About This Demo

Shadows of Grimsborough

Grimsborough—a city once at peace—is now being devoured by the rising shadow of a new power. When William Caulfield, an influential businessman and key backer of a major clean energy initiative, vanishes without a trace, the silence begins to feel less like calm… and more like control.

Core Features & Demo Overview

This is a Conspiracy + Noir + Hacker Thriller where you take on the role of the independent news team, "The Truth Seekers," in the city of Grimsborough, determined to expose the truth buried beneath its surface.

Core Features

• Investigation: Search for evidence across multiple locations.

• Choices: Your decisions shape the course of the story.

• Publish or Perish: Release information to create impact—but increase the risk.

• Consequences: Every action provokes retaliation from your enemies.

What Awaits Beneath the Surface

• The Vanishing: Solve the high-profile disappearance of William Caulfield and uncover his connection to the Vincent Syndicate, a shadow organization operating behind V-Capital and the “PureNexus” project.

• The Team: Work alongside Max, Sam, and the enigmatic editor Lydia.

• Echoes of Protocol-14: A meeting with Nico draws you toward the mystery of “Protocol-14” and the infamous “Warehouse 14.”

• Rising Threats: Confront Karen, Nico, and escalating acts of intimidation that push you closer to the heart of danger.

This game is filled with secrets, twists, and decisions that will determine the future of the city.

The Cast of "The Truth Seekers"

🐻 Max: An ambitious young bear determined to expose the truth. He runs the blog 'The Truth Seekers' and is fearless in the face of danger. Max has a special talent for noticing details and connecting the dots to bring the truth to light.

🦝 Sam: Max's raccoon partner, the cautious counterbalance to Max's recklessness. As the team photographer, he has a sharp eye for capturing details others might miss. Despite his fears, Sam is committed to doing what's right and earning respect as a journalist.

🐺 Lydia: A seasoned former editor from Howling Ink. She pulled Max and Sam into this case, hoping to use their courage to expose the corruption that led to her agency's downfall. Lydia harbors secrets of her own but is driven by a clear goal: to restore Howling Ink's reputation.

📷 Bella: A loyal photographer from Howling Ink and Lydia’s trusted assistant. She has a kind personality but is skilled at covert information gathering. While extremely loyal to Lydia, Bella has grown suspicious of the secrets her boss keeps hidden. keeps hidden.