REDM Chapters: New Orleans, Episode I | ZX Spectrum +3

A Retro-Style Supernatural  Graphic Adventure in Modern New Orleans

Set in 2008 New Orleans, REDM Chapters is a classic-style graphic adventure that puts you in the role of a vampire agent working for the mysterious REDM organisation. Investigate supernatural occurrences while managing your vampire nature using a traditional verb-based interface reminiscent of classic adventure games.

Note: this is not a "choose your destiny adventure" or a narrative novel.

Key Features:

• Classic verb-based interface with keyboard  or joystick controls

• Scanned retro-style pixel art graphics (ZX Spectrum 15 colours)

• Multiple interaction verbs including:

  - Go/Push, Examine, Take/Give, Use, Talk ...

• Inventory management system

• Quick travel system

• Vampire powers and blood management

• Modern story in a classic presentation

• Ambient text to expand the story and the different situations

• More than 35+ locations, many taken from the authentic New Orleans, puzzles, NPCS and a rich original story that will take you hours to complete. To give you an idea, using a walkthrough and taking the minimal steps takes more than 30 minutes to finish the game.

• Episodic story: This package will contain the first two episodes, one available now, and the second in the summer of 25, which are included in the present price. The third will be released as a different single episode.

The current version is in Spanish, the English version will be released this month (May'05)

1. BASIC CONTROLS

"REDM: New Orleans" is played mainly through an option selection interface that allows you to interact with characters, objects and the environment.

The game has the following controls:

- Keyboard

  - "Q,  A, O, P" - move between menus, vertical/horizontal.

  - 'Enter, M, Space': selection

- Kempston Joystick

As you progress in the game, you will collect clues, solve puzzles and make decisions. Pay close attention to your surroundings, as important objects and information may be hidden from plain sight.

Available Verbs:

• Go/Push (Ir/Forzar:Empujar)

• Search (Buscar)

• Hypno (Hipno)

• Examine (Examinar)

• Give (Dar)

• Take (Coger)

• Distract (Distraer)

• Inventory (Inventario)

• Use (Usar)

• Talk (Hablar)

• Open (Abrir)

2. GAMEPLAY MECHANICS

Basic Interaction:

1. Select a verb from the menu

2. Select an object, person, or location available

3. Watch the action unfold

Inventory:

• Select 'Inventory' to view  and examine items

• Access the map 

Status Display:

• Blood bags counter

• Hunger status

• Current location and context

3. VAMPIRE ABILITIES

• Hypnosis: Use on NPCS for light mind control

• Enhanced vision: Examine areas in detail

• Blood powers: Various supernatural abilities - beware, most abilities will increase your hunger. 

4. PUZZLE SOLVING

• Try different verb combinations

• Check inventory frequently

• Talk to everyone

• Search every location

• Draw a map

• Monitor blood levels

• Remember to use vampire abilities

5. LOCATIONS

• French Quarter

• Club Silencio (fictional, the real one is in Paris)

• Various New Orleans landmarks

6. SAVE SYSTEM

The game doesn't have any system because of memory management issues, but you can use the snapshot feature of the emulators. If you lose control, because of hunger, you will get two continuations without losing all your progress.

Team

Original idea, script, programming and graphics - M.J. From an original idea and a conversational game I developed in 2007, when I joined" the London-UK retro-scene. 

Testers: Jose, Alex, Isabella, Antonio, and M.J. - Thanks!

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