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Offside

“Offside” is Detective Mystery Sports Game and Yuri Dating Simulator set in Manchester, in the North of England. Play as Detective Inspector Linda Broadmarsh as she is put on one of the highest profile cases in all of Manchester’s history.

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Developer
Stamford Highbury
Publisher
Little Black Book Entertainment
Release
January 26, 2022
4 years and 189 days ago
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Mixed12 reviews66.7%

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About the Game




“Offside” is Detective Mystery Sports Game and Yuri Dating Simulator set in Manchester, in the North of England. Play as Detective Inspector Linda Broadmarsh as she is put on one of the highest profile cases in all of Manchester’s history. Help her solve this mystery while dealing with the strained relationship she has with her father, a famous goalkeeper, and keeping her ailing love life alive.


Will Linda solve this massive case?

Will she and her father ever make peace?

Will she meet the woman of her dreams and fall madly in love?

Only you can find out by playing “Offside”!





- A gripping and mysterious storyline
- Beautiful Anime-style sprites and artwork
- Cool smooth jazz soundtrack
- Epic football-themed minigame
- Meaningful and impactful choices
- Multiple romantic routes
- Many endings!
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