A Study in Blue
Play as Kenneth, a private detective, and Blue, a runaway searching for answers. Explore the megacity of Republica in a semi-open world, solve criminal cases, make decisive moral choices, and uncover the truth behind Blue’s past.
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8 itemsAbout the Game
A Narrative Detective Story in Handcrafted 2D Pixel Art
Play as two opposing characters, Kenneth, a stoic private detective struggling to balance his love life, a criminal past, and a fragile path to redemption, and Blue, a kind-hearted runaway searching for answers and hoping to uncover the truth about herself.
Experience a narrative-driven point & click adventure brought to life through handcrafted pixel art. Every environment, character, and animation is carefully crafted to give the game its unique atmosphere.
Face the Consequences of Your Choices
Investigate crime scenes, collect clues, and use a dynamic dialogue system to confront characters, interrupt lies, and uncover the truth through well-timed objections.
Make numerous complex moral choices across three intertwined narrative arcs. Face the consequences of your decisions in a story-driven game with no game over, leading you toward one of three main endings.
Uncover a wide range of main and side investigations, offering rich narrative content brought to life by a colorful cast of memorable characters. The city is full of secrets waiting to be discovered...
Explore a Living City
Explore the city of Republica through a semi-open world system, freely visiting its various districts, each offering a distinct and carefully crafted atmosphere.
Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the city. Eastwood’s district is packed with activities: grab a drink, go shopping, chat with your neighbors… The best way to find new contracts is by diving into everyday city life!
