Factsheet
Developer:
Studio Zevere
Based in United States
Release date:
November 30 2020
Platforms:
Windows
Mac
Linux
Xbox One
Website:
studiozevere.com
Available From:
Free - Steam
Description
SHE DREAMS ELSEWHERE is a surreal adventure JRPG about dreams and the extent to which they mirror reality. You play as Thalia Sullivan, a high strung, anxiety-ridden, comatose woman on a journey to defeat the nightmares preventing her awakening, while also finding out how exactly this mess happened in the first place. Unfortunately, some nightmares are harder to confront than others… The game tackles complex themes such as depression, anxiety, mental illness and race relations - all while wrapped in an engaging, provocative gameplay experience.
History
The game began development in late 2015, but didn't enter full production until mid-2016. Development began with RPG Maker VX Ace as its first engine of choice before switching over to the newer RPG Maker MV in April of 2017. Initially, the game featured a more colorful, chibi-inspired art style before switching to a minimalistic style to better suit the game's newfound, darker direction.
The story and characters are based off of personal experiences with mental illness, and continues a conversation initiated by such games as "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice", "Night in the Woods" and many others.
Features
- A deeply personal narrative tackling heavy themes with a focus on mental illness
- A surreal, visually-striking world brimming with mystery that begs you to explore its every detail
- An easy to learn, yet difficult to master turn-based battle system that pits you against a variety of nightmarish beings
- Customize your characters with the “Mask” and “Charm” systems, allowing for a wealth of different playstyles and battle strategies
Videos
She Dreams Elsewhere: Teaser Trailer YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Monetization Permission
Studio Zevere allows for the contents of She Dreams Elsewhere to be published through video broadcasting services for any commercial or non-commercial purposes. Monetization of videos created containing assets from She Dreams Elsewhere is legally & explicitly allowed by Studio Zevere. This permission can be found in writing at https://www.indiedb.com/games/she-dreams-elsewhere/presskit.
Additional Links
Official Website
Official website and development blog for the game. studiozevere.com/she-dreams-elsewhere.
About Studio Zevere
Boilerplate
A developer and publisher of role playing games including She Dreams Elsewhere.
More information
More information on Studio Zevere, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Contact
Support
davionne.zevere@gmail.com
Homepage
studiozevere.com
Indie DB
indiedb.com/games/she-dreams-elsewhere
Twitter
twitter.com/davionnegooden
Twitter
twitter.com/studiozevere
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks