AdventureRPG
Rue Valley
Piece together Mira's mind and escape a time loop of psychological intrigue.
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2025-11-11
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Official gameplay trailer for Rue Valley. Published by Emotion Spark Studio. Captures core gameplay, tone, and world design.
Rue Valley is an RPG by Emotion Spark Studio, hitting Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Epic Games, and Steam on November 11, 2025. Trapped in a 47-minute loop, you play as Mira Hale, navigating a psychological experiment gone awry. The game combines narrative depth with a unique Personality System that influences skills, dialogue, and world reactions. Expect sparse combat, a focus on emotional growth, and engaging exploration. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of a rain-soaked valley.
Game Information
- Developer
- Emotion Spark Studio
- Publisher
- Emotion Spark Studio
- Platforms
- Windows, PlayStation, Epic Games, Steam, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
- Release Date
- 2025-11-11
- Genres
- Adventure, RPG
Pros
- ✓Strong, empathetic writing that treats mental health as a mechanical and narrative axis.
- ✓Personality System ties choices directly to gameplay consequences and builds.
- ✓Time-loop structure creates tight, replayable runs with meaningful variation.
- ✓Specific NPCs like Dr. Chan, Jonah, and Rosa have memorable, branching arcs.
- ✓Cross-platform support across PC and consoles with solid accessibility options.
Cons
- ✗Heavy subject matter may feel intense or draining for some players.
- ✗Pacing is deliberate, with slow sections that demand attention to dialogue.
- ✗Loop repetition can feel repetitive if you rush through runs without exploring.
- ✗Limited combat may disappoint players expecting action-focused RPGs.
Key Features
- •Shape your Personality System through therapy choices and field reactions.
- •Navigate a repeating 47-minute time loop with evolving scenarios.
- •Build temperament nodes that alter dialogue, skills, and passive effects.
- •Manage resources like Insight and Calm to influence outcomes.
- •Explore a rain-soaked valley with branching side quests and NPC arcs.
- •Uncover a conspiracy linking the clinic, the clock tower, and lost memories.
- •Customize playstyle by leaning into Stoic, Reactive, or Empathic paths.
- •Replay runs to discover new beats, unlock endings, and change relationships.
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Gameplay In Rue Valley, you step into the shoes of Mira Hale, caught in a relentless 47-minute loop that challenges your ability to adapt and grow. This isn't your typical RPG. The combat is minimal, designed to punctuate moments rather than dominate them. Instead, the game leans heavily into its narrative and psychological elements. The core mechanic is the Personality System, which modifies Mira’s skills, dialogue options, and how the world reacts to her based on your choices. Resources like Insight and Calm are crucial, influencing outcomes and shaping your journey.
Story & Setting The narrative weaves a complex tapestry of memory, identity, and introspection. Mira finds herself in a rain-drenched valley, part of an unethical psychotherapy experiment that tests the limits of her mind. As you explore, you'll encounter NPCs like Dr. Chan, Jonah, and Rosa, each with their own stories and arcs, contributing to the broader mystery. The setting itself is a character, with locations like the clinic and the ominous clock tower holding secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Key Features - Shape your Personality System through therapy choices and field reactions. - Navigate a repeating 47-minute time loop with evolving scenarios. - Build temperament nodes that alter dialogue, skills, and passive effects. - Manage resources like Insight and Calm to influence outcomes. - Explore a rain-soaked valley with branching side quests and NPC arcs. - Uncover a conspiracy linking the clinic, the clock tower, and lost memories. - Customize playstyle by leaning into Stoic, Reactive, or Empathic paths. - Replay runs to discover new beats, unlock endings, and change relationships.
Platforms & Availability Rue Valley is both developed and published by Emotion Spark Studio, set to release on November 11, 2025. The game will be accessible across multiple platforms including Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Epic Games, and Steam. This cross-platform availability ensures that players can explore the experience on their preferred system, with a price to be announced closer to release.
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Game Info
- Developer
- Emotion Spark Studio
- Publisher
- Emotion Spark Studio
- Release Date
- 2025-11-11
- Platforms
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