Highly Anticipated Narrative Game Set to Arrive on PlayStation 5

The narrative game Immortality, developed by Half Mermaid and Sam Barlow, will be released on PlayStation 5 on January 23. Barlow expressed his excitement about sharing Marissa Marcel's story with a wider audience and bringing them into the world of a lost legend.

The game is available for purchase at $20 on the PlayStation Store and offers haptic feedback and controller speaker features through the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller. Immortality made its debut in 2022 on PC and Xbox Series X|S, and was later released on mobile through Netflix. The game received the Best Narrative award at the 2022 BAFTA Games Awards. In our review on Our Website, we described Immortality as "the latest creation from Sam Barlow and Half Mermaid, which both meets and defies genre expectations in clever ways."

For more on Immortality, be sure to check out Our Website's Audio Logs episode on the game, where Sam Barlow walks through its inspirations and how its systems let players uncover its secrets.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of narrative games, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of Immortality on PlayStation 5. The game's unique blend of storytelling and interactivity has captivated players on other platforms, and I can't wait to experience it for myself on the PlayStation 5. The haptic feedback and controller speaker features of the DualSense controller promise to enhance the immersion and bring Marissa Marcel's story to life in a way that was not possible before.

The critical acclaim that Immortality has received, including the Best Narrative award at the 2022 BAFTA Games Awards, further fuels my excitement. I am eager to delve into the game's intricate narrative and uncover the secrets hidden within its interactive movie format. The game's exploration of themes such as fame, identity, and the nature of reality resonates with me deeply, and I am confident that Immortality will offer a thought-provoking and emotionally engaging experience.