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point-and-click adventure
Yesterday Origins
By Pendulo Studios, S.L., released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Yesterday Origins is a point-and-click adventure from Pendulo Studios, published by Microids. Its story follows John Yesterday and Pauline across different eras, linking an investigation in present-day Paris with events beginning in 1481. After a ritual makes John immortal, he loses his memory each time he returns to life. He and Pauline seek an artefact needed to recreate the potion, while others pursue their secrets. The game mixes investigation, thriller, adventure and occult themes, with dark humor. It includes more than 10 places to visit, over 50 backgrounds and more than 25 characters, alongside an original soundtrack. Controls are adapted for mouse and controllers. Steam lists single-player, achievements, trading cards, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. The game released on November 10, 2016, for Windows and macOS.
What players like, and what they don't
- Story spans several different eras.
- Investigation blends with thriller and occult elements.
- More than 50 backgrounds.
- Supports mouse and controllers.
- Single-player only among listed modes.
- Released in 2016.
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy point-and-click investigations, occult themes and stories that move across historical periods. Mouse and controller support are both listed.
Yesterday Origins centers on an immortal protagonist, a cross-era investigation and a point-and-click format. Its mix of mystery, occult elements and dark humor shapes the adventure.
