HoloVista

HoloVista is a first-person narrative adventure game developed by AEXLAB and published in 2021. It is characterized by its unique gameplay mechanics centered around taking photographs within a virtual, stylized world and subsequently uploading those images to a fictional social media platform. The narrative unfolds through player interaction with this simulated online environment, revealing secrets and character relationships based on the photographs taken and the accompanying captions chosen by the player.

The game's aesthetic is distinctly vibrant and surreal, emphasizing a "vaporwave" or "dreamwave" visual style. This aesthetic extends beyond the environments to the user interface and the overall presentation of the social media aspects.

HoloVista explores themes of social media influence, privacy, surveillance, and the performative nature of online identity. The player character, Carmen, navigates a complex web of family drama and corporate espionage, with the player's choices directly impacting the progression and outcome of the storyline. The game's mechanics often require players to observe details within the environment that might otherwise be overlooked, encouraging exploration and critical thinking.