Clock Tower: Shadows of the Past

 Clock Tower: Shadows of the Past  is a upcoming psychological supernatural survival horror game spin-off to the Clock Tower series for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One. Nintendo Switch and Windows. That follows the journey of a young 16-year-old orphan boy named Alex Thompson, who is on the autism spectrum (Pervasive Developmental Disorder). The game's visuals and mechanics are reminiscent of classic survival horror games from the PS2 era, incorporating elements from the Clock Tower series.

Plot
As Alex is adopted by a wealthy family, he moves into their vast and mysterious mansion. Shortly after his arrival, the mansion becomes a haunting ground for evil ghosts and spirits. A relentless stalker wielding an axe relentlessly pursues Alex, forcing him to explore the mansion and uncover the dark history behind both the mansion and his own family.

Mechanics and Gameplay

 * 1) Austic Meltdowns: As Alex faces intense situations or encounters disturbing entities, he may experience overwhelming meltdowns. The screen distorts, and he loses control of his behavior. To regain composure, Ethan must find safe spaces or encounter friendly spirits to calm down.
 * 2) Puzzle-solving: Alex's exceptional intelligence and affinity for puzzles allow him to unravel the mansion's secrets. He must decipher hidden messages, manipulate intricate mechanisms, and solve complex puzzles to progress.
 * 3) Psychic Abilities: Alex's psychic powers play a vital role in both the story and gameplay. These abilities enable him to communicate with spirits, unveil hidden clues, and defend himself against hostile entities.

Characters

 * 1) Alex Thompson: The main protagonist, a 16-year-old orphan boy on the autism spectrum with exceptional intelligence and psychic abilities.
 * 2) Catherine and Jonathan Lockwood - Ethan's adopted parents, a wealthy and enigmatic couple with their own secrets.
 * 3) Anna - Ethan's supportive and caring adoptive sister, who tries to protect him from the dangers lurking in the mansion.
 * 4) Jacob (Axeman) - The sinister stalker pursuing Ethan throughout the game, whose true identity is revealed as the story unfolds.

Ghost/Spirts:

the games features ghosts/spirts that can be good or bad or even evil roaming around the mansion.

Triva

 * Alex's last name is a reference to Nancy Thompson from A Nightmare on Elm Street series.
 * Alex is the second protagonist with a mental disorder of the Clock Tower series as Alyssa Hale from Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within who has Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder.

Voice casts
Alex Thompson voiced by TBA

Catherine Lockwood voiced by Gery Griffin

Jonathan Lockwood voiced by Jeff Bennett

Anna Lockwood voiced by Debi Derryberry

Jacob voiced by Brad Dourif