'Foreclosed' is a new action adventure video game that's developed by Antab Studios and published by Merge Games, which positions players in a cinematic comic book universe where they must fight to get their identity back after it's been stolen by the government.
The story-driven plot is said to take inspiration from the lived experiences of some of Antab Studios' team members, who've adapted the stories into a cyberpunk setting for leading character Evan Kapnos. Throughout the game, players will do what they can to take back their identity, utilizing high-tech weapons, superhero-like abilities, and their stealth skills to navigate the futuristic city as their assailants attempt to take them down.
Foreclosed is set to release in the summer of 2021, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
Image Credit: Antab Studio / Merge Games
What's Driving This Trend
- Cyberpunk Video Games
- There may be more opportunities for game developers to develop cyberpunk-themed video games with immersive story-driven gameplay mechanics as players find electrifying cyberpunk stories and themes to be an appealing form of escapism.
- Comic Book Video Games
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- Identity-themed Video Games
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Who This Affects Most
- Video Game Development
- The video game industry has opportunities to create story-driven cyberpunk video games or comic book-themed video games that are designed to be immersive and interactive, which could increase demand for titles with similar gameplay mechanics.
- Comic Book Publishing
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- Cybersecurity
- The opportunities in introducing identity themes in video games suggest that there could be more scope in cybersecurity as players explore and learn more about their online identities for gaming or for real-world purposes.
