Earlier today, Wales Interactive uploaded three new gameplay clips from The Complex, its upcoming FMV video game. Described as being an interactive movie where each choice is tracked, it’s the latest effort from the studio that brought us Late Shift and The Bunker.
For more information about The Complex, check out the following story synopsis and key features list, both of which we borrowed from today’s press release.
The Story
Having treated the victims of a chemical attack in the totalitarian state of Kindar, Dr Amy Tenant (Michelle Mylett) is a leader in the advancement of Nanocell Technology. Now, in London, news breaks of a blood-vomiting civilian whose identity is far from coincidental. Reunited with an old friend, Amy is trapped in an impenetrable HQ of laboratories—a womb of scientific advancement with a perilous secret.
Features
+ A completely live action, cinematic interactive sci-fi thriller, filmed in the UK.
+ Directed by Paul Raschid, and written by Lynn Renee Maxcy (The Handmaid’s Tale – TV Series).
+ Multi-optional storytelling with 8 different outcomes.
+ Real-time Relationship Status Tracking that influences the story as you play.
+ Real-time Personality Trait Tracking that evolves based on your choices.
+ Starring Michelle Mylett (Letterkenny, Bad Blood), Kate Dickie (Game of Thrones, The Witch) and Al Weaver (Grantchester).
+ Guest acting performance by live streamer and presenter, Leah Viathan.
+ Unlockable features include Skip Scene, Personality Assessment and a Hidden Event.
+ Featuring a Pause Choices option for improved audience participation during live streams.
The Complex will be released at the end of this month, and is heading to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch and Steam. Pre-orders are now open on every platform except for PS4, with a 10% discount being offered for a limited time.
Please check back for our full review.