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Set in the near future, Three Minutes To Eight is a mind-bending pixel art adventure game that breaks the mold by introducing an intriguing twist: the protagonist is destined to meet their demise at precisely 07:57 PM. However, hope is not lost. It's up to you to unravel what lies beneath, uncover secret paths, find ways to cheat death, and unlock multiple endings. Each run is distinct, with randomized elements and unique events, urging you to revisit the game multiple times to discover all its hidden mysteries. Find yourself in an ever-evolving gaming experience, mimicking a borderline state of mind that teeters on the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible yet remains elusive.

Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Chaosmonger Studio have released its first Featurette to accompany this exciting announcement, introducing developer Nicola Piovesan as he gives players an in-depth look into the game’s creation and how he came up with the idea for Three Minutes to Eight. 

Key Features:

• A mind-boggling narrative with unexpected twists where you must uncover ways to cheat death…or die trying
• Unique short-burst gameplay allows for infinite replayability with multiple different endings to unlock and hidden mysteries in each playthrough 
• Highly stylized pixel art graphics and a cyberpunk aesthetic support the game’s themes dealing with a mental state teetering on the edge of consciousness 
• Intriguing dialogue with a roster of interesting NPCs deepens the game’s gripping narrative

Three Minutes To Eight is coming to PC (Steam) on October 23, 2023, followed by Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and mobile devices at a later time.