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Experience a Gripping Psychological Mystery with Stiff Neck

Step into the shoes of Noele, a pragmatic small-town police officer, in Stiff Neck, an immersive first-person psychological narrative game. Far from a typical police procedural, your choices determine the fate of those around you as you untangle a web of trauma, mysterious curses, and personal revelations. In this choice-driven visual novel, you must navigate intense investigations while balancing Noele’s chronic pain and her complicated personal relationships.

A Haunting Narrative Where Every Choice Matters

The story kicks off late in autumn when a massive industrial strike at a local toy factory coincides with the appearance of cursed dolls in an abandoned tower. As a police officer, Noele is forced to confront the dark underbelly of her town—and her own past. A sudden reunion with her ex-girlfriend pushes her boundaries, leaving you to decide: which of the people in her life is hiding the dark identity of "The Flayer"?

Meet the Complex Cast

• Noele (The Heroine): A grounded, analytical officer who struggles to read the intentions of others.
• Nil: An experimental art lecturer and Noele’s current boyfriend, focused on his own career and their volatile dynamic.
• Will: A visually impaired massage therapist who provides Noele with relief—though his unpredictable nature raises more questions than it answers.
• Grace: A confident, ambitious new-media entrepreneur and Noele’s ex, who re-enters her life with mysterious motives and a claim that she predicted Noele’s current cycle of bad luck.
• Flint: An enigmatic freelance writer and former college friend with a strained history.
• Dog: An advanced, loyal AI canine partner who helps Noele detect the strange and unspoken truths in every interrogation.

Unique Features of Stiff Neck

• Expansive Storytelling: Engage with over 100,000 words of branching narrative, offering 2 to 5 hours of deep gameplay per route.
• High Replayability: Experience four distinct branching paths, three romanceable options, and seven unique endings. Uncover hidden content by revisiting the story after your first playthrough.
• Stunning Visual Aesthetic: Enjoy a unique, colorful paper-craft visual style that blends nostalgic textures with a modern tech-infused atmosphere.
• Immersive Production: Feast your eyes on over 100 expressive CG illustrations and 30 original character portraits, paired with a haunting, modern soundtrack from two talented composers.
• Interactive World: Freely interact with the in-game map to trigger hidden events and uncover the truth behind The Flayer.

Important Player Advisory

Stiff Neck is a mature psychological thriller designed for players who appreciate morally ambiguous characters and complex storytelling. Please be aware that this game deals with heavy themes, including anxiety, trauma, depression, and complex LGBTQ+ relationships. The narrative does not follow traditional "happy ending" tropes, and the characters often act in ways that are irrational or biased. This is a work of fiction intended for mature audiences; player discretion is advised if these themes are likely to cause distress.