Noir Syndrome Version 1.6 will be releasing later this week. Compared to the past updates, this one is definitely on the larger side. An all new "Sandbox" mode that provides freedom from both time and hunger will allow players to experiment at their leisure. The other major change in this patch is the addition of hitmen. As you get closer to solving a case, the killer will hire hitmen to track you down and try to stop you. On the other hand, eliminating hitmen gives a substantial score bonus. There's plenty more then just those major features, so check out the full patch notes below! New Features: - Added a new "Sandbox" mode (in addition to normal, hard, and impossible) - Sandbox mode gives the player infinite hunger and infinite days - Sandbox mode works in the Dinner Party as well, except there is still only 1 day - You cannot earn score, unlock badges, purchase scraps, or complete challenges in Sandbox mode - Added hired hitmen to the main game who will search for the detective - The chance for a hitman to appear increases as clues, suspects, and days are accumulated - Killing hitmen will not anger any factions and will prevent any more for a while - Added unique screen overlays for each costume pair Gameplay Changes: - Camera shifted slightly so the player is more centric - Each hitman eliminated will provide a significant score boost - Hitmen will show up much sooner and much more often on Hard and Impossible modes - NPCs may warn the player when a hitman is currently searching for them - Slowed hostile NPC's initial shooting times slightly on all modes - Slower shooting only affects the first shot, so players can load in and react better Fixes and Improvements: - The 'Costumes' menu now gives tips depending on how many scraps you currently own - Replaced "Challenge Points" with "Hitmen Killed" in the 'Statistics' menu - Challenge Points can still be viewed within the Notebook - Minor 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