Erica

About

Erica is a point-and-click narrative thriller where your decisions shape the story. You explore a mystery tied to the protagonist's father's death by examining clues, talking to characters, and choosing dialogue options. The game splits into multiple paths based on what you pick, leading to varied outcomes. It plays like a choose-your-own-adventure story with live-action sequences and static scenes. The PlayStation 4 version lets you use the controller's touchpad to interact, while mobile users can engage via an optional app for extra perspective during certain scenes. The game's branching structure offers 20+ endings though most playthroughs won't see them all. Community reception was mixed but leans positive with a 78% Metacritic score. The app feature divides players some find it adds depth others call it gimmicky. It released in 2019 for PS4 PC and iOS with a single player mode focused on mystery solving. The core appeal lies in replaying to see how different choices alter the story.