SHOULDERMEN had been in my wishlist for probably six months or more when I noticed it was on sale and I finally decided to see what it was all about. The promise of an AI-powered game intrigued me, largely because this is the promised-land frontier of new, character-driven gameplay that may offer the next big innovation to our beloved medium. Now, while SHOULDERMEN doesn't necessarily promise all that in its pitch, it does have a unique one regardless: convince both an angel and a devil, via voice or by text, to say a password that will free them from an otherworldly prison (which is haunted by a wonderfully cheerful, intentionally nagging repetitive jingle). Being able to have some kind of cohesive, unscripted back and forth with two characters is something that a lot of people would like to do in a game. Even if just a simple exercise, that's worth trying out - right? Well, having spent what I feel is enough time with SHOULDERMEN, I'm not so sure. It's a simple but surprisingly mess...
Shouldermen
- Release Date:
- May 20, 2024
- Developer:
- Outdoor Devs
- Publisher:
- FCF Studios
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Shouldermen
You know the devil on your shoulder? The Shouldermen are those tiny angel and devil doppelgangers that stand on your shoulder giving advice when you are making tough decisions. An evil genius has sparked global chaos by trapping everyone's Shouldermen in secure VR prisons leaving humanity to make decisions at random.
Your job? Hack into the VR prisons and help the Shouldermen to escape by getting them to say the password out loud.
Gameplay and Features
Dialog Driven Gameplay: Engage in real-time spoken conversations with the characters to play the game.
Text Input: Direct control over what you say.
Word Puzzles: How will you coax the Shouldermen into saying the password so they can escape.
Who Will You Become?
Shouldermen isn't just about saving the world. It's about discovering who you are. Your journey through this AI generated labyrinth will leave you reflecting on what makes us human long after you've played.
Generative AI
This game uses generative AI for spoken dialog from Eleven Labs.
Voice recognition is handled by AWS Transcribe.
The character dialog is generated using GPT 4o from Open AI.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 3 GHz Intel or AMD
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia or AMD 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: 4 GHz Intel or AMD
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX or AMD 12GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 8 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Shouldermen cost?
Shouldermen costs $1.99.
What are the system requirements for Shouldermen?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: 3 GHz Intel or AMD Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia or AMD 4GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 11 Processor: 4 GHz Intel or AMD Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia RTX or AMD 12GB DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space
What platforms is Shouldermen available on?
Shouldermen is available on Windows PC.
Is Shouldermen worth buying?
Shouldermen has 0% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Shouldermen released?
Shouldermen was released on May 20, 2024.
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