Overview

Noir: Dead On Arrival marks the inaugural chapter in the NOIR interactive adventure series, plunging players into a grim, dystopian future. Set in 2084, seventy-five years after a catastrophic 'Big Crash' reshaped the world, humanity struggles under the oppressive rule of a transhumanist elite. This first installment, inspired by the classic 1950s film 'D.O.A.', centers on the murder of Frank Bigelow, a government employee entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. Players will navigate this bleak world, uncovering its dark secrets piece by piece as the series progresses.

Highlights

  • Interactive Narrative: Experience a story-driven adventure where your choices significantly impact the outcome, featuring a classic detective mystery.
  • Dystopian Setting: Immerse yourself in a richly detailed, authoritarian world of 2084, where societal control is maintained through drug use and transhumanist elites hold power.
  • Episodic Series: This is the first episode in the NOIR series, with future installments promising to further unravel the mysteries of its unique, oppressive world.

Who It's For

Fans of interactive fiction, visual novels, and detective mysteries will find themselves drawn into the intricate plot and atmospheric world of Noir: Dead On Arrival. Players who enjoy games with significant choices and multiple endings, set against a backdrop of psychological horror and dystopian themes, should find this an engaging experience. Those interested in exploring mature themes and complex societal critiques within a narrative-driven game will also appreciate this title.

Game Info

Noir: Dead On Arrival is an adventure and RPG title developed and published by AGORA: GAMEPLAY. It features a single-player experience with potential for co-operative play, as indicated by its Steam categories. The game supports English with full audio. The narrative delves into mature themes, including substance abuse and societal control, within its dystopian setting. The release date is currently listed as 'Coming soon'.