What truly stuck out the most to me about Martha is Dead is how this tale explores loss and its effect on the mind. This mechanic also allows players to set their own pace, taking in the sights as wanted without feeling separated from the story. I often found myself taking snapshots of adorable birds I saw perched upon a crumbling windowsill or taking in the beauty of the lake's edge where the dark water meets the shore. While taking photos is a large part of unraveling this mystery, it is also a nice feature that allows players to fully immerse themselves in this Italian home, appreciating its beauty, its simplicity, and this world's relatability. Even better, photography is a large focus for Martha is Dead, given Giulia's love for this hobby. Set in the beautiful Tuscana countryside, the attention to detail in every stone and every room only further brings the reality of this story to life. It urged me to uncover the secrets of what happened to Martha and attempt to unravel the grief-stricken mind of her sister. The design elements attached to this particular storytelling style left me feeling on the edge of my seat in a way that pushed me to want to see what would happen next. While the pacing is meant to be drawn out with a suspense that makes the situation feel real, there are moments rooted in decision-making where quick thinking is needed, with instances designed to make you feel like you don't know which way is up, and which way is Hell. In this tale, the lines between war, reality, and the supernatural are blurred beyond recognition, and the human mind is explored in a beautifully terrifying way. The game then becomes a quest to find out what happened, and without spoiling anything, the twist is intense and haunting in a subtle way that stuck with me long after my time as Giulia was done. When Martha is found dead, her twin sister Giulia must come to terms with the trauma attached to finding her body after she was murdered.
The first-person adventure centers around twin sisters in 1944 Italy. We recently had a chance to get some hands-on time with Martha is Dead, and I'll admit, I didn't really know what to expect going in. It takes those feelings we all have and puts a terrifying spin on them, effectively crafting a wholly unique journey that every horror fan should pay attention to ahead of the game's full release. Instead of cheap jump scares and tired storylines, Martha is Dead explores the horrors of World War II Italy. But that's not the meat of the story the true heart lies in familial bonds, expectations, and doing whatever it takes to feel accepted. Martha is Dead is an up-and-coming psychological horror game from Wired Productions and LKA that goes beyond what one would assume from a scary gaming adventure.
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