Ever since What Lies in the Multiverse was announced, it is a question we have wanted answering. And now the wait is over, we finally have our answers. Find out today What Lies in the Multiverse; available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and Nintendo Switch.
What Lies in the Multiverse sounds a lot like what a videogame would be in William Shakespeare himself wrote it. Describing itself as a dramatic comedy, it is filled with cartoonish hijinks while presenting themes of death, envy and obsession. You are “The Kid”, who is transported to the Multiverse for reasons unknown. Here, he meets Everett; an interesting character with vast knowledge of the multiverse. He also likes a good hat.
Together they must avoid a group known as ZENITH who are trying to protect the secrets of the Multiverse and what it holds within.
What Lies in the Multiverse uses the concept of overlapping realities in its gameplay too. This 2D adventure will see you phasing between universes to traverse all that is around you. If an obstacle appears in your way in one universe, flip to another where it will have magically disappeared. Or if a jump is too far in one reality, quickly switch to another for a much more manageable gap.
A word of caution though: There is a note at the start of What Lies in the Multiverse for themes including violence, grief and death. There is also a seizure warning for certain sections of gameplay.
Priced at £12.49, What Lies in the Multiverse is available now on the Xbox Store. We will have a review coming very soon for this exciting looking title. Stay tuned. For now, hit us up in the comments about what you think lies in the Multiverse.
Game description
What Lies in the Multiverse is a story-driven 2D adventure that one could call a dramatic comedy. Filled to the brim with hilarious, cartoonish hijinks, the narrative also presents the player with mature and deep themes like death, envy, and obsession. Things inevitably go batshit crazy very fast in the Multiverse when you discover the ability to travel between parallel worlds. These worlds are alternate versions of each level and differ in aesthetic, theme, and physicality. Switching between them allows you to solve logical and spatial challenges and to progress the story. Seamless Transformations Would you like to change the game world on the fly? Now you can! Can’t reach a ledge? Bam! Switch worlds mid-air. Afraid of sliding around in an icy environment? Alternate to another universe for firmer ground! Just be careful when messing with gravity… Diverse World Embark on a journey across a variety of gorgeous pixel-art worlds, each offering something unique. Explore temples, towns, harbours, the wilderness and more as you race to unlock the secrets of the Multiverse. Colourful Cast of Characters Meet a bunch of quirky but compelling characters such as Everett, your eventual genius companion. Picture a sarcastic, eccentric Albert Einstein. Then there’s EZ, a mysterious figure everyone fondly remembers but can’t describe. Or ZENITH, a group of enigmatic and shadowy figures always breathing down your neck. A Deeper Story While staying true to its light-hearted nature, the story’s poignancy builds as you progress. A rollercoaster of laughter, joy, and sorrow awaits.
