The Game Awards 2020 pre-show is already delivering the kinds of announcements that video game fans are hungry for. Focus Home Entertainment promised two different game announcements duringThe Game Awardsand the first is here. IntroducingShady Part of Me, developed by indie studio Douze-Dixiemes. But the most exciting part of the announcement is that it’s available now.Shady Part of Mecan be purchased and played now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
Shady Part of Mein a clever narratively driven experience that mixes both3D and 2D gameplay. In 3D, players take on the role of a little girl struggling through a surreal world symbolic of her complicated emotions. To help overcome her challenges, players can switch to the little girl’s 2DS shadow. It’ll require players to overcome puzzles in both 3D and 2D to progress through the game and discover the truth behind the little girl’s challenges.
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Unfortunately, the surprise ofShady Part of Me’s announcement was somewhat dulled. With the game launching, Focus Home Interactive had to ensure everything was in place ahead of time. As such, not only did the game have a trademark publically available, but it had listings on both Steam and the Microsoft store thatall-but-confirmedShady Part of Me’s approaching arrival. The game’s announcement was unfortunately leaked. Regardless, the game’s quality will hopefully speak for itself.
Shady Part of Mewill be just the first of two different announcements made during The Game Awards 2020. A second is rumored to beFlying Wild Hog’s in-development FPS, which may be namedEvil West. TheShadow Warriordeveloper confirmed a new game made in partnership with Focus Home some time ago. Expect to hear more about it during The Game Awards tonight.
Shady Part of Meis now available on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
