Comrades! Here comes another glorious update! If you appreciate our work for the bestest country in the world, dont forget to leave a Steam review! The newest revolutionary update includes:

• added manual saveslots;
• added gamepad vibrations;
• added cheats for GORK Park Competition and for skipping minigames;
• fixed block that could occur while skipping one of the cutscenes in the Hotel with a gamepad;
• fixes in gamepad controls for better user experience;
• minor gameplay fixes;
• minor SFX fixes;
• outlines for active inventory items;
• fixes in German and Polish localizations.

We strongly recommend using saveslots when starting the new game, since older versions may have compatibility issues. For the glory of Matryoshka! https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-06-25 17:58:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades! Its been over two weeks since Matryoshka has opened the Iron(y) Curtain to the Western World and were overwhelmed by all positive feedback weve received from you and from the press. (By the way, if you didnt leave Irony Curtain steam review yet, now its the best time to do it!) If you hadnt come across to any of the reviews in the web (which is, in the words of our Matryoshkan Scientists 99,9% impossibru), heres a small digest to what was going on since the release: "Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a wonderful point-and-click adventure that simultaneously feels very nostalgic and yet very much a modern evolution of the genre classics that inspired it. () the journey is filled with fantastic art, lovable characters, varied gameplay, and loads of fun gags, all wrapped up nicely in a story about being the change you want to see. This game comes highly recommended for those looking to have a good laugh and enjoy a very polished adventure at the same time. - Adventure Gamers (4,5/5) Irony Curtain is the funniest game of the year. Its also a great tribute to the PC clickers of old, and a good PnC game in its own right. - WellPlayed (8/10) It is brilliantly written, carefully designed and put together; and most of all, seriously brilliant satire. GO PLAY THIS GAME - Impulse Gamer (5/5) "To be honest, I didnt expect to enjoy Irony Curtain as much as I did, but when I found myself chuckling at even the first lines of the game, I was a goner." - Darkstation (4,5/5) "Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love delightfully intertwines a playful and original concept with an intelligent gameplay, making it one of the most memorably games of the year so far." - All About Casual Game (4,5/5) "(...) Irony Curtain is an enjoyable puzzle game that delivers an outlandish yet compelling narrative and will definitely keep your attention all the way through if youre a fan of off-beat humour and absurd puzzles." - Critical Hit (8/10) Thank you so much for your support all the positive reviews and comments on Steam, the private messages, and social media comments. Glory to Matryoshka! https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-05-31 09:47:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades! Our Leader has granted us another glorious update! If you appreciate our work for the bestest country in the world, dont forget to write a Steam review! The newest revolutionary update includes:

• fixed a blocking bug that could occur when exiting MG Floor Run (For Real This Time);
• fixed a blocking bug that might occur on MG Switchboard;
• fixed a bug that changed the mouse cursor into MG Brick Wall cursor after saving the game;
• fixed a blocking bug occurring on Palace Courtyard with invisible Choir Leader not allowing Evan to use the ladder;
• fixed a blocking bug that made throwing a photo into trash almost impossible;
• fixed a blocking bug that allowed Evan to use oar on the curtain in Leader's Chamber after finishing a minigame;
• fixed a blocking bug that might prevent the train at the end of the game from stopping;
• fixed few typos in English and German language versions;
• fixed a few minor navmesh errors;
• fixed position of a few dialogue pivots.

IMPORTANT! We are trying our best to ensure that fixes work for the games that have been already started, but you might be forced to start the game again in some cases (e.g. bug with throwing a photo into the trash or using the oar on the curtain after finishing the minigame). For the glory of Matryoshka! https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-05-23 11:29:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades! Thank you for purchasing the Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love! We hope that your journey to the bestest country in the world was as great as babushkas compot! If so, leave as a Steam Review for the glory of Matryoshka! This is the first of a few updates to Irony Curtain. We are aware that Western Spies have planted some bugs here and there, but our special antispy forces are ready to eliminate them once and for all! Thats why were presenting you the official Revolutionary Update with some fixes and polishes, including:

• fixed a few active area points for better cursor feedback;
• fixed a blocking bug that could occur when exiting the Floor Run minigame while Evan is still running;
• fixed sound timing for two final cutscenes;
• fixed errors and typos in the German version of the game;
• made The Butcher's line of business more obvious.

As you might have noticed, the premiere build is missing manual save slots. Weve found that there is a possibility that reloading the manual save might fail to call all of the proper actions and changes on a scene, which can cause errors. Since those errors might be game blocking in specific cases, we decided to turn this feature off and only bring it back when we are 300% sure that it works properly. Hopefully, this happens very very soon. Dont forget to spread the love for the bestest country in the world on your social media, using #IronyCurtain hashtag. You can also reach us on Irony Curtains Steam Forum. https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-05-18 11:36:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades! Were at the finishing line of accomplishing a dream weve had for a very long time publishing our own point and click adventure. Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is now live! https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/ Throughout the years of avid gaming, sleepless nights filled with solving puzzles and laughing at all the jokes we kept dreaming of bringing something to the table, enriching the genre somehow and now we put Irony Curtain in front of you to gauge how we did. We tried to give you a classical point and click with all the things we loved about the old-school games such as the Monkey Island series, but also do something based on the experiences that shaped us such as the reign of communism in Poland, which affected most of us in one way or another. https://youtu.be/UIMTQysqbOg We joked about Irony Curtain being Deponia meets Papers, please and we hope its true! Its a classic point and click adventure, with a story that will keep you hooked, with fleshed out, relatable characters, full of humour and well-placed easter-eggs, riddles that will keep you puzzled, with a familiar interface, known from other pnc titles all that without the elements that made us grit our teeth in the classics the riddles can be solved by rational thinking (no dream logic!), some of them even have more than one ways they can be solved, it has good music created by Peter McConnel and Arkadiusz Reikowski and will keep you entertained for up to 10 hours! So, were calling on all point-and-click fans we know youre out there! Play Irony Curtain, tell us how we did! We hope that we managed to bring you a wave of nostalgia, laughter and some insight into the absurdities of communism. If you'd like to reach us, please don't hesitate to check out the Steam Forums. See you there! https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-05-16 13:30:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

We love classic point and click adventures. Thats why we decided to write a love letter to classic pncs - in the form of Irony Curtain. Creating a game that channeled our nostalgia and allowed us to include our collective experiences of the communist regime in Poland in a humorous way was a dream come true.
We believe there still are people who love this particular genre as much as we do and maybe that there are more who will be hooked on point and clicks after playing the right game, hence the mixture of nostalgia and improvements we presented in Irony Curtain.
Since the story is one of the most important elements in classic p'n'c games , so we made sure to have a well-written plot and interesting characters - Irony Curtain is about a goofy pen-pusher who gets tangled up in the spy-standoff between two powers. We wanted Evan to be likeable while also making him Guybrushingly funny he's an unwilling troublemaker and works really well juxtaposed with all the other characters, such as the ruthless Leader or Anna - who's smart, capable, mysterious... We wanted strong personalities to match the story and then we peppered it all with puzzles. A lot of puzzles.

And when we say a lot - we mean it. And mini-games too. This is where our HOPA background comes in we're really good in mini-games. Theyre not a classical pnc mechanic, but we know they enrich the gameplay, allow to pace it and also are a good excercise for the brain. Its also a tribute to our legacy we even have one hidden object scene in Irony Curtain as an easter egg! And believe us when we say - theres plenty easter eggs for you to enjoy try to find out if there really are 1951 hidden around Matryoshka. You can also read our previous Steam announcement on the topic here. Thats another point where the past intertwines with the present, bringing in jokes for both the fan of The Lord of the Rings and F.E.A.R alike.

