THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING COMING TO PC, on SEPT. 24, 2020

Hi folks, In Klabater we focus on narrative and story-driven games regardless of the genre. This is why we sometimes share some information with all the fans of our games here on Steam via publisher announcements. Please don't be mad, we do it when we feel you really may be interested in a certain game if you liked other games we have published steamhappy. Today we would like to introduce you to This is the Zodiac Speaking, an ambitious game created by a team of award-winning writers, developers, acclaimed musicians, and even a legendary music label! $13 000 and world fame this is what This is the Zodiac Speaking developers are aiming for! Today Punch Punk Games (developer) and Klabater (publisher) have launched a 30-day Kickstarter campaign. THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING KICKSTARTER
This is the Zodiac Speaking is a fact-based single-player noir/psychological thriller based on the story of Zodiac, one of the most famous never-caught serial killers. It mixes vintage 70s California visuals and an original epic cinematic soundtrack with gameplay elements that include classic horror, investigation, stealth mechanics, and multiple endings to discover. It offers two unique gameplay modes, one that blends storytelling with stealth-action gameplay and the other (Detective Mode) that emphasizes immersive investigative storytelling. Play as San Francisco journalist Robert Hartnell. Robert receives a mysterious phone call from the serial killer Zodiac who greets him with the infamous hello, this is the Zodiac speaking. This single event kicks off a series of events that will take Robert down a spiraling path toward confronting one of Americas most notorious killers and...his own past. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5StW5YDCzNE ADD THE GAME TO YOUR WISHLIST NOW https://store.steampowered.com/app/907710 "This is the Zodiac Speaking is a true American crime story. The Zodiac killer is ingrained in American pop culture. And though this game is by no means a homage to serial killers, its a story about their victims and the people who survived, said Krzysztof Grudziski, Director and Narrative Designer in Punch Punk Games The selection of Zodiac is the backdrop we are using to tell a unique story about a troubled protagonist, a San Francisco based journalist Robert Hartnell, who one day receives an ominous phone call. We look forward to sharing Roberts story with you on September 24, regardless of the level of campaign success. MORE THAN A GAME! Meet the amazing team behind This is the Zodiac Speaking The co-author of the script to This is the Zodiac Speaking is Lukasz Orbitowski, one of the best Polish writers, laureate of the ultra-prestigious Paszporty Polityki pop-cultural award and nominated for the Nike Award (most important literature prize). Orbitowski is one of Poland's most important horror authors. Together with Krzysztof Grudziski, Head of Punch Punk Games, they plunged into the dark and dangerous 70s to produce an immersive and mature story.
Krzysztof Grudzinski & Lukasz Orbitowski Music for the game was created by AGIM, a restless innovator and experimenter of the Polish electronic music scene. The official soundtrack from the game will be published in Europe (digital distribution and vinyl edition) by a legendary electronic music label, Pias Recordings. The amazing soundtrack prepared by A_GIM, an acclaimed DJ, instantly sparked the interest among the Pias team. Pias will work with Klabater, the publisher of the game.
AGIM Joint-CEO in Klabater. Acclaimed musicians, awarded writers, and of course very talented Punch Punk development team lead by Krzysztof Grudziski, they are all on board. Im really excited about this joint cooperation. Narrative games at their best! PLAY THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING AND:

• Discover the facts and evidence-based story of Americas most famous never-caught serial killer.
• Experience the story from the perspective of a person who survived the attack of the serial killer, face your trauma, and run an investigation that will lead you to the truth about Zodiac.
• Unravel the details behind the murders, visit locations inspired by the original crime scenes, experience real psychological sessions that will help you to manage your traumas.
• Reveal 3 alternative endings, all based upon your investigation decisions.
• Enjoy the atmospheric film music and original retro-inspired art style.
• Travel to the vintage 70s and feel the old-school vibe while visiting faithfully depicted Californias hallmark spots from the past.

