Martha is Dead Review

In the game, we take on the role of Giulia, who is attempting to solve the mystery surrounding her twin's death while coping with the growing tensions of World War II. Giulia grabs her camera and heads out on the road, discovering new places, tips, and people.

Not One of Those Horror Games

Martha is Dead isn't the type of horror game where strange creatures appear out of nowhere to scare you. On the contrary, the more time you spend staring at the screen, the more uncomfortable it becomes. You might want to look away from the screen in some places. The gameplay will be quite enjoyable for players who enjoy this type of fear. This adventure can draw you in with creepy puppets, corpses, atmospheres, and a vast unknown. The fear becomes more graphic and uncomfortable as the game progresses.

The game also has a state that is sandwiched between dream and reality due to the psychological situation in which the main character finds himself. Almost every scene feels like a dream or a hallucination, a memory that pops into your head later. This adds to the game's creepiness, as you never know what to expect from a world that isn't real. The entirety of your experience is relayed to Giulia's perception of reality. Slow speech, self-constructed thoughts, and the way the character tells events also help you better understand what he's going through and immerse yourself in the reality he's created.

You've Never Seen Italy Like This

There isn't much to say about the game's atmosphere. The graphics are fantastic. Exploring the homes of a humble little Italian family outside of the city, taking in the scenery, and observing the authentic Tuscan atmosphere in every detail, greatly enhances the game's enjoyment. We might be fooled by the game's daily sundial graphics and forget we're in a horror game if we don't know what lurks in the shadows, darkness, and behind closed doors. It gets full marks for its world details and realism, which were created by a ten-member independent team.

Martha Is Dead

€9,00

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Different Mechanics

There are elements in the game that can be considered mini-games. Not doing so doesn't affect the story, but if you do, it can help you understand the story better. One of these mini-games is photography. Our character has a camera and takes pictures with him where he goes. To see the photos taken, you need to go to the darkroom and wash the film.

It's very finely designed and laborious. But all the stages are designed to be a real film-washing experience. Even the camera itself was inspired by the most widely used analog machines in Italy in the 1940s. Similarly, you can communicate with political parties using typewriters or fax instruments. These machines and plots are also designed to be replicas of the period.

Worth To Play

Despite all of the technical flaws, Martha is Dead is a game worth playing if it's a little intriguing. He certainly put his name among the horror games we'll talk about for a while, with years of controversial scenes, unanswered questions, and a story that came close to everyone from a different place. Even if you don't intend to play, expect to hear it frequently in censored or skinned environments on PlayStation.