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Valley of Shadow Interview: Anthony Vaccaro Describes Real-World Digital Artifacts, Growth, and Healing via Gameplay
Autobiographical stories, especially those that are grounded in real-life experiences, may be the rarest narrative genre employed in video games. Developer Synersteel, consisting of Anthony and Nicholas Vaccaro, is aiming to change that with Valley of Shadow: an intensely personal narrative puzzle game about grief, emotional trauma, and healing through the lens of fanciful magic. The indie game is still a ways away, expected to debut on Steam next year, but people with an interest in titles that tackle real issues and serious subjects should take note.