

The PS5’s 3D Audio also lets us envelope players in the unnerving world of Martha Is Dead.

This is key, as photography plays a core role in unraveling the prevailing mystery. For example, taking pictures with the protagonist’s vintage 1940s camera feels more tactical thanks to the triggers. The resistance of the adaptive triggers lets us draw players further into the dark world. Our aim was to help players feel Giulia’s movement and emotions as she explores and searches for clues. Players can also feel the difference of the character’s footfalls across different terrain. For example, in moments of increased tension and fear, players feel the heightened heartbeat of the protagonist. The immersive features of the DualSense controller provided potent new ways to pull players into this psychological experience. Martha is dead, and playing as her twin sister Giulia, you must unravel the story and hunt for the truth in a world shrouded by mysterious folklore, superstition, and the extreme horror of war. Set in 1940s Italy during World War 2, the game explores a distressing period in history from the perspective of a family that has had their world turned upside down.

For those of you who are new to the game, Martha Is Dead is a first-person psychological thriller from LKA, who are known for creating reality-based narrative games.