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[ 2020-08-04 13:16:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Alice VR is a story-driven exploration game rich with puzzles and designed to be a singular VR adventure. Game is inspired by the famous Lewis Carroll's novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", taking its characters and themes to a new science-fiction setting. Enjoy beautiful graphics, atmospheric, electronic soundtrack and lose yourself in the world of Alice VR.

An unexpected malfunction forces your ship’s AI to wake you from the cryo sleep. You have to make an emergency landing on the nearby planet. Your goal there is simple: find enough fuel to escape. This straightforward task gets complicated when you realize that all of the planet’s citizens had disappeared in mysterious circumstances.

Alice VR is a fresh take on the classic adventures of Alice in Wonderland. During your playthrough you'll meet familiar characters such as Cheshire Cat or Mad Hatter, but the unique sci-fi setting will make every encounter a big surprise.

Will you discover the planet's secret? Are you ready to face the challenges ahead? Follow the white rabbit into the unknown - the future is in your hands.

FEATURES

• Tailor-made for VR from the ground up - no compromises!
  
• Gripping story with multiple endings that lets you choose your own path
  
• Futuristic graphics and electronic ambient soundtrack composed by the masters of the genre, EON Sounds
  
• Over 60 inspired puzzles just waiting to be solved
  
• Use the changing gravity to walk on walls and ceilings, play with shrinking and growing devices, and have fun with the physics of the world of Alice VR

VIRTUAL REALITY

Alice VR works on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and is also compatible with Razer OSVR. Traditional controllers are supported on Oculus, while both them and motion controllers work on Vive.

The game is designed to be the most comfortable VR experience possible. After a lot of research and discussions with gamers, we've learned how to make the game enjoyable even for players new to VR. We want you to feel relaxed through your entire playthrough.

Alice VR also works on a regular monitor, without a VR headset.

DIGITAL SOUNDTRACK

With the game you’ll receive its original, atmospheric soundtrack! Enjoy the full, electronic sound composed by EON Sounds. It makes for an incredible listening both on headphones and big speakers, each time taking you back to the world of Alice VR!

DIGITAL ARTBOOK WITH CONCEPT GRAPHICS AND NOTES FROM THE DEVELOPERS

Over 40 pages of this digital artbook are filled with concept arts from the game, showing the beautiful and haunting scenery of planet Speculo and its only city: Mirabillis.
Each page also contains notes from the developers, telling about their inspirations and the work behind Alice VR.

A SET OF UNIQUE WALLPAPERS CREATED BY THE DEVELOPERS

Marvel at the high-resolution, picturesque vistas of Speculo sitting right there on your desktop! Every graphic was specially created by the developers to showcase the beauty of this alien planet and the foreboding atmosphere of its lonely city.

ADDITIONAL VIDEO CONTENT ABOUT DESIGNING ALICE VR

Listen to what the game’s creators have to say about designing a game specifically for VR. What challenges laid before them and where did they drew their inspiration from? This video materials show what was going on behind the scenes of Alice VR.

REVIEWS

Hardcore Gamer
The planet is filled with trippy touches and striking imagery. There’s an adorable robotic companion who pops up from time to time to offer cryptic advice, and tons of interesting environmental details. (...) People who want to explore a striking new land in a relaxing fashion will be in heaven here. Adding to this are some interesting puzzles. An early one that involved rearranging pieces of a coil to reactivate the ships engine was simple and clever. Traversal puzzles that goof around with gravity are a delight to solve as they force a level of three dimensional thinking that is satisfying to solve.

VR Focus
The world that Carbon Studio has created is a fantastic mix of sci-fi architecture and bizarre dreamlike scenarios. The books inspiration can be seen everywhere, from the mechanical cat that occasionally appears to the out and out absurdly trippy experiences, sharks flying through the sky, menacing black and white forests, tunnels that twist and turn as your viewpoint changes, it’s a visual assault on the senses. Add to that the eerie audio score, and you have quite an engaging mixture.

God is a Geek
With a five hour playthrough it’s one of the longer story-based VR titles, and with monitor support included, you can always experience the wacky world of Alice VR minus the VR.