We strived to create a game both familiar but also somehow innovative that's why the interface is exactly as you know it from other games. If youre a pnc player, youll know your way around from the getgo the inventory, the icons telling you what kind of an action is available, etc.
As both players and creators we know that being frustrated is not fun the game is supposed to be a challenge (like in the old, golden days) but at the same time we wanted the solutions to be more reasonable than use chickend and bucket to make a helicopter. The point is to get the satisfaction of solving a riddle using your brain, not a walkthrough. The puzzles in Irony Curtain can be ambigous, challenging but never absurd (and some of them can even be solved in multiple ways). The only absurdity youll encounter is the historical absurds that we really lived through. Yes, bribing people was normal. Yes, TP was a precious commodity and we stood in unending queues. But we hope that thanks to this youll not only get some mind excercise but also will learn about the oddities we had to live through back in the day.
When we pitched the game as Deponia meets Papers, please we were hoping to add value to the genre we loved talking about topics we cared about. And we believe we did. We hope we brought to the table all the things classical pncs represent: humour, wit, riddles and story thatll draw you for long hours (up to 10 ) so that the fans of classical point and click adventures will feel at home with Irony Curtain and those who are new to the genre will get hooked! Irony Curtain premieres on the 16/05 https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-05-15 13:28:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

16 May 2019 marks one of the most importantest events in the country of Matryoshka! The Great Leader will be celebrating his birthday and for this reason the Enlightened Father of the Nation has decided to bestow Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love to the Matryoshkans! The game will be available on Steam ! The Departament of Propaganda prepared a short teaser introducing the citizens of the West to the details of Evans visit in the bestest country in the world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH42MjPlGBg&feature=youtu.be Irony Curtain: from Matryoshka with Love is a satirical point and click adventure game set in the weird, totalitarian country of Matryoshka. It's the backdrop of the misadventures of the lowly pen-pusher Evan who accidentaly becomes a pawn in a spy war between two powers. Irony Curtain will be available on Steam on May 16th 2019. If youd like to disscuss or ask questions talk to us on our Steam Forum! https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-05-09 13:27:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Agents! Today we have a top secret, exciting message from our on headquarters! When we first announced Irony Curtain, we promised no elevator music! Thats why we have established a Matryoshkan collaboration with an extremely esteemed, experienced agent: Peter McConnell. All fans of classic point and clicks will recognize that name such hits as the Grim Fandango or Monkey Island series would not be complete without the splendid soundtracks that enhanced the adventures of the wacky, weird heroes. The enormously successful composer collaborated with Arkadiusz Reikowski - best known for his work on Layers of Fear, Kholat and AMs My Brother Rabbit - on the OST to Irony Curtain, which resulted in an larger-than-life Original Soundtrack. Peter created the Main Theme, which inspired Arkadiusz's further work on the OST - the effect of their endavors is available on Soundcloud and Bandcamp as we speak! Irony Curtain from Matryoshka with Love is the satirical, classic pnc adventure about espionage and a bizarre, communist Matryoshka, full of no-nonsense riddles, politically incorrect jokes and vivid, intense characters youll be dying to meet. Click one of the links above and go listen then let us know what you think on twitter or facebook! Check out the whole video: https://youtu.be/qh-AKz5DP4k And add Irony Curtain to your wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-04-29 13:25:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Operation File no: 13498172391 The plan is in motion [stop] We have commenced the implementation stage [stop] New materials on the Matryoshkan Case can be found below [stop] Agents, do not reveal your identities yet [stop] Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is dropping in with a brand new trailer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLfdTL8mPGs Read in the [spoiler][classified][/spoiler] file cases before they are intercepted by enemy agents! Grab the chance to embark on a spy adventure taking place right in the middle of a clash between two powers. Step in the shoes of Evan, a lowly pen-pusher, who visits the weird, communistic Matryoshka and is incidentally involved in a Lukewarm War intrigue. Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love will be coming in Q2 2019. https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-04-12 13:41:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

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You slump into your chair after another day of investigations. Just as you start to lose yourself in the glow of the TV screen, the telephone rings. The museum curator needs your help - a tourist has gone missing. You smirk at his warning of paranormal goings-on; that's what Demon Hunters are for. Demon Hunter 5: Ascendance will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1020270/Demon_Hunter_5_Ascendance/

[ 2019-03-25 11:32:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a game full of different characters talking to each other. In fact, some puzzles can be solved only by choosing the right dialogue option. Thats why in todays episode of Behind the Irony Curtain wed like to tell you more about the process of creating dialogues in our game. Writing dialogues is just the beginning of the process. There are over 5471 lines of text in Irony Curtain and every one of them needs to be properly inserted into the game, to make sure all characters say exactly what Game Designer wants, in the exact time and place.
Heres how it looks in Irony Curtain: 1. Every game character usually has more than one dialogue line. One of the ways to operate it is to use logical TRUE/FALSE flags. These flags helps us determine the state of knowledge of a specific character or whether an event of which the character speaks has already taken place. 2. Each dialogue is built in the editor as a separate tree consisting of successive nodes connected with each other by lines defining the order in which the dialogue of the character appears. 3. To be honest, writing dialogues is just filling the form fields. It looks more or less like this:

• Create a new dialogue in the editor and give it a name. Then inform Level Designer about the circumstances in which it should be launched (eg. when Evans checks on the Prisoner);
• Create the first Node (a red dot on the editor screen) and enter the necessary information (into the form on the right side of the screen):
  [olist]
• Who is talking
• The Dialogue text (or several dialogues if they should be drawn)
• (Optional) The Dialogue text when repeating the talk
• (Optional) If the dialogue happens not on the location but on zoom whose head and on which side should it be displayed
• (Optional) Text display time (its useful when testing the game without recorded Voice Overs which determine the text display time in the finished game)
• Where the text should appear on the screen (e.g. over the character or over the radio speaker)
• (Optional) Actions to be made before or after the dialogue (e.g. acquiring an item or activating a logic flag character X already knows about Y") [/olist]
• Create another dialogue node and fill it in
• Connect the first node with the second one
• Rinse & Repeat ;)

4. After creating the entire tree for all the dialogues we generate so-called keys. Keys consist of the location number, dialogue name, text position in the tree and the first letter specifying the character.
5. Thanks to this we can assign a specific Key to a Node, and not just the text. All texts with Keys can be saved to a shared Excel sheet with different languages. As a result, the different language versions of the game have the appropriate dialogues.
That is all in this episode of Behind the Irony Curtain. We hope you enjoyed it and don't forget to add Irony Curtain to wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love

[ 2019-03-19 12:50:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades! Today wed like to introduce you to our process of making a stop-motion animation. In one of the previous updates, weve explained what stop-motion animation is and why are we using it in our game. This is how we prepare each asset: 1. The whole process starts with the Game Designer. They prepare a documentation with all animations needed for the specific part of the game. There are several types of animations for example: idle animation, talking, specific animation for beginning or end of the conversation and custom animation.
2. Then the animator prepares everything that was requested in the specification in an animation software (we use Toon Boom Harmony for that). First comes the rough sketch, then the more detailed lineart and some colors and shadows at the end.


