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Prank Call

Online players try to outsmart each other in a verbal battle of wits. Players will be paired up against others as they try to trick each other into saying a secret word.

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Developer
Lighthouse Games Studio
Publisher
Lighthouse Games Studio
Release
November 5, 2020
5 years and 271 days ago
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Mixed29 reviews62.1%

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About the Game

Could you manipulate and trick a complete stranger into saying what you want to hear?
Do you have the social hacking skills to steer a conversation?

Prank Call is a unique game where online players try to outsmart each other in a verbal battle of wits.
Players will be paired up against others as they try to trick each other into saying a secret word.

Originally released on the Xbox 360 Indie channel, Prank call was a smash hit and became one of the platform's top sellers.

Answer the call and see if you really are a cunning linguist.

FEATURES

  • Unique gameplay
  • Customization: Design your perfect character to express yourself
  • Leaderboards
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Fully animated characters with facial animation
  • Voice chat
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