Game:

ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree (2019)

Duration: 16:22

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ATONE is a hand-drawn game that combines interactive storytelling, complex puzzles, and a rhythm-based combat system. Players take on the role of Estra, a young warrior on a journey to uncover the truth behind her father's death in the Norse mythology-inspired realm of Midgard. The gods have abandoned the land, leaving it plagued by unknown forces and in need of a savior. Estra's journey is filled with Nordic lore, mysterious twists, and consequential decisions as she converses with various characters and uncovers secrets about her family and the darkness spreading across Midgard. Along the way, players must solve puzzles to reveal abilities and hidden passageways, while also making choices that impact the story and avoiding battles when possible. When combat is necessary, it is based on rhythm game mechanics and features a unique score for each fight. The game's music and sound design is composed by a variety of talented artists, including Julian Ratschiller, Luminist, and Andrew Prahlow.