Erica
Release Date: August 19, 2019
Adventure, thriller, full motion video, PlayLink application, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, singleplayer
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An interactive video for PlayStation 4 and the PlayLink mobile app. During the game we get to know the fate of the title woman, who can help to catch the murderer.
Erica was developed by the British studio Flavourworks. The title, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, uses the PlayLink initiative. It consists of using mobile devices (smartphone or tablet) for fun, which can replace a controller after downloading an appropriate app.
Story
The game tells the story of the eponymous character - a woman who's had a terrible childhood, and the events of the past haunt her to this very day. One day an old friend of the family contacts her, who believes her memories can be the key to catching the murderer. However, not everything is simple, because soon also the murderer speaks to her, trying to explain the situation. Erica faces a difficult task because she doesn't know whom she can trust.
Mechanics
Erica is an adventure game that focuses exclusively on non-linear narrative. The gameplay is limited to the necessary minimum and consists of performing simple activities, e.g. rubbing tears from the main character's face, by swiping a finger on the screen of the device, turning the pages of the book or choosing one of the dialog options. What is important, our actions and decisions have an impact on the further course of the plot. So it is an interactive story in the style of e.g. adventure game developed by Telltale Games.
Technical aspects
The game does not have visuals generated by the console. Instead, we watch cut scenes with real actors on the screen. Developers used a special technique, thanks to which there are practically no breaks during the game. This means that when we make a key choice, neither a loading screen nor a mismatched scene suddenly appear. The effects of our actions are natural and immediate, so during the game, we have the impression of watching a movie.
Last updated on April 4, 2020
Videos and Screens
[1:47] Erica gamescom 2019 trailer
[1:34] Erica PGW 2017 trailer
GAMERS Score
Average score from 194 votes. 12 players anticipated the game.
Erica Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows May 25, 2021
PlayStation 4 August 19, 2019
Apple iOS January 14, 2021
Developer: Flavourworks / SIE London Studio (PC) / SIE London Studio (PS4) / SIE London Studio (iOS)
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Erica System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon R9 390 or better, 37 GB HDD, Windows 10
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