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DEN PAIN

My name is Dan. I lost my job, my money, and my silver spoons.Betrayed, robbed, cast aside.But at night, the city whispers: it's time to take it back.Everything will be Quiet and Standard.

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September 21, 2025
315 days ago
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About the Game

All events and characters are fictional. Any resemblance to reality is purely coincidental.

In the mire of days, where truth drowns,

Where falsehood reigns behind locked gates,

A soul lies wounded, lost in grief,

And justice lingers far away.

Yet a flicker of hope will break the dark,

A silhouette will rise at night,

With weapon clenched through lies and gloom,

To claim the debt that fate demands.

| STORY |

You are Dan. Just a janitor whose life spirals into hell after a series of misfortunes:

  • Fired — thrown out with a pitiful severance and an empty future.

  • Alone — an empty apartment near New York, where only an unfinished can of Bräpsi awaits.

  • Family conflicts — a father who comes to "help" but brings only bitter reproaches and hollow advice.

  • Betrayed by Louise — a single night with her ends in robbery, humiliation, and a gun pressed to your temple.

Now, you have a choice: crumble under the weight of failure — or pick up a weapon.

| GAME FEATURES |

  • A varied arsenal — from compact pistols to powerful assault rifles. Every weapon has its pros and cons you’ll need to weigh in combat.

  • Unique enemies — from the mafia and terrorists to the police.

  • Advanced dismemberment system—carve enemies to pieces and relish it.

  • Noir aesthetic — grainy visuals, acid neon flashes, and a soundtrack that cuts the ear like a knife through skin.

  • Meticulously crafted locations — each area is unique, packed with easter eggs and details that tell their own story.