Video games based on popular film franchises are a dime a dozen. But what about a video game inspired by one of the most iconic films from a cinematic auteur?
It’s happening. French video game publisher Microids announced on Saturday that Pendulo Studios is developing “Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo,” which is being billed as a psychological thriller video game. The game is slated to release by the end of the year on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC.
Despite what its name implies, “Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo” will not be a direct adaptation of the original film. The game will feature an original story about obsession, memory, manipulation, and madness and will include three playable characters. The game will also feature multiple timelines that the publisher says will be used to “separate reality from deceptive memories.”
Microids’ synopsis for the game reads: Writer Ed...
It’s happening. French video game publisher Microids announced on Saturday that Pendulo Studios is developing “Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo,” which is being billed as a psychological thriller video game. The game is slated to release by the end of the year on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC.
Despite what its name implies, “Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo” will not be a direct adaptation of the original film. The game will feature an original story about obsession, memory, manipulation, and madness and will include three playable characters. The game will also feature multiple timelines that the publisher says will be used to “separate reality from deceptive memories.”
Microids’ synopsis for the game reads: Writer Ed...
- 6/8/2021
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
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