BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW vs Hell is Us

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-player Only
• Setting: A Surreal Labyrinth of Memories (Anne's Subconscious)
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: 2026-01-16
• Unique Feature: Features real-world influencers as cast members and uses a smartphone as a primary gameplay device.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: War-Torn Hadea (Fictional Country)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A unique 'no hand-holding' design that completely removes the map, compass, and quest markers, forcing players to rely on instinct and observation to explore.

• Amine Prisms: Found in various locations and given by NPCs. These are key items required to close the 14 Timeloops scattered across Hadea.
• Notes and Clues: Scattered throughout the environment. These are essential for solving the game's many puzzles and progressing through the unguided world.

• Psychological Horror
• Social Media
• Cyberbullying
• Mental Health
• Trauma
• Surrealism
• Body Dysmorphia

• Supernatural Horror
• Exploration
• Civil War
• Mystery
• Psychological
• Action-Adventure
• Minimalist HUD
• Cosmic Horror

• Melee Weapons: Varies (Swords, Spears, Axes, Greatswords, Polearms)
  The primary form of combat. Rémi wields a variety of melee weapons in a tactical, stamina-based system.
• KAPI Drone: Support
  Rémi's drone companion, which can be upgraded with different abilities to distract, stun, or damage enemies during combat.

• Rémi's Attire: The game does not appear to have a traditional armor system. Rémi's outfit is consistent throughout the game, with progression focused on weapon and drone upgrades rather than equippable armor.

• Cosmetic Packs: The Digital Deluxe Edition includes two exclusive cosmetic skin packs for Rémi and his drone, KAPI: The Hollow Walker Pack and The Phol Guard Pack. The pre-order bonus also includes the 'Military Pack' of cosmetics.

Progression is narrative-driven rather than stats-based. The player's primary tool is Anne's smartphone, which gains 'numerous functions' to help navigate the environment and solve puzzles. The most critical 'skill' is the player's ability to make moral choices that determine the final outcome of the narrative.

Progression is tied to exploration and combat. Players can upgrade a variety of melee weapons (swords, spears, axes) and the companion drone, KAPI, with different abilities. Weapon upgrades are uniquely tied to 'emotions' like grief or rage, which also manifest as elements in the world.

The game features a semi-linear 'surreal labyrinth' comprised of Anne's distorted memories. Key areas include Anne's childhood rooms and other familiar locations twisted by her internal struggle. Exploration is dense and focuses on uncovering hidden secrets through environmental storytelling.

• Rémi: Playable Protagonist
  A man who returns to his homeland of Hadea amidst a civil war and supernatural calamity to find his parents and uncover his origins.
• Hollow Walkers: Enemies
  Supernatural creatures that resemble ancient monuments and are immune to modern weapons. They are manifestations of human emotions and trauma.

• The Empty House: Prologue
  Wake up and escape the silent house while dealing with memory loss.
• Confrontation of Guilt: Main Loop
  Navigate the labyrinth of memories to uncover the buried truth of Anne's past.

• Main Story Quests
  A mature, deep narrative following Rémi's quest to find his parents and uncover the secrets of the calamity. Progression is unguided and relies on player investigation.
• Good Deeds
  Optional, often time-sensitive side missions to help NPCs. These require players to remember conversations and connect disparate pieces of information without a quest log.
• Closing Timeloops
  A major recurring objective to find and destroy 14 Timeloops, which are ceaseless sources of enemies. This requires defeating their guardians and using a specific key item.

The game is available in a Standard Edition ($49.99 PC / $59.99 Console) and a Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99 PC / $79.99 Console). The Deluxe Edition includes 72 hours of early access, two exclusive cosmetic packs, an exclusive investigation, a digital artbook, and the original soundtrack.

• Q: What is BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW?
  A: It is a psychological horror game about the toxic impact of social media and bullying on a young woman named Anne.
• Q: Are there multiple endings?
  A: Yes, your choices throughout the labyrinth directly influence the story's conclusion.
• Q: Who is in the cast?
  A: The game features influencers like Akidearest, The Sphere Hunter, Elsie Lovelock, and Sharla in Japan.

