Meet the Devs of Brokenlore: DON’T LIE
Meet the Devs of Brokenlore: DON’T LIE
Brokenlore: DON’T LIE is the result of deep collaboration and creative energy from the Serafini Productions team, a Tokyo-based studio specializing in immersive horror experiences. Each developer, writer, and artist has contributed to pushing the boundaries of psychological horror, employing advanced motion-capture and blending lived realities with surreal nightmares. Their vivid attention to detail—from Junko’s emotional journey to the warped liminal spaces—creates an experience that feels both unique and intensely personal.
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Serafini Productions is known for integrating cinematic storytelling, visual artistry, and dynamic gameplay.
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The studio’s approach ensures every scene in DON’T LIE is built from the protagonist’s fragile viewpoint, heightening tension and emotional impact.
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The game features everything from scripted dialogue calls and environmental exploration to playable retro segments, all carefully woven by a multidisciplinary team of writers, artists, and programmers.
Sebastiano Serafini, the studio’s CEO and founder, is an Italian creative and entrepreneur based in Tokyo, known for his multifaceted career spanning fashion, music, film, and video games. Born in Italy, he began his career as a model, working across several countries including Italy, Japan, China, and Thailand. He later expanded into acting, appearing in Japanese TV shows and dramas.
In parallel, Sebastiano pursued a career in music as a singer and songwriter, releasing singles and albums that gained recognition in both Asia and Europe. He was also part of a visual kei band, performing on international stages, including the prestigious Saitama Super Arena.
Over the years, he broadened his activities to writing and multimedia projects, directing commercial / music videos, creating several digital manga. This experience led him to found Serafini Productions, a Tokyo-based creative studio focused on video game development, film, music, influencer management, and cross-media projects.
The studio is best known for the BrokenLore series, a collection of psychological horror games that explore profound and sensitive themes such as mental health, trauma, and social isolation. Through its titles, BrokenLore aims to raise awareness about issues that deeply affect individuals and society. To ensure respectful and accurate representation, the team collaborates closely with psychologists and mental health professionals throughout the creative process.
Following the first two titles, LOW and DON’T WATCH, upcoming entries such as UNFOLLOW, FOLLOW, DARK DAWN, DON’T LIE, and more have already been announced. Each game combines immersive gameplay, cinematic storytelling, and interactive narratives to create emotionally powerful experiences.
You can learn more by following the team on Steam.
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