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Chicago 4th of July

Chicago 4th of July is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in a near-future Chicago — a glamorous yet oppressive megacity wrapped in a mysterious Veil. Uncover the truth behind the Veil, navigate a world ruled by power and rise against a system built to keep you blind.

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Clumsy Boy Studios
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Clumsy Boy Studios
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About the Game

Step into a near-future cyberpunk Chicago — a dazzling metropolis built on neon glamour, corporate power, and hidden control. Behind the city’s beauty lies the Veil, a mysterious force that distorts reality, erases truth, and keeps the population obedient.
When the Veil falters around you, forgotten memories awaken… and so do abilities you were never meant to possess.

Play as a lone outsider in a story-rich action adventure, navigating a city where every alley hides danger, every skyscraper hides secrets, and every choice pulls you deeper into a sci-fi conspiracy that reshapes Chicago’s fate.

Use supernatural powers, high-tech firearms, stealth tactics, and fast movement as you uncover the truth behind the Veil — and face the forces determined to keep the city blind.

Explore the open world, fight corporate enforcers, outsmart surveillance systems, and rise against a regime built to control every thought and every moment.

⭐ FEATURES

⚔️ Supernatural & Tactical Combat

Unleash telekinesis, energy blasts, shadow abilities, and high-impact melee strikes in fast-paced, physics-driven battles.

🔫 Dynamic Futuristic Gunplay

Switch between sci-fi firearms, weapon mods, drones, gadgets, and hybrid combat abilities.

🏙️ Open-World Cyberpunk Chicago

Roam a reimagined, neon-lit Chicago featuring:

  • Corporate districts

  • Underground slums

  • Surveillance zones

  • Abandoned rail yards

  • Rooftop traversal paths

🌀 The Veil — Reality Distortion

Discover a mysterious force that:

  • Alters perception

  • Hides the truth

  • Manipulates memories

  • Shapes the city’s population

🧠 Story-Rich Conspiracy

Investigate a layered narrative filled with:

  • Secrets

  • Betrayal

  • Political manipulation

  • Corporate warfare

🧗 Parkour & High-Speed Mobility

Climb, vault, wall-run, slide, and sprint across rooftops and alleys using smooth, responsive parkour movement.

👁️ Stealth & Shadow Gameplay

Blend into the environment, hack systems, use silent takedowns, and manipulate darkness to stay unseen.

🎭 A Beautiful Yet Oppressive World

Experience a neon city built on glamour, inequality, control, and the illusion of freedom.

🎮 Full Controller Support

Play comfortably with gamepad or keyboard + mouse.

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