Sam Barlow’s highly acclaimed game of 2022, Immortality, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on Tuesday, January 23, priced at $19.99. Originally launched in 2022 for PC and Xbox Series X as a day-one Xbox Game Pass inclusion, Immortality garnered significant attention at its debut.
The game received widespread acclaim, securing a rare perfect 10/10 score from Edge magazine. This exceptional praise was echoed by numerous other outlets, resulting in an impressive overall critic rating of 88, solidifying Immortality as one of the top-rated new video game releases of the year. Despite not securing any awards at The Game Awards 2022, the game was nominated in three categories, further highlighting its impact in the gaming community.
PlayStation 5 gamers will soon have the opportunity to experience the acclaimed Immortality, set to launch on January 23. Sam Barlow expresses his excitement about bringing Immortality to PS5, emphasizing the goal of developer Half Mermaid Productions to share Marissa Marcel’s life and work with a broad audience. Marissa Marcel, portrayed by Manon Gage, is the central figure in Immortality’s narrative, and the game challenges players to unravel the mystery surrounding her. Barlow anticipates that PS5 players will soon have the chance to engage with this intriguing storyline.
What is Immortality?
Similar to Sam Barlow’s earlier games, Immortality merges live-action film with video game mechanics. The main mode of interaction involves players examining film clips, utilizing functions like rewinding, fast-forwarding, and manipulation to identify specific scenes, individuals, or objects. Clicking on elements within a scene transitions players to different sequences, creating a dynamic experience as they navigate through various movies. The gameplay entails analyzing scenes from the films, behind-the-scenes footage, Marcel’s talk show appearances promoting the movies, and more—all aimed at unraveling the central mystery that lies at the heart of the narrative.
Critics lauded Immortality for its eerie atmosphere, innovative concept, and compelling narrative. However, amid the acclaim, not all reviews were glowing, with some pointing out moments of dullness, particularly when players faced challenges in progressing the story. Despite this, the overall consensus remains largely positive, reflected in Immortality’s impressive 88 critic rating and the “Very Positive” overall reviews it has garnered from Steam users.
