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Unravel a Noir Mystery in Encounter: A Retro Text Adventure Game

Step into the gritty world of Encounter, a captivating text adventure game where you play a British Private Investigator in 1982. Tasked with a desperate mission to locate and free a kidnapped teenager, you'll navigate a dangerous landscape armed with only a rough map and a ticking clock. Delve into the dark memories of a city steeped in secrets, where every choice carries weight and consequences are reflected visually in a unique Noir comic book style.

Your journey begins in the bustling market place, the starting point and eventual escape route for a successful mission. Explore approximately 50 interconnected locations, moving NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, and WEST, with hidden areas accessible by going UP or DOWN. The intuitive directional arrow display keeps you oriented as you navigate this treacherous investigation.

Classic Text-Based Gameplay with Modern Accessibility

Encounter offers both classic and streamlined control schemes. Embrace the nostalgia of 80s adventure games by typing text commands to interact with the world. Alternatively, utilize simplified controls, reminiscent of point-and-click adventures, by pressing space to activate a command menu. The game supports legacy joysticks and offers seamless integration on the Steam Deck, ensuring a smooth experience regardless of your preferred input method.

Interact, Explore, and Solve the Case

Discover a wealth of interactable items throughout your investigation. EXAMINE objects to uncover clues, TAKE useful items to your inventory, and strategically COMBINE items to craft new tools. But beware, some items, like the imposing CHURCH or the mysterious WELL, can only be inspected, not carried.

Master essential commands like INSPECT, TAKE, DROP, THROW, and USE to manipulate your environment and uncover the truth. Some puzzles may require you to FRISK the FRIDGE or SEARCH the THUG, so be creative with your approach!

Crafting, Puzzles, and a Race Against Time

Test your wits with engaging puzzles, often featuring multiple solutions, rewarding cleverness and resourcefulness. Crafting is key; decipher clues from documents to build necessary items and overcome obstacles. But remember, time is of the essence. You have only two in-game hours to save the teenager, adding a thrilling time limit to your mission.

Achievements, Retro Authenticity, and Modern Design

Encounter features 52 challenging achievements. Explore alternative solutions, discover all the ways to fail, and master the game to unlock them all. This isn't just another modern game with a retro aesthetics filter. Encounter is a true 8bit experience, built for the 1984 Oric Atmos personal computer. Experience the charm of technical limitations combined with modern design. The Steam version allows you to play with the Oricutron emulator.