1000xRESIST

There's also something distinctly theatrical about its presentation. While mostly played in third person, the game occasionally shifts into first person or even 2D side-scrolling. Paired with its atmospheric art direction, these changes make for some striking scenes. It makes sense when you learn that Sunset Visitor, the Vancouver team behind the game, comes from backgrounds in theatre, dance, new media and performance art.

As for gameplay, there isn't much of a traditional loop. Most of your time is spent exploring, talking to characters and moving the story forward. If you're after engaging mechanics, this probably isn't the game for you. But if you appreciate strong writing, especially stories that aren't afraid to tackle difficult subjects, 1000xRESIST is absolutely worth experiencing.

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Before You Start

The opening chapters are meant to confuse, so give it a couple of hours to settle. It’s also heavy. The developers’ content notes include body horror, violence, mention of suicide and abuse, plus a flashing-lights warning. It’s rated Mature 17+.

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Useful Links

• Steam store page
• HowLongToBeat: player-submitted completion times for the game.
• PCGamingWiki: a community wiki of fixes and settings for the PC version.
• GoNintendo interview with Remy Siu: how the team built it. Safe before playing.
• Noclip Crewcast: the developers on going from stage to game engine. Save it for after.