3. When the animation is ready, the animator exports each frame as a separate file. Our animations have usually 80 frames on average, so its a lot of files to export! Those files are put into our inhouse tool that does all the magic cropps them, sets the frames size and creates a file that manages animating all the cropped images. 4. Now its time for the Level Designer. They use the graph you see below (a kind of a state diagram) to control which animation should be used in which state (e.g., idle or end of the conversation) by referencing the files generated during step 3.
And that's all! Don't forget to add Irony Curtain to wishlist to stay updated! https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-03-01 14:56:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

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There are dark secrets that have an annoying tendency to crawl back into the light, escaping oblivion. But there is also Sarah Pennington, the most skilled agent of the ever-watching Secret Order, who is there to face them. The Secret Order 7: Shadow Breach will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/1004860/The_Secret_Order_7_Shadow_Breach/

[ 2019-02-21 11:23:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello fAM! We have fantastic news! We've been nominated in the prestigious Aggie Awards by the redaction of Adventure Gamers. Aggie Awards are an award for adventure games for merits in several categories from concept, art direction, and story, to the adventure game of the year. This year's nominations have been released and My Brother Rabbit has been nominated in two categories - "Best Graphic Design" and "Best Sound Effects"! We're very happy and very proud that our work has been appreciated! If you'd like to know more about the whimsical artwork of My Brother Rabbit, you can read up on Gamasutra - Daniel Gizicki has written a nice article on the art of My Brother Rabbit. If you'd rather just indulge in the visuals, you can head over to either Luke Saata's instagram or AM's own IG. You can support us in the Reader's Choice awards by voting for for us at the voting page - we're superexcited about this, and hope you're too!

[ 2019-02-20 13:23:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades! Before we announce some more details about the Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love (which you can still add to wishlist by the way), we have something very special for classic adventure games fans! Although Matryoshkans love potatoes the most, theres also one more thing close to our hearts. Its eggs. Easter eggs to be exact. Irony Curtain is set in the 50s, but we did our best to spice it up a little with pop culture references from modern movies, comics, games and classic point & clicks. Its kind of mandatory thing when creating the classic adventure game. Overall, we keep the balance between the story and the references, and there are places you will have a hard time finding them, but sometimes we literally go crazy with Easter eggs in some locations. Just look at the screenshot below and try to find all the references weve hidden there. Theres also a hint under spoiler below:
[spoiler]ANSWERS: 1. key in the shape of Sauron's Eye 2. shape of the island from Monkey Island 3. sketch of a key game from Machinarium 4. crow from Enigmatis 2 5. Pirates of the Carribean key 6. Konami Code [/spoiler] The medals are more monothematic because they are all inspired by the works of one studio. Can you guess what every one of them refers to?
Don't forget to add Irony Curtain to wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190/Irony_Curtain_From_Matryoshka_with_Love/

[ 2019-02-11 12:48:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades, Usually, dictators benevolent Fathers of a Nation dont tend to answer questions they ask them! But today the tables turn go ahead and ask anything: the Irony Curtain dev Team will answer all your conundrums in an Irony Q&A! Ask away in the comments below and at the beginning of February we'll answer them all in a Q&A video. Meanwhile, don't forget to add Irony Curtain to your wishlist!

[ 2019-01-25 13:03:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

This time wed like to acquaint you with the creative process that goes into creating the scenes in the game. Here, for example, we have one of the first locations in the game the conference Evan attends in order to present a speech on Matryoshka. If you'd like to support the game, don't forget to add Irony Curtain to wishlist!
1. First off, we begin with a very rough concept art - mapping out the placement of active elements of the scene (the interactive parts that will contain moving objects), and on this, we build the gameplay (with placeholder dialogues and text and placeholder screens instead of minigames). This is usually the fastest part of the process. If we dont like it or something doesnt play out quite as well, we re-do parts of it until everything fits the way we want it to. PS. Drawing each location out by hand means, that we have concept arts for each and every location in the game! Would you like to see them as bonus material? 2. After the sketch is completed we create a mood board, which sets the color schemes for all locations (we wanted it to not only be cohesive throughout the whole game but also reflect the passing of time morning, afternoon, evening, etc). This is possible thanks to the macrolocation system we have once you go through a set of locations you will not return to them again, so we can give you this sense of passing time.
3. Based on the concept we then proceed to fill in the details this leads us to a complete lineart. A lineart is (just like the name suggests) a picture that has only the outlines, usually in black. If you havent seen one, it resembles a page taken out of a childs coloring book.
4. When were happy with the result we create a color palette from the mood board and roughly place them on the lineart. At this stage, we check out if everything works together if the scene conveys what we wanted to say and if its also pleasant for the eye.
5. Then come the flat colors literally filling in the line art with flat colors. Just one color layer, no shadows, no color blending. You could think of it as colorful paper cutouts placed on the lineart.
6. The second-to-last step is creating all the shading, light reflections, and all small details that will make-or-break the picture, bringing it to life and helping us tell a story even before theres a single word spoken or even before we introduce any of the main characters. 7. Then, of course, with games comes the step of creating the animations, different states of interactive elements (etc. closed/open doors), etc. But thats a different part of this tale. So, did you enjoy this little tour? Would you like to see more from Irony Curtain?

[ 2019-01-18 15:21:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

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In the world built on the shoulders of sleeping giants, join your sister Adrianne to prevent a terrifying annihilation that may irreversibly change the world. Explore the history of a forgotten civilisation to save the citizens of Skyland and reveal the mystery of your father's death. Skyland: Heart Of The Mountain will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/949800/Skyland_Heart_of_the_Mountain/

[ 2019-01-11 11:32:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

There are very few things as great as the Matryoshkan Nation - but The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity - WOP - is definitely one of them. It's a Polish charity dedicated to improving medical care for the youngest and oldest patients - if you'd like you can read more about them at the English WOP website. Long story short - for 27 years now they have been running a fundraiser in order to help provide equipment to hospitals, improve neonatological and senior patient care and even provide CPR lessons in schools. In that time the organization has raised 825 million PLN - that is roughly 198 million EUR! This year we have decided to join this grand cause by submitting two auctions featuring unique and interesting items, which you will not find anywhere else. You can bid on two auctions - one is My Brother Rabbit themed, the other is all about Irony Curtain: 1. IRONY CURTAIN AUCTION
You get:

• a guided communism-themed tour in Krakow, Poland in the company of the developers of Irony Curtain
• the Irony Curtain game (when it's out)
• all and every Irony Curtain gadget ever produced and ever to be produced
• a deerstalker-type hat called ushanka with an Irony Curtain Pin
• Matryoshkan flag, 90cmx120cm
• two Irony Curtain matryoshka cups

as a bonus - eternal glory and the approval of the Supreme Leader of Matryoshka! 2. MY BROTHER RABBIT AUCTION
You get:

• the My Brother Rabbit game
• a plushie, artbook with a dedication from the whole team
• a studio visit and an opportunity to attend a creative workshop with MBR lead artist ukasz Saata
• all Artifex Mundi games for Steam
• a limited, box edition of the game

All auctions run till Jan 21st, 12:15:10! Join in today and become a proud supporter of WOP! There are many awesome rewards to gain, but the biggest one is supporting a good cause!

