The horror game anthology exploring the dark side of social media

BrokenLore’s upcoming addition to its horror anthology will explore the ways in which social media can negatively impact the mental health of young people. The dark themes reportedly include cyber bullying and body dysmorphia.

This story within an overarching ‘mega lore’ puts players in the shoes of Anne, a young woman trapped in a Freddy Kruger-esque nightmare shaped by the toxic influences of social media.

The trailer shows creature manifestations of issues like cyberbullying, body image, and dissociation while a YouTube personality provides what we presume will be rare moments of comfort. The narrative reportedly draws on real experiences and traumas shared by online creators including Filipino-American vlogger Akidearest (Agnes Yulo Diego).

‘Social medias are really addicting spaces and I think it’s just as good as it is bad,’ she explained recently. ‘I think it’s a great way that people express themselves and get connected, but I also think it’s very damaging to your mental health.’

The perilous and fragmented realities presented by the games in this anthology have been created with real thought and…