Frank and Drake is the story of two housemates who will never meet, but will develop a relationship through the notes they leave for each other around their home. Inspired by the classic novels of Frankenstein and Dracula, this dual narrative modern gothic tale is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox in spring 2022.
Developed by Appnormals Team, Frank and Drake will feature a choice-driven branching narrative. You''' alternate between Frank, a machine-savvy, sickly man in the daylight hours, and Drake, a mysterious newcomer to the city at night. Each choice you make will have lasting consequences to both characters, and there will be multiple endings for you to discover, meaning your journey will be unique to you.
The game features a rotoscoping technique where each frame of live-action footage is painted over to create an otherworldly aesthetic - fitting for a game about two supernatural housemates. Check out the moody reveal trailer below to get a feel for the unique style.
You won't be alone with the two titualr protagonists, however. Along the way you'll meet a host of other characters who will play a crucial role in the game's story. You'll also uncover multiple mysteries spanning multiple decades and generations, and tackle tough puzzles and fun minigames.
If visually interesting indies are your thing, you should also check out The Artful Escape, available on Game Pass. Our editor-in-chief, Stacey Henley, gave the game a glowing review. She also interviewed the creator, rockstar turned game developer Johnny Galvatron, who discussed the easy-going nature of the game. Give it a go while you patiently wait for Frank and Drake to launch.
There's a Frank and Drake demo available right now, so once you've played that, be sure to tune into the Steam Next Fest, October 1 - 7, where games such as Settlement Survival will be debuting their latest demos and trailers.
You can visit the Frank and Drake Steam page now in order to wishlist it and play the free demo.