[ 2019-01-10 11:27:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades! Some time ago we showed you how Irony Curtain looked in the early prototype phase and how it looks like now. Today wed like to talk a little bit more about the reasons behind the change and the whole creative process. Its no doubt that Irony Curtain came a long way from the times when it was just a prototype called simply Matryoshka. There are three main reasons why weve decided to simplify the art style:

1. The previous style looked great but it didnt play well

The before screenshots weve shown are undoubtedly the ones that look brilliant detailed backgrounds, vibrant colours and original characters. And thats the whole point. It looked awesome on static graphics but the puzzles and navigating through the level seemed frustrating just BECAUSE of all those things. When everything is so detailed every object fights for your attention so it feels like pixel hunting all the time. It is crucial for us to have the best possible gameplay without any frustrations and unfortunately, the previous style caused a lot of it. One of Irony Curtain's minigames: the very detailed BEFORE (left) version and simpler AFTER (right) version

2. Weve changed the way we animate characters

The characters in the early prototype we've were made with a technique called cutout animation, a form of stop-motion animation that uses flat objects (think about the paper theatre that youve probably played as a child) . Right now Evan and other characters from the game are animated in a traditional stop-motion way that requires simpler textures on the models. And simpler textures mean simpler art style everywhere in order to keep the project consistent. BEFORE:
AFTER:

3. We want the art style to be a part of how we tell the story

When Evan first arrives at the Leaders Heart Hotel, hes overwhelmed by its monumentality and splendor. The location should reflect that, so weve decided to add a lot of empty space and make the character look really small in comparison to the building. There are locations in the game that didnt change that much though (e.g., Evans bathroom in the hotel room), weve only adjusted them to the current style of the game. BEFORE:
AFTER:
In the next episode of Behind Irony Curtain, well show you the creative process behind creating the locations in Irony Curtain. Stay tuned!

[ 2018-12-28 15:09:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades! The festive season is upon us! The good people of Matryoshka celebrate the end of the year with pierogi, uplifting songs and lots of hot beverages that warm their hearts as much as the love for the Leader. Now we want to share this warm, red joy with our Western friends! Since there are no established economic relations between Matryoshka and the rest of the world the only thing thats left is to share some of this festive spirit through a video. We would like to present you the original recipe for borsch, one of the celebratory dishes from Matryoshka. It is the traditional way of making this delicious beetroot soup. Eat the true experience. Enjoy!
Apart from that our development team prepared some special wishes for our present and future fans in a form of a video. Let your Xmass be white, your table full of delicious food, your friends and family always with you, your presents as huge as the Christmas tree, but most of all your Steam library full of awesome adventure games (with Irony Curtain among them, too!). https://youtu.be/Bq9QqzJwNP8 We wishlist you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[ 2018-12-21 10:24:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Comrades! We'd like to show you the past and present of our upcoming point and click game Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love! Below you'll have the opportunity to witness how much has changed and how far we have come from the original idea that we presented at Polish festivals a while ago.
What you see before you is the prototype of Irony Curtain, which back then was called simply 'Matryoshka'. It was always our dream to make a game based on our own experiences, but also tackling the topic with humor and rowdy resistance. And since we love classic point and clicks, there wasn't much of an option but to make one! The pictures you see is from one of the locations which remained almost the same through the evolution of the game - the 'Leader's Heart' hotel lobby, from the beginning of the game.


What's your opinion on these? Which verision do you like most? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to Add Irony Curtain to your wishlist! We're incoming in 2019!

IRONY CURTAIN CONTEST - WIN 3 ARTIFEX MUNDI GAMES

There's also a contest on Artifex Mundi contests group that we really want you to join! You can not only contribute in the Irony Curtain's future success but also win 3 Artifex Mundi Games of your choice! Head to the contest here!

[ 2018-11-30 12:36:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Comrades, In our efforts to combat the capitalist propaganda, we have launched the most powerful weapon against false information! Add Irony Curtain to wishlist now! We now have our own Steam forums, where we will post all information about Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love and where you can discuss all ideas as long as they're in accordance with the ideology of the Party. [strike]No[/strike] censorship. The purpose of this forum is to discuss:

• News & Reveals
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Suggestions & Ideas

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• Join Irony Curtain Steam Forums
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[ 2018-11-22 14:10:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

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In a small tourist town a young girl, the daughter of the towns mayor, falls in coma due to an accident. The impotence of the local physicians forces Mrs. Mayor to seek the aid of a psychiatrist, who is rumoured to possess a unique ability to traverse peoples dreams a Dreamwalker. Enter Drowsy Valley, a small remote tourist town located in the Alps of Austria. A place which bustles with life during summer and depopulates during winter. However, this ordinary and sometimes gloomy city harbours a secret. The people of Drowsy Valley suffer from severe sleep disorders and vivid nightmares. The local physician are powerless against this ailment and when a young girl named Sandra, the daughter of citys mayor, falls into a coma the head of the city decides to enlist the aid of a special psychiatrist. She is rumoured to possess a unique ability to enter and traverse peoples subconscious minds a Dreamwalker. Step into the shoes of the paranormal psychiatrist and immerse yourself in the mystery of Drowsy Valley. Enter the subconscious of your patients, become the detective of the psyche and separate that which is real from imaginary, unravel the mystery behind Mayors daughter and citizens inexplicable condition. Dark secrets loom in the hidden corners of a human mind, will you dare to find them? Never Fall Asleep will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch.

[ 2018-10-10 09:43:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

TIME TO EMBARK ON A GREAT JOURNEY OF IMAGINATION!

Travel through the wondrous lands of a colorful universe where you must question everything you know about reality. Help the rabbit solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and assemble strange machinery in a world where conventional logic doesn’t apply. Remember your childhood and see the world through young eyes again. Believe in the power of imagination: it always finds a way, even in the darkest of times. Your empathy and ingenuity can save the day. How will this adventure end? Find out now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/855640/My_Brother_Rabbit/

[ 2018-09-21 15:16:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

Artifex Mundi has partnered with Emi Evans – the voice behind NieR: Automata and Dark Souls to collaborate on a song "Dreams", together with created by Arkadiusz Reikowski (Layers of Fear, Kholat, >observer_). Recently, the duo met in London to recap the project and record a brief documentary about the experience that you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBA1r5AL3o The song Dreams is available for free on Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Youtube, soon on Spotify and iTunes. https://youtu.be/25rsEmVhQaI ---- My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination. The game will be out on September 21st on Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Humble Bundle, GOG, Windows Store and Mac Appstore. https://store.steampowered.com/app/855640/My_Brother_Rabbit/

[ 2018-09-18 13:55:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

My Brother Rabbit, the heartwarming adventure game from Artifex Mundi, invites players on an emotional trip into the dreamlands of imagination on September 21

In the siblings’ land of make-believe, a sweet little rabbit takes care of his friend flower, who recently became afflicted by a strange sickness. To reach those who can heal her, he sets out on a journey that requires both a keen eye and smart thinking. Collect hidden objects including butterflies, insectoid lightbulbs, and other items and apply them to the riddles hiding throughout the world. To learn more, please visit My Brother Rabbit’s official website or Artifex Mundi’s website. Add the game to wishlist to make sure that you don’t miss the premiere! https://store.steampowered.com/app/855640/My_Brother_Rabbit/

[ 2018-09-06 15:41:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

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It was supposed to be a simple suicide case – a quick inspection and lots of boring paperwork. But the more you delve into this secluded island and the twisted family relations of the owners, the more complicated and unclear this case becomes. Path of Sin: Greed will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/895420/Path_of_Sin_Greed/

[ 2018-08-24 11:48:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Do you want to meet the creators of your favorite games in person? Then you should definitely visit us during Gamescom in Cologne & PAX West 2018! You will have one of a kind opportunity to play our two latest projects ahead of release: My Brother Rabbit (release: Fall 2018) is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination. It is scheduled to release this Fall. Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love (release: 2019) is a satirical point-and-click adventure that takes you out of your bourgeoisie comfort zone and throws you right in the middle of a Cold War class struggle to the death – or until you surrender your toilet paper. We'll be a part of big Polish Booth on both events - and we will have lots of surprises for you! If you want to know more about both events, please visit Gamescom website and PAX West website See you there!

[ 2018-08-08 10:06:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Add the game to Steam wishlist! "Our glorious country of Matryoshka wishes to extend an invitation to the West, and allow them to witness the glory of communism first-hand. Visitors shall be the first outsiders to bask in the [strike]lie[/strike] light of The Leader, who is the embodiment of all that is good and has the finest stash in the whole country. We welcome them with open [strike]armies[/strike] arms to explore our beautiful country by solving puzzles and minigames to understand [strike]the depth of corruption surrounding[/strike] the magnanimity of our fearless leader." Signed: Department of [strike]Propaganda[/strike] Information Irony Curtain is a satirical point & click adventure about a Western journalist visiting the communist regime for the first time. Immerse yourself in a slapstick humor ridiculing dictatorship with hand-drawn, stylized art and all the grandeur sharpness 4k allows! Dive into a brilliant story full of unforeseen twists and turns, taking a look behind the Iron Curtain and discovering the bizarre secrets of Matryoshka! Irony Curtain arrives in 2019 but you can already add it to your Steam wishlist. So, what are you waiting for, Comrade? https://store.steampowered.com/app/866190

[ 2018-07-26 05:25:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

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During her new adventure, Pamela Cavendish goes to a misty and mysterious Scotland where a seemingly innocent landscape of moor quickly reveals its dark nature. Spectre from the past and ghostly sounds will force her to follow the amazing legend of the Red Moon. Endless Fables 3: Dark Moor will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/867050/Endless_Fables_3_Dark_Moor/

[ 2018-07-12 10:40:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

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A beautifully drawn exploration and puzzle adventure game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child's imagination from Artifex Mundi is coming this Fall! A young girl faces harsh reality when she falls ill. The little girl and her brother use the power of imagination to escape the hostile outside world. Together they envision a fantastic universe that provides the play and comfort they need. Follow them on a quest through five lands filled with incredible robo-moose, levitating baobabs, giant mushrooms, and melting clocks. Please wishlist and follow My Brother Rabbit to stay updated! http://store.steampowered.com/app/855640

[ 2018-06-27 14:56:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

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Many years ago, the prince of Griffinvale fell in love with a poor girl and - against his father's wishes - married her. The king, unable to reconcile himself with the hopeless union, sent his son on a crusade and, in his absence, drove his young wife out of the castle. The king had counted on the fact that the prince would eventually forget about her, but his plans were ruined when his heir died in battle, and the prince's beloved wife gave birth to a child and died in confinement. After the death of his son, the king sank into mourning, and the future of the royal line was thrown into uncertainty. The royal court was overrun with ambitions and conspiracies, from which a group of people loyal to the fallen prince decided to hide his descendant. As the royal knight Edmund Ulmer, try to find the missing heir and help him regain his crown and retake the throne of Griffinvale! Kingmaker: Rise to the Throne will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/834390

[ 2018-05-25 05:34:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

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After many years of peace between the Five Kingdoms, dark clouds are gathering over the realm of humans and elves. After an attempt to assassinate the Elf King, life's delicate balance, which was only maintained through the magic of the Sacred Truce, has come to end. Friends and neighbors are beginning to turn against each other. Suddenly the tiny village of Saddletown becomes the centre of attention for the entire kingdom - according to the elves it's where the would-be assassin is hiding. It seems that the people of the town must answer for his crimes. The mayor of Saddletown invites the emissary of the Peacekeepers Guild for a meeting. The ongoing peace between humans and elves and the fate of Five Kingdoms are in his hands. Queen's Quest 4: Sacred Truce will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/814030

[ 2018-04-20 09:15:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

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Long ago, the twin kingdoms destroyed each other in war. The White Kingdom was rebuilt with magic, but the Black Kingdom is still cursed - dark clouds envelop the sky, and dangerous vines destroy fields and houses. The noble Queen Mariette in the White Castle looks after her own subjects, but also supports the suffering inhabitants of the dark land. During your dangerous journey you will meet the inhabitants of both the White and Black Kingdoms. It won't be immediately clear who is really trustworthy. The boundaries between good and evil, magic and technology, and black and white will begin to blur, and the fate of the two kingdoms - and your son's life - will be in your hands. Will you work with the most unexpected allies? Will you stop the evil and solve the mystery of the royal blood? Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/746840/Chronicles_of_Magic_Divided_Kingdoms/

[ 2018-03-17 16:07:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

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Dawn Ashmoore has been captured by an evil spirit, one that has awoken in the ruins of an ancient Egyptian temple. Only one person can save Dawn - her niece. Lila's journey will take her through mysterious ruins of ancient Egypt, still ruled by the gods of old. Their stories - locked inside chests and engraved in stone - will allow her to uncover a horrifying secret - Dawn has been captured by Seth himself, the most dangerous of all the gods. What other mysteries will Lila bring to light? How is she going to defeat the evil forces? Demon Hunter 4: Riddles of Light will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/762520/Demon_Hunter_4_Riddles_of_Light/

[ 2018-02-15 18:37:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

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My name is Alfred Fox and I'm a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble. Frankly, it's part of the job. When I received a phone call from my old flame, Barbara, I didn't expect it to be the beginning of the most difficult investigation in my entire career. Was it the beauty of the smart femme fatale or her journalistic curiosity that brought her trouble? My task is to find her stalker and figure out who really pulls the strings in this vibrant but dangerous city. Will you help me to get to the truth? I'm counting on you! Together we shall bring justice to this city. This could be the beginning of a great story. Noir Chronicles: City of Crime will be available at a discount for 7 days after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/756500/Noir_Chronicles_City_of_Crime

[ 2018-01-18 13:18:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

A must have for all Artifex Mundi fans! If you enjoyed Enigmatis 3, Grim Legends 3 or Eventide 2 you definitely should check out this exclusive content. Each 80- page long digital artbook in English contains some never before seen art and insights from game designers about the creative process behind each title. All this while enjoying each artbook than the original game soundtrack that comes with each DLC ːsteamhappyː http://store.steampowered.com/app/720400/Enigmatis_3_The_Shadow_of_Karkhala__Artbook__Soundtrack/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/715150/Grim_Legends_3_The_Dark_City__Artbook__Soundtrack/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/709300/Eventide_2_Sorcerers_Mirror__Artbook__Soundtrack/

[ 2017-12-19 09:21:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

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The war between the Kingdom of Phoenix and the possessed army of elves and their leader Sylvanheir is coming to an end. When the subjects await the arrival of their king, his sister - the alchemist - is full of bad feelings. Strange letters, sent by her brother in the last weeks of war expedition and horrible nightmares lead her to believe that something wrong is going on with the king. She suspects that it is somehow connected with the dwellers of the Tangled Forest, who conjured people of the kingdom of elves. Will the Alchemist unravel the complicated plot, make up for the Kingdom's sins from the past and save her brother? Lost Grimoires 3: The Forgotten Well will be available at a 20% discount for one week after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/740090/Lost_Grimoires_3_The_Forgotten_Well/

[ 2017-12-08 15:00:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

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[ 2017-11-30 12:55:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

