Dear Esther is a ghost story, told using first-person gaming technologies. Rather than traditional gameplay, the focus here is on exploration, uncovering the mystery of a Hebridean island, of who you are and why you are there.
Fragments of story are randomly uncovered when exploring the various locations of the island, making every each journey a unique experience.
The game asks players to explore a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides, assuming the role of a troubled man piecing together the chain of events which lead to his wife’s death. Fragments of letters appear throughout the island, weaving a complex narrative of both the recent and distant past. As the island’s secrets are gradually revealed, players will piece together a tale which will remain with them long after the screen has faded to black.
The console versions of Dear Esther will, for the first time, offer PS4 and Xbox One owners the opportunity to lose themselves on this remote Scottish island.
The Directors’ Commentary of Dear Esther: Landmark Edition unites Jessica Curry, Dan Pinchbeck and Rob Briscoe for the first time years as they reacquaint themselves with the game. The commentary offers first-hand insight on never-before-heard details, and provides a fresh perspective on the game’s development and legacy.
The Landmark Edition also features graphical and gameplay tweaks which finesse the experience on console, making this the most complete version of Dear Esther to date.
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition will arrive on PS4/XOne for $9.99 / €9.99 / £7.99.
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