The SOMBRAS: negative frames is an atmospheric narrative game with elements of light horror, exploring sensitive thematic motifs such as youth, art, dual cultural identity, and dysfunctional family systems. The story centers around Shiomi Alterio, a Japanese-Spanish photography student trying to adapt to her new life after her parents' divorce. It is the latest creation from Maboroshi Artworks, the award-winning studio behind the acclaimed title Last Time I Saw You.
SOMBRA: negative frames is an atmospheric, nostalgic storytelling game with elements of mild horror and an immersive photography system, developed by the creators of the award-winning Last Time I Saw You. The story follows Shiomi Alterio, a Japanese-Spanish photography student who, after her parents' divorce, moves with her father to a quiet Japanese town, leaving behind her previous life in Europe. One night, Shiomi is drawn into a dark parallel dimension filled with familiar streets, hungry shadows, and shadowy figures of girls who look astonishingly alike. To help Shiomi return home, you are tasked with taking photos of eerie sights, surviving unsettling encounters, developing your film, and piecing together all the broken parts of her self in a world full of secrets.
A Nostalgic Story of Self-Discovery & Psychological Horror
The SOMBRAS: negative frames is an atmospheric narrative game with elements of light horror, exploring sensitive thematic motifs such as youth, art, dual cultural identity, and dysfunctional family systems. The story centers around Shiomi Alterio, a Japanese-Spanish photography student trying to adapt to her new life after her parents' divorce. It is the latest creation from Maboroshi Artworks, the award-winning studio behind the acclaimed title Last Time I Saw You.
Explore a Broken World & Face the Shadows
When Shiomi is drawn into a dark parallel dimension, the familiar streets of the city transform into a nightmarish landscape filled with hungry shadows and alternative versions of herself. To find her way out, the protagonist must conquer her suppressed fears, collect hidden objects (occult trinkets), and unlock the strange doors blocking her path. Every step requires the reunion of the broken pieces of her soul through a process of internal and external discovery.
Captivating Photography System & Equipment Upgrade
The camera is the most essential tool for survival and interaction in Shiomi's distorted world. Players are challenged to capture stunning photos of strange sights, develop their film rolls, and gather the necessary inspiration to upgrade their camera. Through the camera lens, you discover beauty in the bizarre and unlock the deep secrets of this otherworldly, liminal world.
Manufacturer
- Genre
- 3D Platformer, Adventure
- Release Date
- 2026
- Release Date
- 03/12/2026
- Age Rating (PEGI)
- 18
- New Release
- Yes
- Edition
- Special Frames
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