Hi guys! I’m Tommaso Bonanni, CTO at Caracal Games, we’re working closely with publisher Wired Productions on the upcoming psychological thriller, Martha Is Dead. I’m here today for two very important reasons, first, to share the exciting news that the game will launch on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on February 24, 2022 – and second, to talk about how we’ve leveraged the game. PS5 technology, including the DualSense wireless controller, to immerse gamers in the game.
For those of you who are new to the game, Martha Is Dead is a first-person psychological thriller from LKA, known for creating narrative, reality-based games. Set in 1940s Italy during WWII, the game explores a painful period in history from the perspective of a family who saw their world turned upside down.
Martha is dead and play as her twin sister Giulia, you must unravel history and search for the truth in a world surrounded by mysterious folklore, superstition and the extreme horror of war.
The immersive features of the DualSense controller provided powerful new ways to draw gamers into this psychological experience. For example, in times of heightened tension and fear, players feel the protagonist’s increased heart rate. Players can also feel the difference between the character’s footsteps on different terrains. Our goal was to help players feel Giulia’s movements and emotions as she explores and searches for clues.
The resistance of adaptive triggers allows us to draw players further into the dark world. For example, taking pictures with the protagonist’s vintage 1940s camera seems more tactical thanks to the triggers. This is the key, because photography plays an essential role in unraveling the mystery that reigns.
The PS5’s 3D audio also allows us to envelop gamers in the unsettling world of Martha Is Dead. This effect is combined with the speaker of the DualSense controller to emit sounds into the environment unexpectedly. For example, listen to the dialogue of a phone call or the click of a lighter through the loudspeaker of the controller.
We can’t wait for you to experience all of this and more from February 24, 2022. In the meantime, search for more information on Martha Is Dead to come, and thanks for reading!
