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Hello lovely AGSers!

Eight long years after the original release, I am happy to announce:

Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted...

Steam Page (Demo Available!)

 
 

📢 Pixel artist(s) needed for our next project! 🎨

🔹 Characters 👨👩👧👦
🔹 Environments 🖼
🔹 Animation 💃

480x270 low res pixel art style similar to the image below. Primarily looking for remote freelancers but open to other options!



Please send your portfolio to: jobs [at] clifftopgames . com

*Edit position has now been filled! Until next time

Hi all,

So we recently announced that we're creating a new and improved Director's Cut version of Kathy Rain!

Sadly this marks our departure from AGS, as this version of the game is being rebuilt in Unity from scratch.

*Edit Released now!

Get the game on your preferred platform below:
🔹 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/.../Kathy_Rain_Directors_Cut/
🔹 GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/kathy_rain_directors_cut
🔹 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/.../kathy-rain.../id1529574744
🔹 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rawfury.kathyrainse
🔹 Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/kathy-rain-directors-cut-switch/

If you own the original game on Steam, make sure to select the "Loyal Detective Bundle" to use your -50% discount!

We need some help with character art for our previous titles! Short term small gig. Let me know via jobs [at] clifftopgames . com. Thanks!

We are looking for a full time Game Programmer to join us here on site in Hedemora, Sweden.

Details here: https://www.clifftopgames.com/jobs/

Hi all! We're looking for some long term testers to join the WOAM team

Your responsibility will be to play regular builds, find bugs and give general feedback on the game all the way up until release. You'll be directly involved in the development process, helping shape the direction of the game. Right now, we use Steam for build distribution and Slack for everything else, so you'll need to create accounts for both.

If you're interested, you can reach out to us at contact [at] whispersofamachine.com. Let us know which games you have tested or otherwise worked on before, and maybe just a few sentences of who you are and why you'd like to join the team

Please do NOT use forum PM. Cheers!

[contact [at] clifftopgames . com.]

*edit We've found someone now, thanks!

Hi guys,

Me and Andail are looking for an animator to help alleviate the burden on Whispers of a Machine. The vast majority of the work will be character animation in 640x360.

Details on the project can be found here: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=53552.0

This is a paid position, but we're a small team with a limited budget, so be aware that we won't be able to offer too much from a monetary standpoint.

If you're interested, please send a sample of your previous work to contact [at] clifftopgames . com. Thanks!

[Soundtrack:]

[embed=960,540]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oxhUgUhq3g[/embed]

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The game is available on either Windows or Mac and has full subtitles in German and French! If you are unsure about a purchase, try the free demo on GOG or Steam!

Soundtrack:

iTunes
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Groove Music

Synopsis:

Set in the 90's, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her own troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather. Armed with her motorcycle, a pack of cigs, and a notepad, Kathy begins to delve into a local mystery surrounding her hometown that will take her on a harrowing journey full of emotional and personal turmoil.

As she follows a trail of clues he left behind, questions emerge... What was Joseph Rain really looking for that night all those years ago? What turned him into a mere shell of a man, confined to a wheelchair? What secret did a suicidal young artist take with her to the grave, and why are so many people in Conwell Springs going mad? The truth is dark and sinister...

Features:

320x240 (4:3) resolution with crisp pixel art graphics
4,000+ lines of dialogue
Full English voice acting directed by Wadjet Eye Games' Dave Gilbert
Original soundtrack
40+ hand-drawn environments
Compelling narrative with eerie plot set in the 90's

Notes:

Kathy Rain is being developed by Clifftop Games, a small indie studio located in Stockholm, Sweden. Published by Raw Fury Games!

Team:

Joel "JSH" Staaf Hästö - Writing, puzzles, game design, coding and project management
Shane "ProgZmax" Stevens - Art direction, character art and animation
Nauris Krauze - Background art
Tove Bergqvist - Portrait art
Daniel Kobylarz - Music
Dave Gilbert - VO Direction

[Project:]

Project: Kathy Rain

Details:

Kathy Rain, a sassy college student with an extraordinary talent for digging up the truth returns to her hometown after being gone for many years to be dragged into a great mystery, a legacy of her recently deceased grandfather.
This project is commercial and you can read more about it here

Positions needed:
2D Background artist(320x200 resolution, 32-bit backgrounds) - Preferably the backgrounds should require minimal scaling for 70 pixel height characters. Many backgrounds will also be first person closeups of objects which the player can use and manipulate. The current design adds up to 32 different backgrounds.
2D Character artist - 32x64 characters matching the aforementioned backgrounds, preferably combined with the animator role. Currently adds up to 18 characters of varied importance.
2D Character animator

All positions filled!

