If you’re hungry for narrative-driven games, prepare for the release of Rue Valley, an isometric RPG from Emotion Spark Studio and Owlcat Games. After watching the trailer, I couldn’t help but immediately see narrative giant Disco Elysium in the short minute of content offered to the public.

Rue Valley promises to deliver a deep, immersive narrative experience. The game centers on a man trapped in a time loop, battling his own demons as he unravels the mysteries of the Rue Valley Motel. This time loop mechanic is at the core of the gameplay – somewhat similar to the Life is Strange series.

Each loop allows players to experiment with different personality traits, actions, and dialogue, effectively allowing you to “create” your “personality” as you play and replay the game. No matter what you choose, your time will always reset, giving you the chance to explore every possible facet of the main character.

One of the most appealing features of Rue Valley is the “Store Your Memories” system. Here, players can save important memories in a graph, unlocking unique interactions and new mindsets. This allows the MC to approach the game’s challenges in different ways.