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Updated Demo for Dark Detective Game Kill the Shadow Coming to Steam Next Fest
New content, location and gameplay featured in free playable demo of 663 Games’ upcoming detective noir thriller
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October 14, 2024
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663 Games :
Guangzhou, China - 14 October 2024. The time has come to enter Darkwater City and join Detective Lucas as he investigates a series of bizarre murders in the updated playable demo for Kill The Shadow, which will be available at the start of the upcoming Steam Next Fest, running from 14 - 21 October.
Published by 663 Games and developed by Shadowlight Sanctuary, Kill the Shadow is a dark narrative-driven detective role-playing game where players choose their investigation methods as they embark on a journey to solve the case. The development team has collaborated with a renowned American writer to completely rewrite the English script for Kill the Shadow, ensuring that while staying true to the original story, the English version offers a deeper sense of linguistic and cultural immersion.
The new demo introduces a new setting and storyline in Zhulong Walled City with around 30 minutes of gameplay and a new immersive flashback opening scene set ten years ago. The demo also has two new scenes, a revamped factory setting for better optimization, and includes more high-quality music and refined dialogue that provides deeper insight into the characters and world.
663 Games and Shadowlight Sanctuary have created a new trailer which showcases brand-new gameplay clips and content from this highly anticipated title.
Watch the exciting demo announcement trailer here
The updated Steam demo can be downloaded as part of the Steam Next Fest from 14 - 21 October and fans can add the game to their Wishlists now.
Kill the Shadow is a suspenseful narrative-driven detective role playing game. Investigate a series of bizarre murders in different areas of Darkwater city: the missing Master Ruan at the temple fair, the sudden death of Wangcai, and the grudges at the Shipwreck.
Find the lost memories of the city and piece together the truth of its division from ten years ago. Unravel the truth - kill, judge, or even kiss (?) the mastermind behind it all.
Features:
Hints and Evidence - Freely choose how you enhance your abilities—strength, spirit, charm—and select your own methods to investigate cases—psychological warfare? Bribery? Or simply beating your suspects? Deduction System: Collect, analyze, and connect related clues to create your own unique investigation path
Seeing the Past - "The Shadow", a strange creature attached to you that reads memories and reconstructs the traces of the deceased "Don't worry, Lucas, we're just using each other. You use me to find the culprit, and I, well, I love tasting those bizarre stories, hahaha!", says the Shadow.
The Ways of the World - Meet various characters in the city: the energetic girl with a camera, the elegant Mrs. Ruan, the rumoured goddess who can cast spells, and the elderly fish-selling lady. Discover the stories behind them. Encounter characters like the self-righteous Captain Theo, Griff Smith's son Axel Smith, the foul-mouthed Little Rascal, and the deceased Master Ruan. Earn the hearts of your favourite characters by completing certain events!
Retro and Neon - The combination of 3D environments and 2D pixel art characters creates a unique artistic style with a striking contrast between modern and retro aesthetics. Explore a variety of diverse and freely explorable scenes: the dilapidated steel forest factory, the muddy shipwreck dock built on water, the Zhulong Walled City blending the fictional traditional Ma Island and Imperial culture, and the bustling old city district.
Kill the Shadow will be released for PC via Steam in late 2024. Fans can add the game to their Wishlist now. Join the Discord channel for all the latest news.
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PR contact:
Mark Allen
Mark Allen PR - on behalf of 663 Games
About 663 Games
663 Games is a newly established publishing label committed to premium and indie game publishing on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. The company, headquartered in China, was founded by a team of passionate gamers and industry veterans. The team had a proven track record of achieving global success with several titles previously, offering extensive experience and resources for worldwide publishing, along with unique advantages for a strong presence in the Chinese market. The team empathises with the financial challenges that independent developers and small teams often encounter, and 663 Games is dedicated to providing them with funding support to help bring their creative visions to life. As a new, ambitious and trustworthy global publisher, 663 Games collaborates closely with developers to ensure commercial success.
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