Illustrator Florence Guittard has done a remarkable job with the whimsical fairytale imagery of the book, which is distinct from the rest of the game’s more cinematic aesthetic.ĭontnod’s Life is Strange series deals with sexual assault, immigration racism and police brutality, and Tell Me Why doesn’t shy away from real-world problems either, but here the storytelling feels more subtle and mature. One notable highlight is the Book of Goblins, a codex of stories that the twins wrote with their mother when they were kids, which forms a sort of parallel fantasy world that also harbours clues for puzzles in the present day. Tell Me Whyis available on PC and Xbox One.Tell Me Why doesn’t shy away from real-world problems, but the storytelling feels subtle and mature. Next: Tell Me Why: All 13 Wood Carving Collectable Locations While the developers at DONTNOD are known for their work on the narrative cult classic game Life Is Strange, the studio may be looking to move away from the narrative storytelling market and into genres not yet explored by the developers. Late last year, DONTNOD Entertainment revealed that the French video game development studio has over six new projects in the works, including Twin Mirror, which released back in December.

The developer also pinned a tweet directing users to an FAQ page where they can learn more about the game, including instances of violence and misgendering that some players may not be comfortable with.

'Now you can experience the first part of this award-winning, best-in-class narrative adventure from DONTNOD Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios at no cost - and if you enjoy the first chapter, the rest of the game is now more affordable than ever,' the developers wrote on Twitter.

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