Uncover the Secrets of the Circus in Death Trick: Double Blind, a Pulp Art-Inspired Visual Novel
It’s time to join the circus! Today, publisher Neon Doctrine and Misty Mountain Studio have revealed their big act at Guerrilla Collective 2023 — dropping a trailer and Steam demo for the upcoming visual novel thriller Death Trick: Double Blind.
This unique pulp art-inspired interactive story from developer Misty Mountain Studio is set in mid-twentieth century America at the height of traveling circus popularity. From the alternating perspective of two characters, each with access to different sources of information, players must hone their detective skills to discover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of Morgan’s Traveling Circus’ star magician.
Death Trick: Double Blind features a riveting, non-linear detective story with twists and turns that will shock and delight fans of the genre. A player’s choice of which clues to pursue, characters to interrogate, and locations to visit will affect the story and lead to one of several unlockable endings.
What hidden secrets among Death Trick: Double Blind’s cast of colorful characters hold the truth? Who’s lying? Who is responsible?!
Watch the Death Trick: Double Blind Guerilla Collective 2023 Trailer Here:
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Key Features of Death Trick: Double Blind Include:
- Two Perspectives: Alternate between two characters with different access to information and put the pieces together to form the bigger picture
- Unique “Collection” Mechanic: Gather, present, and search for contradictions with each and every piece of information in your “Collection”
- Gripping Graphics: Experience a visually-rich game inspired by the early 1900s Pulp Art movement, with eight fully animated characters, 10 unique locations, over 50 CGs, and even more comic-style panels
- Carny Tunes: Throughout your investigation, enjoy an atmospheric original soundtrack that harkens back to the familiar sounds of its time period.
Three lead female game developers from China lead developer Misty Mountain Studio. This modestly sized studio is best known for its hit adventure puzzle game The Rewinder, which was released in 2021.
Death Trick: Double Blind releases on Windows PC via Steam later this year and is available now to wishlist. Would-be detectives can play the Death Trick: Double Blind demo today!
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