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Designed by an Architect, Built on Memory: The Story Behind Pera Coda

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Designed by an Architect, Built on Memory: The Story Behind Pera Coda
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Pera Coda is an isometric narrative mystery game and interesting adventure that blends psychological depth of Disco Elysium, the exploration-driven mystery of Outer Wilds, and the looping time puzzle mechanics of 12 Minutes.  All scenes set against surreal backdrop of Istanbul city. The game, provide you to play as a man trapped between life and death in this haunting backdrop.

Designed by an architect, all scenes set against surreal backdrop of Istanbul city. The game, provide you to play as a man trapped between life and death in this haunting backdrop. During the adventure, the man will face with the memories, past, regrets, humans around him and relations with them that shaped him. There are loops that are not just a repetition, but a psychological trial, where progress depends on emotional breakthroughs.

Pera Coda invites players into a re-imagined version of Istanbul that feels both familiar and surreal at the same time. In this game, the city isn’t just a backdrop, it becomes a reflection of the main character’s emotional and psychological state.

As players explore the city’s distorted streets, they will notice how real-world places are transformed into symbolic spaces where chaos and calm exist side by side. Each location carries emotional weight, acting as a stage for the protagonist’s inner journey. The story unfolds through meaningful dialogues, exploration, and puzzles that are deeply connected to this man’s past. These puzzles are kind of challenges. However, they help unlock memories and guide him toward healing.

Players literally will encounter a game where you can experience very thought-provoking scenes on architecture and psychology. Besides feelings and experiencing in mysterious Istanbul, Pera Coda combines retro-noir tones with surreal dreamscapes in visuals. The game is using an isometric lens to highlight symbolic details and environmental storytelling.

According to developers and players, Pera Coda is not just a game, it’s an mysterious love letter to Istanbul and a profound exploration of guilt, identity, and psychology of redemption.

Finally, Pera Coda is a narrative mystery adventure game developed by Elyzio in collaboration with Falan. Set to launch on Steam, the game invites players into a deeply emotional and visually perfect experience that blends psychological storytelling with surreal exploration. You can follow the latest updates through the official website, and on social media platforms of Pera Coda.

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Elif Ayse Sen

Architect, Author, Content Marketing Specialist.

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