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The Archetype

The Archetype is a psychological-horror where you'll be in control (or not) of Archty's psychological aspects, like Fear, Despair, Anxiety, Sadness, Jealousy, Anger, Aggression, Libido, Envy, Guilt, Depression…

16 September 2015

The Archetype is an adventure, released 16 September 2015 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Archetype is

The Archetype was released in 2015. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The Archetype is a psychological-horror where you'll be in control (or not) of Archty's psychological aspects, like Fear, Despair, Anxiety, Sadness, Jealousy, Anger, Aggression, Libido, Envy, Guilt, Depression and Solitude. As you explore the 4 chapters of Archty's life (Childhood, Adolescence, Marriage and Death), you'll have to deal with his anxiety disorder and schizophrenia and problems like his abusive father and mother and betrayal in his marriage.
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How it plays

It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Archetype launched on 16 September 2015, within three weeks of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Undertale, Mad Max and Soma.

Released around the same time: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Undertale, Mad Max, Soma.

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When did The Archetype come out?
The Archetype was released on 16 September 2015 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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