“PC Gets New 3D Pixel Art Mystery Game: GUN NOSE Unveiled”
Indie game developer Addy Valentine has unveiled a new title, GUN NOSE, a 3D pixel art mystery game set to launch on PC. To support the development, a Kickstarter campaign has been initiated, aiming to raise $35,000. The campaign includes stretch goals of $200,000 and $400,000 for future ports on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
About GUN NOSE
GUN NOSE is set in the intricately designed pixel art city of Ironwood. Players assume the role of Gun Nose, a robot detective with a concealed history. His primary mission is to locate his missing creator amidst a backdrop of violent murders perpetrated by Serial Murder-Bots, who blend into the city’s populace.
Game Mechanics
The game features semi-procedural case design, where each playthrough offers different victims, suspects, clues, and murderers. Players will engage in interrogations, evidence analysis, and detective work to identify killers, all while facing real-time combat mechanics. Suspects may utilize techniques known as Psychic Hacks to summon aggressive ghost-like projections.
Exploring Ironwood
Despite its retro art style, GUN NOSE utilizes advanced technology and design principles. Ironwood’s residents have dynamic lives, engaging in various activities like shopping and working. Some NPCs might request assistance, adding depth to the interactions.
Core Characters
- Dyna Might: The rookie officer dealing with explosive challenges.
- Slack Ballista: A skeptical officer who may become an ally.
- Virgil: The money-driven lead sleuth with a tendency to pass cases to others.
- Commissioner Crane: The firm head of the investigation department.
- The Gunsmith: Gun Nose’s enigmatic creator who is missing.
- Jimini-Drive: The AI companion assisting in gameplay and detective work.
The Murder Bots
Murder Bots are a central aspect of GUN NOSE, each with distinct motives and behavioral traits. Players will need to reveal their identities through careful planning and examination of crime scenes. Here are a few examples:
| Murder Bot | Motive | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Gun-Gut | Greed | Drains blood with a syringe-like horn, growing in size to shoot bullets. |
| Gun-Eye | Envy | Moves around, shooting from a heavily armored shell. |
| Gun-Tongue | To Conceal a Secret | Propels forward, firing bullets from a spinning propeller head. |
| Gun-Heart | Crime of Passion | Fires heavy artillery from its chest cannon. |
| Gun-Lung | Resentment | Floats and rains bullets from above. |
Through these thrilling dynamics, GUN NOSE invites players into a vibrant world filled with challenges and curious characters. Stay tuned for more updates on GUN NOSE at Filmogaz.com.
