A new Punch Punk game, This is the Zodiac Speaking, debuts today!

Apocalipsis

Apocalipsis is a point-and-click adventure game, in the vain of Samorost and Machinarium, where all puzzles have a hidden meaning. With a unique artstyle inspired by 15th century engravings it tells a story about heartbreak, redemption and, quite literally, the end of the world.

Dear Apocalipsis fans, Today, around 10 am EDT (4 pm CET), Klabater will release [i]This is the Zodiac Speaking[/i]. We are happy to let you know about it as this is a completely new game from the talented Punch Punk team, who we all love for their work on [i]Apocalipsis[/i]. [i]Zodiac[/i] is set in a completely different setting than the previous title, but both games share a unique artistic vision blended with an immersive story. We encourage you to check it, as soon as it will be released in a few hours:) Check the game here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/907710/This_is_the_Zodiac_Speaking/ [i]This is the Zodiac Speaking[/i] is a noir, fact-based single-player psychological thriller. Told from a first-person perspective, you play as Robert, a Bay Area journalist who survived a brutal attack by the notorious Zodiac serial killer. He will have to confront his traumatic demons if he hopes to stand a chance of discovering the Zodiac’s identity and bringing him to justice. [i]This is the Zodiac Speaking[/i] offers two distinct gameplay modes. One that blends storytelling with stealth and action gameplay elements while the second (Detective mode) emphasizes storytelling to fully immerse you in the Zodiac investigation. The game mixes factually recreated crime scene details, and clues down, including the Zodiac’s cipher and even the misspellings in the Zodiac’s letters to the press with a fictional storyline, a mind-bending experience. [b]Play This is the Zodiac Speaking and:[/b] [list] [*] Discover real-life facts and evidence from America’s 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 may lead you to the truth about Zodiac [*] Unravel the details of the murders, visit the crime scenes, and experience real psychological sessions that will help you to manage your traumas [*] Reveal the 3 alternative endings, all based upon your investigation decisions [*] Enjoy the atmospheric, soundtrack, and original stylized visual style [*] Stylized low poly retro-70s-inspired graphics based on a symbolic approach of J.W. Goethe’s theory and psychology of colors and how they impact mood and perception. It is supposed to look like you are watching TV in the 1970s. [/list]