Promesa
Release date: Oct 15, 2020
Developers: Julián Palacios Gechtman
Publishers: Julián Palacios Gechtman, Strelka Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Italian, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain, Russian, French

Promesa is a personal project born from a conversation between a grandfather and his grandchild, where you wander through their dreams and memories. While listening to someone trying to remember their experiences, past and present blend together, forming a stream of images that are both personal and shared. From memories of homes and streets to surreal visions of imaginary places, Promesa is a contemplative experience about what happens when we’re left dreaming of the things we haven’t lived firsthand. A slow and relaxing experience focused on contemplative exploration. Every playthrough (of approximately 45 minutes) is different and it takes more than one to see all the scenes. A distinct visual style that mixes pixel graphics with high-def light. Visit dreamlike environments inspired by Argentinian and Italian cities. A personal project born after a few conversations I had with my grandfather and made by a small team of 4 people. An acoustic soundtrack that uses many different instruments: from piano and double-bass, to zither and harmonium. Promesa has been officially selected at the following festivals/exhibitions: 

Press reviews: “The game is like a friend showing you somewhere they hold dear; [...] you see the space through their eyes as well as yours.” Vice “Promesa is a perfect tonic for these trying times” Rock Paper Shotgun “Dislocated from chronological time and naturalistic space, the events depicted in 'Promesa' exist in a state of open-ended subjectivity that beckons its audience to overlay its own impressions.” The Washington Post