Developer Ubik Studios has released their debut title Leila, a deeply personal point & click narrative adventure that explores memory, regret, and self-discovery.
The game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It is currently at a 10% discount on both Steam and GOG, which will remain in place for the next two weeks.
Overview:
"Normally I'd dig a hole in me and then fall into it, But this time I decided that instead of falling in, I would willingly go in. Here I am, drifting on the shores of my life."
Play as Leila and traverse through all phases of her life, uncovering her pivotal life moments. By unraveling puzzles imbued with the fragments of her narrative, you'll comprehend the motives behind Leila's life decisions. As you delve deeper into her psyche and her emotional landscape, you'll discover facets of your own self mirrored in the life journey of this seemingly ordinary woman.
Step into journey through the layers of Leila, a captivating, story-driven adventure that comes alive with charming narration and stunning artwork. Every frame is a masterpiece, handcrafted with detailed traditional animation, and each moment is accentuated with an evocative original soundtrack.
Embark on Leila's journey as she grapples with the complexities of love, trust, and the shadows of her past. Navigate thought-provoking puzzles that challenge and engage, deepening the immersion in her tale.
Key Features
- You are not alone!: Through Leila’s journey, players will find comfort in shared struggles, encouraging self-reflection, self-love, and forgiveness.
- Lots of creative puzzles: Work your way through the narrative with many intriguing puzzles carefully designed for each episode.
- Discover the aesthetics of decades: In the episodes set in the 80s, 90s and 2000s, the decoration, clothing, aesthetics, music and jargon trends of those periods were designed carefully to properly reflect the era. Expect a trip through nostalgia!
- Face it or run: As we wander in Leila's mind and memories, the player is given the choice of confronting or running away from them. But you'll eventually have to confront all the memories you chose to run away from. Your decision changes the order in which the story is told as well as Leila's commentary.
- Stunning end-of-episode cinematics: At the end of each episode players are rewarded with a traditionally-animated short film!
- Music to accompany the emotional rollercoaster: With 16 original tracks, Leila’s soundtrack enhances its emotional highs and lows, sometimes making it cozier and sometimes taking us to a darker place.
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