You are a canine private investigator in the clandestine Shadow Syndicate, equipped with slow-motion abilities and a haunted ring. Your duties involve eliminating suspects and wearing this enchanted jewelry.
In the bizarre world where animals solve noir mysteries isn't so unusual anymore, thanks to games like Chicken Police, Blacksad: Under the Skin, and the like. So, the concept of playing a detective dog with a magical ring granting supernatural powers in a 1930s Brooklyn populated by dogs, cats, birds, and frogs doesn't seem that strange, right? Well, not quite. The twist here is that our detective is equipped with a mystical Sacrifice Ring, capable of slowing down time, teleporting, and even instant execution of enemies, at the cost of a deadly curse that intensifies over time [1].
The trailer showcases detective Sam Marlowe wielding these abilities, leaving us curious about the mechanics behind this enchanted ring and how it'll factor into the gameplay. The Steam page confirms some of our suspicions, suggesting a mix of stealth and shootouts, with a significant emphasis on witness-questioning and evidence-analyzing [2].
Marlowe's pursuit for a missing mentor unravels a sinister occult conspiracy. A brief glimpse of a swastika in the trailer hints at potential connections to the rising fascism [3]. Darts, blackjack, bowling, and side-quests are also on the table, adding a touch of the chaotic, energized world of Yakuza to the mix [4].
The Shadow Syndicate was recently announced at Gamescom Latam by Colombian independent studio KillaSoft. Although they're tight-lipped about release details, we're hoping for a reveal soon [1][2][3][4]. I'm all for a gripping noir story, but I can't help but feel that the title is a bit forgettable. It would've been brilliant to call it "The Big Dog," don't you think?
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[1] https://www.killasoft.com/theshadowsyndicate[2] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1377280/The_Shadow_Syndicate/[3] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shadow-syndicate-announced-at-gamescom-latam/1100-6514116/[4] https://www.vg247.com/2022/08/29/the-shadow-syndicate-revealed-at-gamescom-latam/[5] https://www.pcgamer.com/author/jodymacgregor/[6] https://www.pcgamer.com/author/jodymacgregor/short_articles
- In the world where animals play detective, the game 'The Shadow Syndicate' announced at Gamescom Latam seems less extraordinary, as it features anthropomorphic characters.
- The protagonist of 'The Shadow Syndicate', unveiled by Colombian independent studio KillaSoft, is equipped with various gadgets, reminiscent of the chaotic world of 'Yakuza'.
- The enigmatic occult conspiracy that detective Sam Marlowe uncovers in the game 'Chicken Police' could potentially intersect with the rising fascism, hinted by a swastika shown in the trailer.
- The trailer for 'Chicken Police' showcases the use of a mystical Sacrifice Ring, that grants supernatural powers like time manipulation and instant execution of enemies, but comes at a cost of a deadly curse.
- Jody Macgregor, a gaming journalist known for his longstanding interest in technology and entertainment, has criticized the title 'The Shadow Syndicate', suggesting it could be more catchy, such as 'The Big Dog'.
- Noir games like 'Chicken Police', 'Blacksad: Under the Skin', and 'The Shadow Syndicate' provide an alternate universe of entertainment, where animals take on the roles of detectives, and technology serves as anthropomorphic gadgets.
