Nobody Wants to Die is a dystopian thriller video game set in the not-so-distant future. Developed by the Polish indie dev team, Critical Hit Games, their debut game is scheduled to be released in 2024 and published by PLAION.
Welcome to the future
Set in New York City in 2329, Nobody Wants to Die is a futuristic adventure game perfect for every thriller and mystery enthusiast. Explore the dystopian city as James Karra, an experienced detective unofficially investigating a mysterious criminal case. Assisted only by a young police liaison, Sara Kai, James will soon find himself tangled in a dangerous web of lies and arrangements of the New York City’s elite.
Inspired by neo-noir movies, Nobody Wants to Die is a single-player narrative-driven adventure game with first-person perspective. Its gameplay is heavily focused on puzzle solving and exploration - complex investigation methods require the protagonist to use both his wits and state-of-the-art equipment to find the truth - and the story revolves around topics such as transhumanism, immortality, and the future of mankind. The Nobody Wants to Die video game utilises Unreal Engine 5, allowing its players to experience stunningly beautiful and impressive visual and physical effects.
The futuristic investigation
What would you do if you could live forever? In 2329 New York City it’s nothing unusual, with memory storage and transfer services available for those who can afford it. Help Mortality Department Detective James Karra find a twisted serial killer targeting New York’s elite - a closed society that seems to forget dying was even an option.
Use both James’ unusual skills and technologically advanced equipment to carefully investigate crime scenes and discover all of the clues. Get to know the shocking truth by using the time manipulation augmentation that will let you reconstruct the investigated events and uncover mysteries of the elites. Be careful though as the world you’ve decided to enter is not one to mess with...
Key features:
- Experience the thrilling story of the dystopian neo-noir adventure with Nobody Wants to Die.
- Lead the dangerous criminal investigation and uncover all of the secrets of New York City’s elites.
- Use your skills, time manipulation, and futuristic equipment to find the truth about the dangerous serial killer.
- Immerse yourself in the sensational world of 2329 New York City with next-gen graphics brought to you by Unreal Engine 5.