Deadline: TBD

Comments: Either send me a PM or reply to this thread if you're interested. Please also provide some samples of your work.

[Synopsis:]

[embed=960,540]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oxhUgUhq3g[/embed]

She is riding her motorcycle, speeding quickly through the desert. The bike lets out a roar. The wind is caressing her hair, struggling to free itself at the back of her helmet. She is wearing red-tinted sunglasses and a black leather jacket. Her face is displaying a subtle smile, reminiscent of the Mona Lisa. Extensive mods and ornaments decorate her bike. "Katmobile" is engraved in script onto a metal detail upon the front. This bike is her baby, that's for sure. 

Oh, how she loves being on the road. Yet, when thrashing through the highway veering across the vast desert countryside, this day is strangely bitter sweet for Kathy Rain. "How did it ever come to this?", she thought sullenly. "Returning to my roots after all this time. God, it's not like me. But I owe it to him. To those sad eyes and warm hands. I owe it to that stubborn kid I used to be."

Synopsis:

Kathy Rain tells the compelling story of a strong-willed college girl with a knack for detective work and a Harley who returns to her hometown after being gone since childhood. Set in the 90's, Kathy starts investigating a local mystery and the legacy of her recently deceased grandfather.

As she follows a trail of clues he left behind, questions emerge... What was Joseph Rain really looking for that night all those years ago? What turned him into a mere shell of a man, confined to a wheelchair? What secret did a suicidal young artist take with her to the grave, and why are so many people in Conwell Springs going mad? The truth is dark and sinister...

Features:

320x240 (4:3) resolution with crisp pixel art graphics
4,000+ lines of dialogue
Full English voice acting directed by Wadjet Eye Games' Dave Gilbert
Original soundtrack
40+ hand-drawn environments
Compelling narrative with eerie plot set in the 90's

Notes:

Kathy Rain is being developed by Clifftop Games, a small indie studio located in Stockholm, Sweden. Published by Raw Fury Games!

Kathy Rain Website
Clifftop Games Website
Clifftop Games Twitter
Clifftop Games Facebook page

Steam pre-order
GOG pre-order
Humble Bundle pre-order
Green Man Gaming pre-order

Will be released on May 5th for Windows and Mac! If you are unsure about a pre-purchase, try the demo on GOG or Steam!

Team:

Joel "JSH" Staaf Hästö - Writing, puzzles, game design, coding and project management
Shane "ProgZmax" Stevens - Art direction, character art and animation
Nauris Krauze - Background art
Tove Bergqvist - Portrait art
Daniel Kobylarz - Music
Dave Gilbert - VO Direction

Progress:

Story/Puzzles - 100%
Scripting - 100%
Graphics - 100%
SFX/Music - 100%

Development Diary:

July 17th, 2012
Publically announced the project.

July 31th, 2012
Core team assembled, all positions filled.

November 29th, 2012
The project is progressing slowly but steadily. Tove Bergqvist joined the team to help out with the portraits. New art style revealed!

February 16th, 2013
Daniel Kobylarz joins the team as the composer. Added a few new screens and updated some old ones with the latest art changes. Started early with some VO auditions for the lead parts.

October 5th, 2013
The project is still very much alive and moving forward. Now cranking up the pace, hoping for a 2014 release!

February 2nd, 2014
Development goes forward with the first chapter of the game nearing a releasable state. Unfortunately, a 2014 release starts to look slightly optimistic. Late 2014 is still the target, but a possible postponement to 2015 is likely. Negotiations with different distribution partners have been initiated.

April 24th, 2014
There's been some good progress since the last update! Day one is in very good shape, Day two is fully playable from beginning to end, and work has begun on Day three. Also started to look for more testers.

January 18th, 2015
The game is a few months away from alpha, with most of the game being playable now. A 2015 release looks possible, but can't be guaranteed due to external dependencies. An indie publisher startup based in Stockholm has expressed interest in the game and could be a possible future partner.

April 22nd, 2015
A publishing agreement for Kathy Rain has been signed with Raw Fury Games! The initial release of the game will be for Windows and Mac, on Steam and most other common digital distribution channels.

April 6th, 2016
Announced a release date! A detective is born on May 5th, 2016!