00:00This horror game remembers everything you say, and one wrong choice could turn an NPC into your worst nightmare.
00:05It looks and feels a lot like Alan Wake, but it's made by one solo developer, which is pretty impressive.
00:10You play Edward Walker, an ex-detective whose last case went cold.
00:14He's burnt out, so his therapist sends him to a quiet forest retreat.
00:17Peace? Recovery? Therapists on site? Sounds perfect to heal your soul, right?
00:20Well, it's of course not, and something is seriously wrong here.
00:24Within a day, you notice small things that don't add up.
00:26The residents are hiding secrets, the friendly atmosphere feels fake, and the deeper you investigate, the more disturbing the truth
00:32becomes.
00:32Here's the part that got me. The game tracks your choices.
00:35Say the wrong thing, trust the wrong person, or dig a little too deep, and some harmless resident can come
00:40back as a stalker.
00:41They follow you through the forest, and they don't stop.
00:43You can talk your way out, fight with bats and axes, investigate like a detective, or just run.
00:48The game is called The Pines. It's a psychological horror RPG coming to PC in 2027.
00:53Will you uncover the secret of this village, or become the next victim?
00:56Would you play this? Let me know, and follow for more insane indie games!
