The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem. Explore an alternate timeline where the Leviathan Corporation rules with an iron fist, controlling its citizens through mass surveillance, social class rules, mind altering drugs and the promise that the gates to Utopia will open to those who serve. You are Daniel McGovern, a Roam Agent for Leviathan’s Thought Bureau. Using advanced technology to dive into the minds of the accused – you will investigate crime scenes, interview suspects and report your findings back to Leviathan...

The game is a first person dystopian mystery adventure

Karma: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. You must step into the shoes of Daniel McGovern and use a combination of investigative tools, interviews and your own keen intellect to solve puzzles and unravel the truth.

The game is a first person dystopian mystery adventure, which is both atmospheric and incredibly compelling. It's a little bit David Lynch, a little bit Silent Hill and a little bit The Matrix. If I had one complaint it was that the game tends to shepherd you around from one point to the next making it feel a little too tightly controlled.

The narrative is intriguing, and the mystery element keeps you glued to the screen. Another aspect that really helps to add another level of immersion is the orchestral score and original songs which, along with the dialogue and sound effects, make beautiful use of the Dolby Atmos system.

It's a psychological horror offering that will have you questioning everything. It's beautifully paced and the voice acting is well above average for this style of game.

9

Nick Smithson