Startle Response: The Bay State Killings
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Nordic Tales Interactive
Development status: Level 2: Vertical Slice
A more advanced prototype is developed, incorporating early art, design, and core gameplay mechanics. A vertical slice is produced to demonstrate a polished, playable snapshot of the game.
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Description
Take on the role of lead investigator in a child abduction cold case inspired by the Madeleine McCann disappearance. Make strategic decisions in recruiting team members and delegating assignments, as well as engaging in hands-on detective work. The first title based on the Gamecrime formula - an all new multisystem design for true crime-inspired detective games.
Facts
Title: Startle Response: The Bay State Killings
Studio: Nordic Tales Interactive
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle, Simulation
Planned release: 2026
Platforms: PC
Looking for: Company Investment, Publisher Partnership
Milestones
- True crime-inspired games is an untapped market (a "blue ocean").
- The game engine GC3D is estimated to be 90 percent finished for a first release.
- The production costs for each Gamecrime title are estimated to be very low in relation to the revenue.
Uniqueness
In the last years, there's been a boom of innovation in the detective game genre. Titles like Return of the Obra Dinn and Her Story have brought detective game mechanics to a whole new level, and a new genre of mechanic-focused detective games is emerging. The Gamecrime design takes this new style of detective mechanics and pairs them with the aesthetics of the true crime genre.
About the Team
The Studio – Nordic Tales Interactive
Nordic Tales Interactive is a studio focused on creating narrative storylines for games, especially in the nordic noir genre.
The Game Hub – East Sweden Game
East Sweden Game is a community and workspace for developers of games and digital experiences in Linköping, Sweden.
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