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City of Spells

AI-powered detective game set in New York City! Solve mysteries with magical spells and mess around with silly chatbots along the way!

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Lando Ringel
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Lando Ringel
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About the Game

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a magical detective in New York City?

Here’s your chance in City of Spells, where you use magic to solve mysteries and fight crime. Featuring an AI-powered dialogue system that lets you interact with characters any way you want! This allows the player to help, hurt, lie, or flirt their way through quests and story arcs in unique and creative ways.

The story centers around a young girl named Allison, who finds her beloved city overrun by crime and demons. Will you align yourself with Heaven or Hell in this modern fantasy adventure?

Features:

AI Powered  Dialogue – Converse with chatbots derived from LLAMA 3.2 8b Large Language Model.

Customizable Magic System – Solve crimes and fight demons with hand drawn spells.

Multi-Branching Story – Differing story paths based on player morality.

True-Crime Inspired Mysteries – Unravel chilling cases with a supernatural twist.

Anime Aesthetic – A stylish blend of classic JRPG visuals and noir intrigue.

Character-Rich Narrative – A serious story that knows when to have fun.

Crime, Cults, & Chaos – Face off against anarcho-Maoists and Yakuza-inspired crime lords.

An indie game for fans of visual novels, magical fantasy, and anime-inspired storytelling.

Imagine Ace Attorney meets Persona, meets Harry Potter.

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