''Transference'' is a

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developed by

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and

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and published by

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for

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. It was released on September 18, 2018.

Plot and gameplay

''Transference'' is about a family struggling with some serious issues. It is set inside a corrupted simulation made by a brilliant but "troubled" scientist named Raymond ( Maicon Blair). From the perspective of different family members, the simulation is constructed from the "brain data" of Raymond, his wife Katherine (

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), and their young son Benjamin (

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), as they move through their home, discover their secrets and collect the evidence that they need to repair their lives.

Reception

Awards

The game was nominated for "Best VR Game" at the

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, and for "Immersive Reality Game of the Year" at the

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