
The Inner Friend features a rich visual environment, supported by an immersive soundscape and a cinematic soundtrack enhancing immersion and emotional moments. Movement, imagery, and music are the main ways for the player to interact with the Shadow, their guide throughout the descent. Dark and scary, mysterious at times, the world of The Inner Friend is a surrealist representation of memories and fears.
Key Features
- Immersive Storytelling – Immerse yourself in a visually-driven narrative with a minimalist interface.
- An Eerie Adventure – Journey through a surreal world inspired by childhood nightmares and psychology.
- Diverse Gameplay Mechanics – Overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and defeat nightmarish foes.
- Reconnect with Your Inner Child – Earn the Shadow’s trust to unlock new challenges and pieces of the story.
- Collect All Artifacts – Rebuild the Shadow’s safe haven to save him from his darkest fears.
Watch a new trailer below.