Dive into the Cosmos with Between Horizons
Assemble Entertainment and DigiTales Interactive just dropped their latest brainchild, Between Horizons, a 2.5D sci-fi detective escapade that’s all about making your mark in the universe. Available on PC via Steam and GOG, this game invites you to step into the boots of Stella, the new Chief of Security on the spaceship Zephyr, heading to a far-off star. But it’s not just any cruise through the cosmos; there’s a conspiracy afoot threatening to throw the ship’s social harmony and mission into chaos.
A Journey of Choices and Consequences
Between Horizons throws down a narrative-driven experience where every decision counts. Set decades into Zephyr’s expedition, the mission hits a snag, and it’s up to you to unravel the mystery. Your detective prowess will be tested as you gather clues, link the evidence, and suss out the ship’s inhabitants. The game’s crux? Choices that force you to ponder your ethics and decide the fate of your journey.
Investigation with a Twist
Here, the plot thickens even if you bungle up the cases, giving your decisions some serious weight. DigiTales leverages their know-how from their debut game, Lacuna, to deliver a detective experience where player actions drive the narrative, ensuring the storyline remains engaging and paced with purpose.
What’s Under the Hood?
- New Age Narrative Fusion: Blending detective mechanics with a branching sci-fi tale, set in a growing, open-world-like space.
- DIY Sleuthing: Armed with a flexible evidence system, confront the ship’s crew and present your findings. The twist? It’s all interconnected, crafting a complex puzzle of space sleuthing.
- Ethical Quandaries Galore: The game’s storyline is a playground of moral dilemmas, pitting intergenerational duties against personal liberties.
- A Visual Feast: With a mix of pixel art, 3D scenery, and killer visual effects, the game crafts an aesthetically pleasing universe to explore.
- Live with Your Blunders: Mess up and move on, as the game’s narrative adapts to your choices, amplified by an advanced auto-save feature that seals your fate.
Hop Aboard the Zephyr
Between Horizons is up for grabs on PC, priced at $15.99, with a sweet 10% launch discount to boot. If you’re itching for a taste of cosmic intrigue, snag the free demo on Steam. And for the console crew, hang tight – a 2024 release is on the horizon.
Get ready to solve the mysteries of the Zephyr, where every choice propels your story through the stars. Between Horizons isn’t just a game; it’s a journey through space and soul, testing your wits and morals at every turn.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows