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Pamela Cavendish is back on a new adventure. A few months after solving the case of Minotaur, the famous anthropologist receives a surprise letter from Sweden. Her former colleague from the university - Peter - who studied unusual traces of Norse gods Hod and Loki in the local mine is missing. The only surviving member of the expedition to emerge from the shaft went mad from the experience. What happened in the depths of the mine? What unspeakable secret was discovered by Peter and what does it have to do with Norse gods? Team up with Pamela to solve the case! Endless Fables 2: Frozen Path will launch on 16 November 2017

Important notice:

Starting with Endless Fables 2 we will be adjusting the prices of our games and the launch discount on Steam. Please allow us to explain why: for the last 2 years we’ve been working hard to be in a position to deliver you a new adventure every 3 weeks. This intense development comes at an increased cost of each project and the current market situation also demands adequate investments in the process. All this in order to make the games as best as possible. We would like to continue to design these fantastic worlds for you, hence the rather difficult decision to adjust the prices. We do hope that you will stay with us and remain the continuous source of inspiration in our work! http://store.steampowered.com/app/699780/Endless_Fables_2_Frozen_Path/

[ 2017-11-07 10:33:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Add the game to Steam wishlist to stay updated! Paris, 1900. During the world expo an unknown force kidnaps the brightest minds of the century. To what sinister end? Step into the shoes of Emily Patterson – the daughter of one of the captured scientists – to conduct your own investigation, follow the trail of the captor and thwart his evil plans before the fate of the world is sealed. The game will be available at 40% discount for seven days after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/678970/Modern_Tales_Age_Of_Invention/

[ 2017-10-04 11:32:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Please add the game to your WISHLIST to stay updated! When a seemingly uneventful visit to your brother turns into a hotbed of conflict between humans and Clouders it will be up to you - Mary Gilbert - famous botanist and guardian of Fern Flower - to once more enter the magical world of eastern European deities, ancient beliefs and mythical lands. Accompanied by Aitvar, a house spirit, set off to the other end of the rainbow, where a flying city floats among the clouds and where your brother is being held captive by an evil sorcerer. Save him and together renew the ancient covenant between humans and Clouders. Will cleverness and resourcefulness be enough to overcome sinister Zmeys on the sorcerer's service and prove your worth to Perun, the god of thunder? Will you be able to save the earth before it gets flooded by the ocean? Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends will be available at a 40% discount for 7 days after the premiere. http://store.steampowered.com/app/677020/Eventide_3_Legacy_of_Legends/?beta=0

[ 2017-09-19 13:09:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

Since the dawn of time, humanity has searched for panaceum – a miracle medicine that can cure every known disease and even overcome death. Sarah Pennington travels to a research facility in the heart of South America, invited by her mother – a microbiologist – and immediately gets drawn into the whirlwind of dangerous adventures. Sarah’s mother gets kidnapped by an old enemy, the Dragon Clan, which conducts secret experiments in the jungle and won’t hesitate to do anything to get the miraculous plant that grants control over life and death. Will Sarah save her mother and find the mysterious plant? http://store.steampowered.com/app/662190/The_Secret_Order_6_Bloodline/

[ 2017-08-24 10:58:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

You play as Amelia, a brilliant expert on Roman mythology and a new asset of the Myth Seekers agency. Your assignment is to continue the investigation of a fellow operative who recently vanished under mysterious circumstances. The first order of business is to locate the Venusian Codex and get in touch with an Italian agent named Lorenzo. Together you will need to track down the powerful artifact called Vulcan's Hammer. Time is of the essence as evil forces are also looking for the relic. During this stunning adventure you will travel across Italy, solving countless puzzles and looking for clues in hidden object scenes. Learn the truth behind the destruction of Pompeii and face off against the enemies of the Agency as you race to prevent another catastrophe! Don’t forget to add the game to your steam wishlist

[ 2017-08-03 10:21:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Welcome to the kingdom of Brie: the tiniest land in the world ruled by the mouse king Oliver! Hidden deep in the foliage of the forest, between the blades of grass and mushrooms, there's a place where tiny people coexist with animals. Our little hero Max suddenly interrupts the search for his father when he is called home to help his mother save his childhood home. His only hope is to win a prize in a tournament, but as it turns out this is just the beginning of an epic adventure. Can he become a champion of the kingdom and discover the reason for a deadly drought that endangers everyone? Help Max to unravel mysteries, find clues in hidden objects and defeat all puzzles that stand in his path. Follow the tiny man on an dangerous quest to discover a well-kept secret which, if revealed, could shake the very foundation of the kingdom of Brie. Become the hero and write your own chapter in Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest. Don’t forget to add the game to your steam wishlist! http://store.steampowered.com/app/637060/Tiny_Tales_Heart_of_the_Forest/

[ 2017-07-13 10:00:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Ominous clouds are gathering over Persia. The good natured king Badiya is mortally ill and the demonic Grand Vizier Zaved holds his subjects in an iron grip, bringing the country to the edge of ruin. To make matters worse, a shadowy disease has appeared out of nowhere, spreading across the land. A young and talented apothecary Tara decides to find the cause of this plague and prevent it from spreading further. A quest full of puzzles and challenges awaits, one that will lead her to the far reaches of kingdom and even beyond it. Luckily for her, Tara won't be alone in this endeavour. She will be assisted by a mysterious acrobat and swordsman Darius, as well as goofy but kind-hearted geenie Minu. Will the 3 daredevils succeed in finding the source of an ancient evil and stop the impending doom? Join the quest and lead Tara to victory. The game will be available at 40% discount for a limited time after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/621080/Persian_Nights_Sands_of_Wonders/

[ 2017-06-20 11:52:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

From an early age, Scarlett Everitt displayed a gift for the paranormal, as ghosts and spirits accompanied her every step. Desperate to protect her from an encroaching darkness, her father, Johnathan, placed her in an orphanage run by nuns. Years later, Scarlett returns to find her dad, and finds a clue that leads her to the Victorian mansion of a baronet named Steameyer. • Experience a Steam Age adventure unlike any other! • Immerse yourself in interactive gothic horror! • Visit nearly 30 Victorian locations! • Test yours skills with 36 puzzles and HO scenes! Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child will launch with a 40% discount that will be available for a limited time. http://store.steampowered.com/app/615350/Scarlett_Mysteries_Cursed_Child//615350/Scarlett_Mysteries_Cursed_Child/

[ 2017-06-01 10:09:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

Step into the shoes of Emily Meyer from Boston PD to face the mysterious case of 10 homicides. Using only your own experience and professional investigation techniques you will follow the hot trail of the serial killer known to the public as “The Guilty Man”. You are on the brink of solving this case when suddenly someone tries to derail your case. Using police techniques, you will follow the trail of the suspect while solving riddles and collecting fingerprints as well as different samples from crime scenes. When your investigation unexpectedly leads to the place between life and death, you will face the biggest challenge of your life. Will your detective skills be enough to let you survive in the afterlife? Can you solve the case? Test yourself in the world of ghosts, dark riddles, locks and enigmas. http://store.steampowered.com/app/599560/Ghost_Files_The_Face_of_Guilt/

[ 2017-05-11 12:13:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

A promising alchemy student, Eliana, is sent on a mission to retrieve a powerful artifact. During her quest, she will fight mortal dangers and face tragedies from the past. Can she prove herself worthy of becoming a true alchemist? Found on the doorstep of the prestigious Zora Academy of Alchemy, she became a very promising young student by the age of 16. In order to complete her training, she is being sent on a dangerous mission to retrieve a powerful artifact. During this quest, she will meet many kinds of danger, solve a variety of riddles, explore a vast kingdom, and relive the tragic history of her childhood. Follow Eliana on her mission to save her hometown and help her to save the people she loves. Tackle the evil forces behind a deadly betrayal and prove yourself to be a true alchemist in Queen's Quest 3: The End of Dawn. http://store.steampowered.com/app/589690

