KARMA: The Dark World

KARMA: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian alternate version of 1984 East Germany, where the fictional Leviathan Corporation controls society through surveillance, social class rules and mind altering drugs. Players take the role of Daniel McGovern, a Roam Agent working for Leviathan’s Thought Bureau, who uses technology to enter the minds of accused individuals in order to investigate crimes.

Gameplay involves exploring crime scenes, interviewing suspects and diving into their memories to retrace events and gather evidence. These memory sequences take the form of surreal, distorted environments that reflect the psychological state of the suspects, blurring the line between reality and illusion. The narrative follows themes of family, love, loss and control, developing into a story involving espionage and betrayal.

The game is built using Unreal Engine 5, incorporating Lumen and Nanite technology for its visuals, along with motion-captured performances. It features a soundtrack combining orchestral music and original songs, produced in collaboration with Dolby Atmos audio technology.