Calvino Noir is now available
on Steam. offering the
Windows and OS X editions of this noir stealth platformer that's also now
available for PS4 and iOS. A new
release
trailer shows off the game's atmosphere, and the announcement lays out what
to expect:
Today aptly named developer Calvino Noir Limited launched its
first title, Calvino Noir, a mysterious stealth game inspired by the classics of
film noir, for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PC via Steam and
iOS devices. Calvino Noir takes players on an unforgettable journey through the
underworld of 1930s Europe with stylistic side-scrolling gameplay, a dark and
foreboding visual style presented in shades of grey, and multiple paths and
characters to explore.
Calvino Noir is the brainchild of game director Dan Walters, who approached the
project with multiple goals. First, designing architecture authentic to the era
with locales that provide thoughtful and exhilarating gameplay moments. Whether
hiding in the shadows or sneaking across rooftops, players have to be keenly
aware of their surroundings and take advantage of what the world offers.
Next came creating a stealth mechanic that allows for multiple playable
characters, each delivering a unique twist on how problems can be solved. The
game's three protagonists vary in their mindsets and how they approach
situations, offering players new ways to tackle problems; everything from brute
force to shadowy deception is in play. Puzzles often have multiple solutions, so
exploration is imperative to outsmarting the enemy.
The final goal was creating a striking film noir atmosphere complete with a
fully voiced narrative to bring that feeling to life. Calvino Noir transports
players to a dark and surreal world on the verge of revolution through places
littered with scum and villainy. The game's seven levels, spread across three
distinct acts, progressively reveal the more sinister overarching story at play.
Calvino Noir is available today worldwide on PlayStation®4 through the
PlayStation®Store and PC via Steam for $24.49 / £14.99 / €17.99 (entire game)
and in three acts on iOS for $3.99 / £2.99 / €3.99 (per act/episode). It is
rated T (Teen) by the ESRB. To keep up with the latest news, please visit
www.calvinonoir.com and like us at
www.facebook.com/calvinonoir.