Viewfinder: Gameplay, trailer & everything we know

Sam Smith
Viewfinder

Viewfinder is a puzzle-exploration game from Sad Owl Studios. Here’s everything there is to know about this intriguing game.

Viewfinder’s first trailer was revealed at the Game Awards 2022 and we’ve never seen anything like it. The game uses photography, hence the title ‘Viewfinder,’ to expand the world around you, taking pictures, then adding them to the game world.

The game is being developed by Sad Owl Studios and has been described as a “mind-bending first-person adventure game in which you can reshape reality by placing found objects into the world.” Here’s everything there is to know about this unique and original puzzle game adventure.

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Viewfinder gameplay
The player uses a photo of a bridge to build a bridge in the game world.

Does Viewfinder have a release date?

Yes, Viewfinder finally has a release date. Fans of the upcoming mind-bending game will be able to get their hands on it on July 18, 2023. The PlayStation demo is now available to play on the official store page for PS5 consoles.

What platforms will Viewfinder be released on?

Viewfinder is confirmed to be coming to PlayStation and PC. There’s been no word on Xbox or Nintendo platforms.

Trailer

Check out the Viewfinder trailer below:

Gameplay and setting

Viewfinder is played from a first-person point of view and sees the player walking through a colorful world with their camera, taking pictures and placing these frames into the landscape. Then the pictures come alive and become part of the world, changing the feel, art style, and tone of the area. The game even features art from real life and blends this seamlessly with the game world.

The goal is to use these photos to traverse the game world in creative ways by thinking carefully. Using the right image will allow the player to bend the world to their will and reach places that were previously inaccessible. However, each image also alters the game world and poses its own challenges once it has been integrated.

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About The Author

Sam is a Senior Games Writer for Dexerto specializing in Survival Horror, Diablo, Final Fantasy, and Soulslikes. An NCTJ accredited journalist, Sam also holds a degree in journalism from the University of Central Lancashire and has many years of experience as a professional writer. Being able to marry his love of writing with his addiction to video games was always one of his life goals. He also loves all things PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo in equal measure. Contact at sam.smith@dexerto.com