[ 2017-04-13 07:15:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

After Sarah Pennington's last mission, the Griffin Order decided to destroy all time travelling devices and permanently ban time travel. This gives Sarah an opportunity to take some time off and reconnect with family and her old friend, Julie. A renowned explorer, Julie has discovered the location of the legendary Buried Kingdom! She wants Sarah to accompany on her quest to reach it. What should be a happy reunion between friends quickly turns into a life-or-death mission when the Dragon Clan, which possess a strange power hidden in the darkest depths of the sea, kidnap Julie! Now it's up to Sarah and her cute little helper to search the kingdom for answers and find a way to save her dearest friend! The game will be available at 40% discount for a limited time after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com/app/574260/

[ 2017-03-29 12:15:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi All, Just a quick reminder: we’re running an official Artifex Mundi Contests group. Join us here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/amcontests#announcements/detail/562228356564634116 Would you like a chance to win steam keys for the latest Artifex Mundi games? How about playing our games even before the official release? All this is possible in our contests group! :-) Welcome and Good Luck!

[ 2017-03-24 07:25:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

When Prince Fern goes missing just days before his coronation, only one person in the king's court can find him. Step in the shoes of the teacher, spy and advisor of House Griff and embark on a dangerous adventure to find the heir and save him from the clutches of dark magic. Shortly before his coronation, the young prince Fern disappears with a mysterious girl. The royal protectress and teacher is tasked to track him down and bring home. She will face intricate hidden object puzzles and elaborate labyrinths in order to reach her goal. The teacher will also encounter some unusual characters and face the malicious Drosera to discover the secret of the curse that befell the kingdom. Using the knowledge of alchemical arcana, the protectress will do everything in her power to save prince Fern from the looming mortal threat. The game will be available at 40% discount for a limited time after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com//app/574270

[ 2017-03-02 13:52:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

In the second part of the Queen’s Quest universe, we plunge into the world of a famous alchemist who has the amazing power to change forms. When asked by a local lord to help solve the mystery of a recent murder, she agrees and sets out on a quest to find the perpetrator. During her journey she uncovers a complicated plot to bring chaos to the entire kingdom. Will alchemy be enough to stand against the deadly conspiracy? The game will be available at 40% discount for a limited time after the launch. http://store.steampowered.com//app/558790?beta=0

[ 2017-02-02 13:48:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

19th-century Paris. A young journalist witnesses the abduction of the theater star Beatrice Le Brun. With the help of her brother, the ambitious young writer immediately begins her own investigation, leading her into the artistic world of Parisian Bohème, but also the darker corners of the city of love. It turns out that the main suspect in Beatrice’s case is Charles Delacroix, the world-famous illusionist who disappeared without a trace some time ago. As the journalist and her young sidekick follow the kidnapper, details of a mysterious love affair emerge. What has happened to Beatrice Le Brun and what is hidden in the past of the elusive illusionist? Are the prestidigitator’s tricks all that is behind the dramatic events, or is a truly evil spirit involved? http://store.steampowered.com//app/558340

[ 2017-01-12 11:22:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Playing as Pamela Cavendish, you will embark on the greatest adventure of your life into the fascinating world of antiquity. Together with her colleague and fellow scholar Dr. Robert McNamara, our protagonist will follow the trail of a mysterious organization whose members believe in the actual existence of the mythical Minotaur and are in fact preparing to bring back the beast after more than 2,000 years. Pamela has to find out what really happened during the epic encounter between the demigod Theseus and the beast Minotaur eons ago. She needs to learn the truth about the descendant of Ariadne, the only human capable of thwarting the cult’s plans and stopping the beast of the labyrinth once and for all. Will she manage to defeat the malevolent cult and stop the legendary horror from returning to our world? Endless Fables will be available at 40% discount for a limited time after the release. http://store.steampowered.com//app/504000?beta=0

[ 2016-12-08 11:58:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Having defeated the Beast from another dimension, Dawn Harlock had hoped to spend the rest of her life in peace. However, circumstances have placed the life of a child at stake and brought her out of retirement to once again solve supernatural riddles and hunt hellish demons. Can the world's foremost paranormal detective muster the courage to follow the dark path and face off against an enemy from beyond? Can she face the evil out of this world again and survive? With you as her guide, she stands a chance. The game launches with a 40% discount for a limited time. http://store.steampowered.com/app/527420

[ 2016-11-24 08:45:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom is the new adventure game created by Artifex Mundi and World-LooM Games. A young alchemist returns home after a long absence, leaving university to finish her training under the wing of a grandmaster and prepare to find her parents who vanished in mysterious circumstances. The heroine will have to resort to her experience in alchemy and create various mixtures to help her tackle numerous obstacles and solve riddles that will appear in her way. The Alchemist will do everything to unravel the truth about the dark past of both her family and the kingdom. She and her alchemy alone can heal the kingdom that has become ridden with injustice and corruption. The title will launch at a 40% discount for a limited time. http://store.steampowered.com//app/536780

[ 2016-11-03 10:56:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Sorcerer’s Mirror presents another chapter of the adventures of Mary, a botanist from the first Eventide. This time Mara has to release her niece Jenny from the clutches of Tvardovsky the immortal wizard, who kidnapped the girl during a trip into the mountains. Mary will do everything to rescue this girl – she will venture into an ancient forest filled with a mysterious power and walk along the steep mountain paths and the ruins, where she’ll meet imps, phantoms, and other mystical creatures from Eastern and Central European fairy tales. To defeat the sorcerer, she’ll have to solve the mystery of the enchanted village and make very unusual allies, such as the famous 17th-century outlaw Yanosik. Will she reveal the secrets of Master Tvardovsky before it’s too late? The game launches with a 40% discount for a limited time. http://store.steampowered.com//app/510650?beta=0

[ 2016-10-06 12:19:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Beyond Time is the fourth chapter of the enthralling Sarah Pennington saga, which follows the protagonist’s exploits as a member of the Secret Order of the Griffin and the Order's fight against the sinister Dragon Clan. The mysterious journey of Sarah continues as she got trapped in past after her Royal Griffin sunk with a time machine onboard. To return home, the protagonist will need to enlist help of Tesla, Leonardo da Vinci, and other historical figures. Sarah will visit forgotten worlds full of mysterious artifacts to find a way to contact her father and ask for his help. Her little friend will assist her in getting through the uncharted lands. The additional content includes a bonus chapter with even more adventures set in the Realm of the Dead. Will Sarah succeed in her quest? Find out! The game will become available at a 40% discount for a limited time. http://store.steampowered.com/app/517360/

[ 2016-09-12 12:06:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Amid the turmoil of war, the Alliance has given Agent Walker a mission of the utmost importance – track down and destroy the mythical Spear of Destiny before a sinister enemy can use its supernatural power to turn the tide of war and conquer the world! The year is 1942, and the Europe is in flames. In the midst of the grim war, an mystical artifact known as the Spear of Destiny has been discovered, and it's believed to have the power to change the destiny of the war. Some believe the Spear to be nothing more than a larger-than-life myth, but neither side wants to make the mistake of dismissing its paranormal power, so a desperate race to uncover the truth about the relic begins. To complete her mysterious mission, Agent Walker will have to cross the grim battlegrounds of France while facing death, destruction, and hidden puzzles every step of the way. But with so much at stake, there's no turning back. Agent Walker will put on her detective hat and search for the location of the mysterious relic while solving puzzles and tackling obstacles. Of course, there's a sinister spy among the members of the Alliance who will stop at nothing to thwart the protagonist. Will she succeed, or is mankind already doomed? Agent Walker launches with a 40% discount for a limited time. http://store.steampowered.com//app/497580

