Noir Syndrome Version 1.5 is now available for all users! As I had stated in the preview: if you've already played the game before the update, I recommend clicking 'Tutorial' and checking out the backstory. As for the Hunt Club, besides just being a new area to investigate, there are some mysterious happenings there. They don't just let anyone in on their secrets though - you'll have to figure that part out yourself. If you missed the patch notes, take a quick look below to see what's new! New Features: - Added an Anubis intro story for new players (also shows up if you click 'Tutorial') - New location added: The "Hunt Club" - New optional subquests can be taken at The Hunt Club - if you can get in - The UI will automatically hide itself if the mouse isn't used for a few seconds Gameplay Changes: - Hunger now displays as an exact number in the notebook for more precision - Civilian/Police/Mob ID clues have been removed and replaced with a new key item - Current bounties will display on Notebook page 4 with the challenges - Added new hobby clues and combinations - Added new first names for both men and women - Tutorial slightly clarified - Black market information cost reduced ($75->$50) - Bullet prices slightly increased Fixes and Improvements: - Fixed incorrect evidence sometimes showing up - The cursor will no longer be locked to the game screen in windowed mode - Activated merchants will return to "not-selling" state if left alone for a few seconds - Added an auditory cue when a challenge is completed - Added advanced error logging - AI improvements - Minor bug fixes

Features:

• Procedural generation: Murder mystery scenarios with a new culprit and clues each time, every play-through is unique.
  
• Permanent choices: NPCs, interactions, death, and a slew of other features will all persist until a new game is started. Every action counts!
  
• Notebook: Collect vital clues in the detective's notebook to help narrow down suspects and solve the case.
  
• Investigation: Interact with and examine numerous objects and characters in a number of environments in the search for more information on the killer.
  
• Countdown: Given a set number of days to solve the mystery, each area visited will decrement the time left, adding to the urgency of every case.
  
• Freedom of choice: Attempt to solve the case, or live out your remaining time doing as you please - be it fighting the law, going after gang members, or just seeing the city.
  
• Gunplay: Combat is generally to be avoided as a single bullet will take down the player. However, when necessary, the revolver is always available for use.
  
• Badges: Complete a variety of challenges to earn unique badges which directly influence future playthroughs.
  
• Statistics and Scores: Statistics and high scores for a wide variety of topics will persist through every game.
  
• Costumes: Multiple unlockable costumes can be earned in game. Play as the default male or female detective, or unlock a variety of new outfits.
  
• Challenges: Optional challenges unrelated to the main case are generated each game. Every challenge completed provides permanent bonuses to all playthroughs.

• OS: Ubuntu 10
• Processor: Intel Core 2 DuoMemory: 1 GB RAM
• Memory: 1 GB RAM
• Graphics: GPU with OpenGL Support. 1280x720 or above
• Storage: 200 MB available space