Do you like mystery games and visual novels? If so, Sofia in Exchange for Lies looks like a game to check out. In this visual novel published by MUTAN and developed by MUTAN and Storynote, you travel into the five personalities of murder suspect Sofia.
The Story of Sofia in Exchange for Lies
The description and trailer on the Steam page begin with the intriguing line, “I killed him, but it wasn’t really me.” You are Phillip, a psychiatrist who has been tasked with interrogating Sofia, a prisoner accused of murdering a presidential candidate. Sofia has Dissociative Identity Disorder, with five distinct identities living inside her. Phillip must uncover the truth and find out which of the identities murdered the candidate.
Solving the Mystery
The Steam page says that Phillip must “find the right questions” to discover the truth. It also says that you shouldn’t “miss little clues hidden in the girl’s words,” which indicates that this will be a game that requires you to apply your attention and concentration. You will be required to look at security footage to see her different personalities acting at different times, and sometimes her identities might shift while you talk to her. With multiple endings, this looks like a game that promises plenty of replay value, just like the best visual novels do.
A Nail-Biting Trailer
The trailer opens with Sofia’s narration over shots of the prison with thunder and flickering lights, making for an appropriately moody atmosphere. As the trailer proceeds, we learn that Sofia will be executed if you can’t figure out which of her personalities is the murderer. This, of course, generates the question of how they can punish one identity without harming the others, building even more suspense. The trailer goes on to show Sofia having a breakdown as her identities shift. Overall, it promises a creepy, suspenseful experience.
Conclusion
With its anime aesthetics and fascinating premise, Sofia in Exchange for Lies looks like it will be a deep, emotional game that delivers and could remain with the player long after they finish. While many people will likely flock to Donkey Kong Bananza in July, Sofia in Exchange for Lies could be a good alternative for people who are seeking a darker experience. Here’s hoping that the game lives up to the promising trailer and description.
