Cold & Afraid is a PS1-style crime mystery game currently in development by Sunamii. The game is planned to launch a Kickstarter campaign to raise additional funds for its development before its release. The game is described as a blend of classic detective gameplay with retro visuals, drawing inspiration from titles like Parasite Eve, Mizzurna Falls, and Clock Tower. It features a narrative-driven experience with consequential dialogue choices and a time event system, where players must manage their time effectively to solve a series of murders in a college town. The game aims to capture the nostalgic charm of PS1-era games while offering a modern twist on the detective genre.
I'm working on a PS1-Style crime & mystery game. It's kinda like if Squaresoft made a Law & Order game in 1999.
— Sunamii (@Sunamii_games) August 22, 2024
The retro style indie game trend has gone crazy.. But I want this to be the greatest one you've ever played.#indiegame #indiedev #ps1 #retrogame #psp #playstation1 pic.twitter.com/pzf28xeY0p
The game is designed to capture the essence of classic detective games, emphasizing exploration, clue gathering, and deduction. This approach aligns with other detective games that use realistic crime-solving methods, such as Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments and The Painscreek Killings, where players must piece together clues and solve intricate mysteries.
