First details crop up for Mistmoon Falls
Life in a farming town isn’t generally considered very exciting, particularly one like Mistmoon Falls, the eponymous setting of an upcoming retro-RPG-styled adventure from Portmantoga. If the thought of spending time in such a place doesn’t sound very enticing to you, don’t worry because the reason you’re here is the “freshly murdered farmer” whose killer must be found.
Mistmoon Falls is a “rustic island town where peace and contentment reign.” At least, it was until Farmer Molly was murdered. You play as the agent assigned to the case of finding her killer, whose tasks include finding clues, questioning the local populace, and gathering evidence. How you choose to approach the investigation is up to you. This is an open world and you are free to wander around the island using your crime-solving tools and your wits to guide you in whichever way you see fit. Likewise, your dealings with the townsfolk can be tailored to your own style of detective work. Will you be open and honest with them, or will you play it dirty using listening devices and other tricks?
The game’s presentation is reminiscent of the pixel art RPGs popular on 16-bit consoles in the 1990s. The cute sprites and rural scenery are detailed and colorful, viewed from a 3/4 top-down perspective in both internal and external settings. The detective tools at your disposal include the likes of “CSI spray, audio bugs, and a metal-detector.” During the investigation, you’ll begin to uncover secrets about the town itself, and “denizens more sinister than the Tourist Board has been letting on.”
Although a release date for Windows and Mac has yet to be set, you can already add Mistmoon Falls to your wishlist on Steam, and keep up with the game's progress and developments on the official website.
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