File Destined
- Release date: 25 Feb. 2023 2023
- Developer: Metavision Studio
- Genre: Action , Adventure , Indie
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File Destined is a hybrid of indie horror with a first-person view and a quest with the atmosphere of a psychological thriller. Gameplay consists of exploring locations and solving puzzles. The title differs from many other representatives of the genre in that it is not just a dark walking simulator using objects. The riddles here are reminiscent of room escape games. To solve puzzles, you need to collect folders, take out sheets of paper, rotate found things, look for notes with hints or secret combinations. It is also necessary to avoid staying in the dark for a long time. The setting can also be highlighted among the features. It has light cyberpunk elements. Despite the fact that the events take place in the near future, the hero uses a lighter instead of a flashlight.
The name of the video game can be translated as File Intended. The storyline in it is dedicated to Oliver Hamilton. The protagonist works for the police. He does detective work. He is assisted by an artificial intelligence named Liz. While investigating a murder case, this cop suddenly encounters otherworldly creatures and realizes that this criminal incident may be part of larger events. You can get to the end of the story in a couple of hours. It has one ending. The narrative is presented through cut scenes and dialogues between characters. They have voice acting in English. Before starting to dive into the main plot, the player is offered to undergo a short training inside a virtual simulation.