Game Title
Archive 13
Hook
Archive 13. Uncover the truth, but at what cost?
Game Anchor
Truth vs. Survival
The anchor of our game is the tension between uncovering the truth and protecting yourself/reputation. Every mechanic, narrative beat, and player choice should reinforce this central struggle.
Genre
Mystery, Investigation, Narrative-driven, Choice-driven
Game Summary
You play as a struggling tabloid editor who receives mysterious, old archival evidence from a previous serial killer case. Every choice is down to you; what to investigate, what to publish. However, every choice affects your reputation, safety and the truth itself.
Core Gameplay Loops
Setting
Archive 13 is set in downtown New York in the 90s, where the player starts their journey in a run-down/struggling tabloid office. Where the players must comply with the uploading process, although this is all about to change when the players get an anonymous email.