[ 2016-08-25 09:43:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the finale of the highly acclaimed series developed by the Polish studio that takes the player to Karakorum – full of mystic temples, mysterious caves, picturesque villages, and inaccessible mountains brimming with wildlife. In the aftermath of the dramatic events in Ravenwood Park, the detectives return to Maple Creek in the hope of finding clues that will help to establish the whereabouts of the demonic Preacher. Thanks to their cunning and relentlessness, they discover the final destination of their nemesis: among inaccessible mountains at the end of the world, in an ancient monastery clinging to the upper reaches of a snow-covered mountain, lies the secret that might help him seize control of the world! Time is of the essence. Drawn into the struggle between the forces of light and darkness, the detectives will need to double their efforts to unravel the secret of the mysterious Karakorum temple and deal with the Preacher once and for all. What lurks in the ancient monastery? What grim secrets have brought the Preacher there and what is his purpose? Will the protagonists be able to stop him now that he’s more powerful than ever? Enigmatis 3 will be available on Steam with a 40% discount for a limited time. http://store.steampowered.com/app/495110

[ 2016-08-04 09:37:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Defeat the Evil as the last remaining Demon Hunter! Twenty years ago, in a frightening battle Dawn Harlock stopped the Archdemon Ragnar from descending upon the world. Dawn’s foster father professor Ashmore died when trying to prevent the demon from breaking into this world. She realized than that she is the last remaining member of the mysterious ancient order of demon hunters and the last one standing in the fight against evil threatening to unravel this world. Her biggest concern was always to prepare for Ragnar’s return as it was already foretold. But Dawn kept herself busy as a detective, solving paranormal cases around the world and visiting mysterious places where the dark forces are hiding. One day she receives a call from a mysterious doctor Stuart Williams, who claims to be Dawns foster father’s long-time friend. He promises valuable information about Dawns biological parents that may shed some light on her own past. She will embark on a mystery adventure that will change everything forever. Demon Hunter 2: New Chapter will be available with a 40% discount in a time limited promotion. http://store.steampowered.com/app/465720

[ 2016-07-13 07:32:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily is a mature crime story inspired by the films and shows of the 90s that takes place within a small snowy holiday resort town. When a grim murder interrupts a private detective’s vacation at the very gate to the hotel at which she was going to stay, she puts her plans for R&R on hold and sets out to do what she does best: solve violent crimes. All she has to go on is a single clue: a mysterious paper lily attached to the victim’s frozen body. Could it be the killer’s calling card? Cut off by a blizzard the protagonist will need to follow a trail that leads her deep into the dirty dealings of a small town filled with big fish. Was the tragic death of the young journalist, Lilly, a few years back only an accident, or was it somehow connected to the mysterious new murder? As it turns out, there’s more to the grim story than meets the eye, and not everyone at the hotel is who they appear to be. The game will be available with a 40% discount for a limited time. http://store.steampowered.com/app/465170/

[ 2016-07-07 08:14:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Step into the shoes of the Monster Hunter and save the city of Lichtenheim in the third chapter of Grim Legends series! Sylvia, the acolyte of the monster hunting Order, loses her memory. One year later the Incarceri Stone – a powerful artifact that binds Koshmaar, a horrifying creature from another world – is stolen! Sylvia and her master, Solomon, embark on a quest that will lead them into the city of Lichtenheim, where they will face the thief whose identity will come as no less a shock than the actual disappearance of the artifact. The heroin and her mentor will need to face not only the evil forces within the gothic walls of the grim city, but also the dark secrets from the past. Will Silvia succeed in recovering the Incarceri and prevent the Koshmaar from breaking free? Grim Legends 3: The Dark City will be available at a 40% discount to celebrate the premiere. http://store.steampowered.com/app/458470?beta=0

[ 2016-05-27 10:07:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Princess Isabella: The Rise of an Heir tells the story in which the heiress Bella and her magical friends must face a power-hungry witch whose agenda is shrouded in mystery. All begins with an evil spell turning the protagonist's mother into stone. Our young princess, who is the only legitimate heiress to the throne, narrowly escapes the same scary fate! Bella will embark on a scary adventure in order to free the kingdom from the clutches of the evil witch. Her journey will take her through many beautiful hand drawn locations, where countless mysteries, mini games, puzzles, and hidden object challenges wait to be solved! Will Bella succeed? Will the reigns return to the hands of the rightful ruler? Princess Isabella launches with 40% discount to celebrate the release. http://store.steampowered.com//app/466490

[ 2016-05-06 12:44:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Emma wakes up from a scary dream: mysterious creature threatens her uncle Alfred. She feels that something bad just happened and it puzzles her… Upon arrival she discovers that Alfred is missing and that the mythical portal, they were both working on, is active. What’s the story? Did her uncle enter the portal and embark on an adventure on his own? Strange world on the other side of a mysterious artifact can be the answer, so the young woman dares to step into the unknown. An adventure in the worlds of five elements has just begun. Will Emma prevail over mystery creatures and deadly puzzles? Will she put her detective hat on to find her uncle and the secret Philosopher's Stone from her dream? Mythic Wonders launches with a 40% discount in a time limited promotion. http://store.steampowered.com/app/458480/

[ 2016-04-18 10:20:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End is a captivating hidden object game that blends together the elements of the thriller and adventure genres with oriental esotericism and lore. Journey to the mystical city of Shangri-La and find your missing niece! Embark on an adventure at the edge of the world to save Larisa from the clutches of the ancient labyrinth! Will you find courage to save your family beyond the world's end? The game will be available with a 40% discount in a time limited promotion. http://store.steampowered.com/app/427550

[ 2016-04-01 13:37:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Secret Order 3: Ancient Times continues the thrilling, story-driven series with a new, suspenseful narrative that successfully blends the fantasy and detective noir genres. Players take control of Sarah Pennington, daughter of the Master of the Order of the Griffins, who once more faces the dangerous power of the artifacts that she reclaimed during the events of the last game. The only way to prevent the very fabric of reality from unraveling is for Sarah to travel back in time to the mythical realm of Aeronhart, to find one King Amadon, who ordered the creation of the artifacts. Embark on a grand journey against all odds to save your father! The game launches with 40% off to celebrate the premiere! http://store.steampowered.com/app/437420/

[ 2016-03-03 12:49:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've just released an update fixing the bug that prevented players from getting the Helper Bot Achievement. We apologize for the inconvenience and wish you many unlocked achievements in The Emerald Maiden!

[ 2016-02-23 07:56:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

London 1957. You have been abandoned on an orphanage doorstep as a child. Now – 25 years later – you receive an envelope with an invitation on a mystery voyage and an old picture of you and your mother together. Why did your mom leave you and how is she connected to the secret organization? To discover the truth, you embark on a trip to the Emerald Maiden. Soon it becomes apparent that something very wrong is going on inside this supposed “playground for the rich and elite”. Relying on your wits alone, you will have to face the facilities darkest secrets, learn the truth about your family and flee before it’s too late! The thrilling story in a unique underwater setting will become available on 18th February with 40% discount. http://store.steampowered.com/app/429610/?snr=1_7_7_151_150_2

[ 2016-02-10 07:49:38 CET ] [ Original post ]