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Cold Verdict

Five strangers wake up in a dark room in an abandoned building with no idea who put them there and why. They now need to work together in order to figure out what connects them and how to get out of this place. A short psychological thriller visual novel with choices.

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Release
December 17, 2021
4 years and 228 days ago
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Positive29 reviews89.7%

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About the Game

Five strangers wake up in a dark room in an abandoned building with no idea who put them there and for what reason. They now need to work together in order to figure out what connects them and how to get out of this place. Is there someone behind the scenes with sinister motives and can they trust each other? We take on the role of one of these five people and it is up to us to build trust with the others, to make choices, to uncover the mystery, and to survive the night. Whether everyone makes it to the end or not is up to you.

General Features:

- A 1-2 hour long visual novel
- Story is presented with atmospheric 3D rendered images
- Make choices to build trust with others and affect the events
- Different endings, depending on who survives