The Happy Dismal Town

The Happy Dismal Town

Released Jul 2023

A funny and dramatic game telling the story of a detective. NOIR themed with a cyberpunk background with elements of Lovecraftian horror story.

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Details

Publisher
Strange Box Tales
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Type of game :
Detective adventure with plateforme and shooter elements.

Story :
You arrive in a weird city looking for your detective mentor. Follow the investigation, complete the "Wanted Notice" quests or the side quests to make money , evolve the character and advance the investigation, solve the murders and uncover the horrible secret and the agonizing fate of the city.

Game mechanics :
-Be free to explore the open city and find side missions and visit the stores (4 streets + alleys)
-Kill or handcuff criminals
-Look for evidence with your UV lamp and collect it with the scanner magnifier



-Eat, drink coffee and alcohol for your hunger and fatigue.
-Move quickly by car
-Buy cybernetic implants to develop your character



-Buy weapon and ammo
-Buy outfits to customize the character
-Defend yourself with your weapons against the many horrors of the city

Private investigator's office features :
-A PC to save your game
-A dressing to change outfit
-A bed to sleep and pass the time
-A jukebox to change the default town music

IMPORTANT TIPS :
- Read description of tools.
- Click on "suggestion" in mission to have advices. This always allows you to know where to go and what to do if you are lost!

Credits :
Dev : StrangeBoxTales
NOIR Music : Rob Cavallo
Sound and other musics :
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