Pierre Feuille Studio has announced that their hand-drawn historical detective adventure game, Chronique des Silencieux, will launch via Steam on January 29, 2024. The game will be priced at $24.99 and will be available on PC. The following weeks will add support for Mac, Linux, and other storefronts.
To coincide with the announcement, a new trailer has been released that highlights the game’s historical narrative, illustrated aesthetic and evocative soundtrack inspired by classic cinema, Giallo mystery and crime thrillers.
Set in 1970s France, Chronique des Silencieux sees players step into the shoes of Eugène Faury. A rookie private eye investigating the peculiar case of Victor Dousvalon – a stubborn old history professor who shrouded his life in secrecy.
Players will need a keen eye and sharp mind to solve this delicate mystery, as they are thrown headfirst into the case. Meeting a colourful cast of characters whom they must diligently question in an attempt to sort fact from fiction. Only by following the right leads, digging through secret documents and investigating decades-old lies, will the truth finally come to light.
Chronique des Silencieux Features
- Anything Goes to Break the Silence! Become immersed in the work of a detective. Search through family documents, ask probing questions, and be inquisitive.
- Head First Investigation. No more watching characters think for you. Now is your chance to demonstrate your deductive abilities. Select your clues judiciously and pursue them until you reach a conclusion. Or terminate your investigation once you believe you have solved the mystery. Keep in mind that you must be persuasive in order to obtain information from those who are hesitant to speak!
- People’s History. Piece together the stories of the people you meet and empathize with their choices and tragedies. Discover rich histories from the street level where people continue to live and cope in their own unique ways.
The game will fully support English and French at launch with additional languages added post-launch.
Chronique des Silencieux will launch for PC via Steam on January 29, and is now currently available to wishlist.
