Startle Response

by Nordic Tales Interactive

Development Status: VERTICAL SLICE

A more advanced prototype is developed, incorporating early art, design, and core gameplay mechanics. A vertical slice is produced to demonstrate a polished, playable snapshot of the game.

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FACTS

Title: Startle Response
Studio: Nordic Tales Interactive
Genre: Puzzle, Simulation, Strategy
Planned release: TBA
Platforms: PC, Android and iOS
Looking for: Publisher, game investment

DESCRIPTION

Take on the role of lead investigator in a child abduction cold case inspired by the Madeleine McCann disappearance. Make strategic decisions in recruiting team members and delegating assignments, as well as engaging in hands-on detective work.

The first title based on the Gamecrime formula – an all new multisystem design for true crime-inspired detective games.

UNIQUENESS

In the last years, there’s been a boom of innovation in the detective game genre. Titles like Return of the Obra Dinn and Her Story have brought detective game mechanics to a whole new level, and a new genre of mechanic-focused detective games is emerging.

The Gamecrime design takes this new style of detective mechanics and pairs them with the aesthetics of the true crime genre.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • True crime-inspired games is an untapped market (a “blue ocean”).
  • New wave-detective games is a niche genre that is becoming increasingly popular among gamers – and since detective mysteries are one-time consumption products, there’s a growing demand for new titles.
  • The game engine GC3D is estimated to be 90 percent finished for a first release.
  • The production costs for each Gamecrime title are estimated to be very low in relation to the revenue.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Studio

While Startle Response is our first common project, our core team of four covers many skillsets and has a track record of high performance. Erik Lindholm (CEO/Founder & Lead Designer) has had leadership positions in past work roles, finished eight years of university studies, and solo-cycled around the world. 

The Game Hub

East Sweden Game has been pivotal for the development of the Gamecrime design and the GC3D engine, providing business know-how, contacts within the games industry, and opportunities to connect with like-minded creative talent.

Also, East Sweden Game is collaborating closely with the Swedish National Forensics Center, providing easy access to real-life criminal investigation expertise.

Studio Contact: Erik Lindholm

Business mentor: Tomas Ahlström

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