Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
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7 itemsAbout the Game
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved is a brand new Detective ADV/Visual Novel, in the style of classic adventure games from Japan. Investigate areas and interrogate witnesses on the path towards solving the mystery and uncovering a sinister conspiracy!
KEY FEATURES:
A dramatic and moving story, inspired by hard-boiled crime fiction, classic cinema, and other classic adventure (ADV) games
Classic command-select gameplay, designed for smooth narrative progression and to maximize player experimentation
A unique mixed-media art style, combining highly expressive 2D pixel art portraits, old-school pre-rendered 3D backgrounds, and traditional illustrations
A colorful cast of characters with which to converse, with many unique interactions and optional dialogue that rewards exploration and curiosity
Lavish original soundtrack in various musical styles, featuring many live instrument performances
