11-11: Memories Retold promises and artistic and emotional World War I narrative

By Joseph Luster There are so many unique ways to convey the reality of war in video games, so we always have our eyes open for something fresh and exciting. One of the most promising military titles on the horizon is a humble game called 11-11: Memories Retold, which foregoes the traditional genres of strategy and white-knuckle action for a more contemplative, story-driven narrative based on World War I. Bandai Namco Entertainment is in charge of publishing for the project, which has developer DigixArt Studio teaming up with renowned animation studio Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep). The art style they’re working with is reminiscent of paintings, promising a unique experience that combines Aardman and DigixArt’s talents with top music production. While details surrounding the story are still murky, the developers aim to use WWI as a lens through which they will be able to project a memorable and emotional narrative. The title serves as a streamlined means of conveying historical significance. The Great War came to an end on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 following the armistice agreement between Germany and the Allies. We commemorate this moment each year on Armistice Day, and it looks like 11-11: Memories Retold will do so in its own special way when it eventually makes its debut on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. For further details on the project, we’ll need to leave it to representatives of Aard