Morriton Manor Stories: Nordic Whispers
Synopsis
Dark tales are told of the island of the Fortvil family: stories of unimaginable horrors, demonic curses, and mysterious creatures from the underworld. When the famous Morriton Manor Investigators vanish on the island, Leah Glessner, Private Investigator of the Supernatural, is sent to rescue them.
The island is under the influence of a dark curse and trapped in a never-ending time loop. Armed with her photographic memory, Leah Glessner sets out to solve the case. An adventure full of mystery, strange characters, intrigue, and unexplainable phenomena begins.
In this game, you customize the skills of the protagonist and shape Leah Glessner’s approach to the investigation. Explore the island, gather clues, and use a unique photographic memory to recall key information at crucial moments. Mastering your memories allows you to influence dice rolls and boost your character’s stats. Guide Leah as she unravels the island’s darkest secrets and solves the case.
Features:
- Play as a Private Investigator of the Supernatural.
- Curses! Demons! Dark secrets of the underworld!
- Customize your character’s skills. Solve the case your way.
- Make use of a photographic memory. Find the right clues and recall them at the right moment.
- Roll the dice! Take your chances.
- Make tough decisions and find your perfect way through a time loop.
Factsheet
- Developer: Backwoods Entertainment (based in Essen, Germany)
- Release date: tba
- Platforms: PC, more tba
- Regular price: tba
- Localizations: Englisch, German, more tba
Stores
Trailer
- mp4: MorritonManorNordicWhispers_Trailer.zip (56 MB)
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/JZlpPgV1_mg
PROMO SHOTS
SCREENSHOTS
LOGo
Credits
- Marcus Bäumer – game designer, writer, programmer
- Matthias Nikutta – 3D artist
- Hauke Gerdes – game designer, writer
- Tristan Berger – composer, sound designer
We Stay Behind
Synopsis
A comet is on course to obliterate the small town of Laburnum Creek. Renowned writer Laura Tanner visits the former health resort to interview several inhabitants who are refusing to leave. But there’s something rotten at the heart of this picturesque town. Curious characters and surreal encounters await Laura in an enigmatic journey between dreams and reality. Will Laburnum Creek cast its spell over her too? Or will she jeopardize everything to uncover the truth? We Stay Behind is an interactive mystery short story about repressed trauma and buried secrets. As players guide the protagonist through an intriguing tale of personal discovery, their choices will literally transform Laura’s world.
Features:
- Experience a surreal tale of mystery where dreams and reality intersect
- Explore an interactive story about repressed trauma and buried secrets
- Solve mysteries in a writerly way, by exploring and talking without the need to decode abstract puzzles
- Guide Laura’s choices and re-shape her perception of the world
- Delight in a gorgeously stylized mountain landscape
Factsheet
- Developer: Backwoods Entertainment (based in Essen, Germany)
- Publisher: Application Systems Heidelberg (based in Heidelberg, Germany)
- Release date: tba
- Platforms: PC, more tba
- Regular price: tba
- Localizations: Englisch, German, more tba
Stores
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142570/We_Stay_Behind/
- GOG: https://www.gog.com/de/game/we_stay_behind
Trailer
- mp4: WeStayBehind_StoryTrailer2024.zip (165 MB)
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/bCN1Kg5E_-U?si=GroWV3MWP6s7zlwc
PROMO SHOTS
SCREENSHOTS
- Download all screenshots: WeStayBehindScreenshots.zip (25 MB)
LOGO
- Download all logos: WeStayBehindLogos.zip
Credits
- Marcus Bäumer – game designer, writer, programmer
- Matthias Nikutta – 3D artist
- Tristan Berger – composer, sound designer
- Leonie Wolf – 3D artist
- Liam Creighton – co-writer
- Alasdair Beckett-King – writing consultant
- Alexander Henn – programmer
- Volker Ritzhaupt – project lead publisher
Unforeseen Incidents
Synopsis
When small-town handyman Harper Pendrell meets a dying woman in the street, he unwittingly stumbles into a diabolical conspiracy – a mystery only he can solve. An unknown disease is spreading across the country, and between them a scientist, a reporter and a reclusive artist hold the key to stopping it. A perilous journey awaits, and every step brings Harper closer to a cabal of dangerous fanatics. Before he knows it, he finds himself in a fight for the future of humankind armed only with his trusty multi-tool. Can Harper find the courage to expose the truth and prevent an epidemic, even if it means succumbing to contagion himself? Unforeseen Incidents is a classic interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game from Backwoods Entertainment and Application Systems Heidelberg.
Factsheet
- Developer: Backwoods Entertainment (based in Essen, Germany)
- Release date: May 24th, 2018
- Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch
- Regular price: $19,99
- Localizations: Englisch, German (both voiced), Italian, Spanish, French
- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/501790/Unforeseen_Incidents
- GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/unforeseen_incidents
- Humble: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/unforeseen-incidents
Trailer
- mp4: UnforeseenIncidentsTrailer_EN.zip (115 MB)
- German trailer: UnforeseenIncidentsTrailer_DE.zip (115 MB)
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmzyJqIH3c8
PROMO SHOTS
SCREENSHOTS
- Download all screenshots: UnforeseenIncidentsScreenshots.zip) (29 MB
LOGO
- Download all logos: UnforeseenIncidentsLogos.zip
Credits
- Marcus Bäumer – game designer, writer, programmer
- Matthias Nikutta – 2D artist, animator
- Tristan Berger – composer, sound Designer
- Alasdair Beckett-King (freelancer) – co-writer
- Sebastian Werner (freelancer) – animator
- Alexander Henn (Application Systems Heidelberg) – programmer
- Marco Spaapen (Application Systems Heidelberg) – programmer
- Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems Heidelberg) – project director
- Oliver Buchmann (Application Systems Heidelberg) – QA
Backwoods
About us
Backwoods Entertainment is an award-winning indie game studio from Germany. We set out to make original and fun story-driven games. In 2018 we released our debut title Unforeseen Incidents, which was well received all over the world. We’re currently working on two new games: Pen & Paper Stories: Morriton Manor (in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV) and the interactive mystery We Stay Behind.
Images
- Download all images: BackwoodsImages.zip
LOGO
- Download all logos: BackwoodsLogos.zip
Team
- Marcus Bäumer – game designer, writer, programmer
- Matthias Nikutta – 2D artist, animator
- Tristan Berger – programmer, composer, sound designer