• Q: What is Hell is Us?
  A: Hell is Us is a single-player, third-person action-adventure with a unique 'no hand-holding' design. Set in a war-torn country beset by a supernatural calamity, players must rely on instinct and observation to explore and survive.
• Q: Is there a map or quest log?
  A: No. A core feature of the game is the complete absence of a map, compass, quest markers, or quest log, forcing players to navigate and solve puzzles using environmental clues and their own memory.
• Q: How does combat work?
  A: It is a tactical, stamina-based melee system. A unique 'Lymbic Pulse' mechanic rewards aggressive play, allowing players to regain health by dealing damage with precise timing.
• Q: Is it a 'Soulslike' game?
  A: While it shares some similarities, such as deliberate combat and a stamina bar, the developers describe it as a tactical hack-and-slash. Key differences include enemies not respawning within a level and the absence of a 'corpse run' to retrieve lost items upon death.

• Official PC system requirements. Storage requirements vary between Steam (15GB) and Epic Games Store (25-35GB). An SSD is recommended for optimal asset streaming of hyperrealistic environments.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on cooling and TGP. **Mid-range gaming laptops (NVIDIA RTX 3060 Mobile / RTX 4060 Mobile) are recommended for a stable Recommended-tier experience.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Moderate TGP is sufficient, but higher limits help maintain the game's atmospheric lighting fidelity.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The psychological horror atmosphere relies on stable frame delivery; ensure adequate cooling to prevent thermal-induced stuttering.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A modern multi-core mobile CPU is helpful for managing the AI of symbolic creatures and the smartphone integration systems.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended for minimizing input latency during critical stealth and evasion sequences.
• Game Name: BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Hell is Us. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer Rogue Factor, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a visually ambitious title built on Unreal Engine 5, the game is exceptionally demanding, with the developers noting that all performance targets are achieved with upscaling (Unreal's TSR) enabled. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance. For a graphically intense Unreal Engine 5 game like Hell is Us, a laptop with a high-TGP (Total Graphics Power) GPU and an excellent cooling system is critical to avoid performance dips and maintain a stable framerate.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential. The game's reliance on UE5 features like Lumen means a low-power GPU variant will struggle significantly, especially at higher resolutions.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling solution is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and in visually complex areas.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's physics, complex AI, and asset streaming without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In an action-adventure game with precise combat, reducing input lag is key to a responsive experience.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, in addition to Unreal Engine's native TSR. The developer has stated that all official performance targets are based on using upscaling, making it essential for achieving playable framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, particularly Global Illumination (Lumen), Shadows (Virtual Shadow Maps), Reflections, and Post-Processing. The game is known to be very GPU-bound.
• Game Name: Hell is Us

• Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, in addition to Unreal Engine's native TSR. The developer has stated that all official performance targets are based on using upscaling, making it essential for achieving playable framerates.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, particularly Global Illumination (Lumen), Shadows (Virtual Shadow Maps), Reflections, and Post-Processing. The game is known to be very GPU-bound.

• G P U T G P: Moderate TGP is sufficient, but higher limits help maintain the game's atmospheric lighting fidelity.
• Cooling Thermals: The psychological horror atmosphere relies on stable frame delivery; ensure adequate cooling to prevent thermal-induced stuttering.
• C P U Power Limits: A modern multi-core mobile CPU is helpful for managing the AI of symbolic creatures and the smartphone integration systems.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended for minimizing input latency during critical stealth and evasion sequences.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential. The game's reliance on UE5 features like Lumen means a low-power GPU variant will struggle significantly, especially at higher resolutions.
• Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling solution is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and in visually complex areas.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's physics, complex AI, and asset streaming without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In an action-adventure game with precise combat, reducing input lag is key to a responsive experience.