Arise: A Simple Story looks to be a fun and interesting midrange title. The game got a special spotlight at this month’s State of Play, getting to share the (digital) stage with the likes of The Last of Us Part 2. At the time only a PS4 version of the title was announced, but now it seems everyone will manage to get in on this emotional journey.

Publisher Techland confirmed that the game will release on the same day for the Xbox One and PC. The PC version will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store. It’s the first game from new studio, Piccolo, and features a man’s life in reverse as you start at death and gradually go back to both the highs, and the lows, of his storied life. You can check out the announcement trailer through here.

Arise: A Simple Story will release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on December 3rd.

Today’s State of Play was, understandably, mostly about the big releases coming relatively soon. The Last of Us Part 2 got a date, for instance, that sucked a lot of air out the room. However, you got to take a little time out for what looks to be a potential gem of a game in the form of Arise: A Simple Story, the game from Techland publishing and the debuting Piccolo Studios.

The game was announced with a trailer, which you can see below. It has a cel-shaded look, and a story that begins where most stories end: with the death of the main character. He must navigate the surreal afterlife with whimsical action and platforming as he self-reflects on the life he lead, both the good and bad times. It definitely looks like quite the fun, if not maybe a little heady, way to end the year.

Arise: A Simple Story will release December 3rd for the PlayStation 4.

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