Prepare for a bizarre journey into the heart of Zhitebsk, a city where the mundane clashes with the mystical and the ridiculous with the horrific. Necromancy for Homies plunges players into the chaotic aftermath of a mob boss's demise.

In the gritty 1990s, a grieving mob finds itself adrift without its leader. Enter Mr.

Besolyubov, an old acquaintance and a necromancer by trade, who refuses to accept the finality of death. He proposes a resurrection, but it comes with a price: the mob must assist him.

This pact sets the stage for an "utter nightmare and the incredulous parade of surreal idiocy" that unfolds during a funerary train journey.

This title promises a unique blend of dark humor, adventure, and interactive fiction, all wrapped in a distinct 1990s aesthetic. The narrative explores the absurdities that arise when the underworld collides with the supernatural.

Overview

Necromancy for Homies is a single-player visual novel set in a surreal version of 1990s Zhitebsk. Players will experience a darkly comedic story where a mob enlists the help of a necromancer to bring back their deceased boss, leading to a series of increasingly absurd and nightmarish events.

Highlights

  • A Unique Setting: The game is set in Zhitebsk, a city characterized by its blend of commonplace Russian town life and the mystical, where the ridiculous and the horrendous coexist.
  • Interactive Narrative: As a visual novel, the game focuses on storytelling and player choice, offering an "incredulous parade of surreal idiocy" driven by the necromancy plot.
  • Dark Humor and Satire: Expect a heavy dose of humor, described as "loads of humor of all sorts," mixed with dark and satirical themes, reflecting the 1990s mob culture and supernatural elements.

Who It's For

Fans of visual novels, interactive fiction, and dark humor will find themselves drawn to Necromancy for Homies. Players who enjoy unconventional narratives, surreal scenarios, and stories with a satirical edge, particularly those with a penchant for 1990s aesthetics and a taste for the absurd, should check this out.

Game Info

  • Developer: Йокарный бабай
  • Publisher: Йокарный бабай
  • Genre: Indie, Visual Novel
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Release: Coming soon
  • Languages: English, Russian (full audio support)
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Captions available, Family Sharing.