Is an immersive adventure that challenges you to explore unknown dimensions, solve intricate puzzles, and make choices that impact the unfolding mystery. Dive into the unknown, uncover hidden secrets, and prepare for an experience that could change everything you thought you knew.
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Mostly Positive (11) - 72% of the 11 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Sep 16, 2024
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Why Early Access?

“Early Access allows us to gather feedback from the community to refine the game, ensuring it meets player expectations. Your input will help us identify and prioritize features, fix bugs, and balance gameplay. By involving players early, we can deliver a more polished and enjoyable final product.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect the game to remain in Early Access for about 3 years, allowing us ample time to gather feedback, implement improvements, and develop additional content before the full release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to build upon the foundation set during Early Access, with the intention of introducing more parallel worlds to explore, additional maps, and a wider variety of specialized equipment. Our goal is to create a richer narrative experience with a deeper storyline and a potentially more expansive open world. During Early Access, we aim to refine gameplay, add new features, and enhance overall immersion, guided by player feedback and our evolving vision for the game’s future.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes the core gameplay mechanics, allowing players to explore several parallel worlds using the basic set of equipment. While the main features are in place, the game is still in active development, and some areas may lack polish. Players can expect regular updates, new content, and ongoing improvements as we work towards the full version. Feedback from the community is crucial at this stage to help shape the game’s future direction.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, the game will transition from free to paid upon its full release. As we add new content and features during Early Access, the game will continue to evolve, and we believe the final version will offer a richer experience worth the price. We encourage players to take advantage of the free Early Access period to explore the game and provide feedback.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to actively involve the community by encouraging feedback through forums, social media, and in-game surveys. Player suggestions will play a key role in shaping new features, balancing gameplay, and identifying bugs. We’ll also host regular playtests, where the community can experience new content early and provide insights. Additionally, we’ll keep players updated on development progress with regular dev blogs and engage in open discussions to ensure the game evolves in a direction that resonates with our players.”
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About This Game

Story


In 2040, reality as we know it undergoes profound changes. In a world where parallel dimensions have become part of everyday life, you are a brave explorer tasked with uncovering the mysteries of these enigmatic worlds.

Working for a global research laboratory founded in the 1990s, your mission is to collect and decipher mysterious recordings on tapes scattered across various parallel worlds. Each tape not only brings monetary rewards but also a deeper understanding of the hidden layers of existence.

To successfully complete your missions, you must also use special devices to measure the parameters of different worlds — temperature, radiation levels, air quality, and electromagnetic fields (EMF). These indicators will help you better understand which parallel world you have encountered and how safe it is for your stay.

But be cautious — further immersion into these alternate realities may lead to unforeseen events that could change the course of your mission and the fate of humanity.

Gameplay Elements


  • Collecting Tapes: While exploring parallel worlds, you will find tapes containing encrypted data, holding crucial information about each dimension. Your task is to decode these recordings and extract valuable knowledge.
  • Using Devices: You are equipped with tools to measure temperature, radiation, air purity, and EMF. Each of these parameters provides insight into how habitable or dangerous the current world is and helps in identifying its nature.
  • Managing Needs: To survive, you must monitor your character’s basic needs: hunger, thirst, health, and time. To maintain your well-being, you can purchase food, water, and other resources using the money you earn.
  • Analyzing Parallel Worlds: Your success in the game depends on how accurately you can determine which world you are dealing with based on data from the devices. Correct identifications earn you rewards, while mistakes can lead to resource loss.
  • Dangers of Alternate Realities: Some worlds can be extremely hazardous, and staying in them without proper preparation can have severe consequences for your character. You must always be ready to avoid fatal errors.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game contains adult content that may not be suitable for all players. Please review the description below to better understand what to expect:

Violence and Gore: The game includes scenes of violence that may feature bloodshed, physical injuries, and killings. There are also frightening and psychologically intense scenes that may induce anxiety and discomfort.

Substance Use: The game depicts scenes involving alcohol and drug use. Additionally, there are moments related to the misuse of medical substances.

Language: The game features moderate coarse language and occasional profanity, which may not be suitable for sensitive players.

We recommend carefully reviewing this content description before deciding to purchase the game.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10, 11
    • Processor: Quad-Core Intel or AMD, 1.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce MX150
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10, 11
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti or AMD Radeon RX 590
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers

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