Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files - Rise of the Rat King News

[h3]Steam Next Fest Developer Broadcast[/h3][p]We’re premiering a recorded developer walkthrough of:[/p][p]Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King[/p][p]Join Christopher Mifsud, Creative Director of Play On Words Studios, as he guides you through the demo with developer commentary, faction insights, and behind-the-scenes details.[/p][p]This is a curated showcase of the updated demo build released for Next Fest.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]What You’ll See[/h3][p]• The updated visual effects across backgrounds and characters
• New faction scenes featuring the Iron Union, Church of Astra, and City-State Police
• The new Glossary system for Shadow City terms
• The Notes feature to review prior dialogue
• How early decisions shape the Rat King’s rise[/p][hr][/hr][h3]About the Demo[/h3][p]Step into the role of the Rat King and decide how the most powerful figure in Soreta’s underworld rose to power.[/p][p]Will you be:[/p]

• [p]Brutal[/p]
• [p]Subtle[/p]
• [p]Insubordinate[/p]
• [p]Opportunistic[/p]

[p]Choose your allies:
• Society of Ravens
• Iron Union
• Brass Consortium
• Cult of Tenebrous
• Church of Astra[/p][p]Every choice defines your power.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]During Steam Next Fest[/h3][p]Download the demo
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Follow the page for updates[/p][p]Your support means a lot to us.[/p][p]If you enjoy narrative-driven detective stories, political intrigue, and morally complex choices, Shadow City Mysteries is built for you.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Add to Wishlist[/h3][p]If you like what you see, make sure to Wishlist the game to stay informed about release updates and future builds.[/p]

[p]The Rise of the Rat King demo is designed to be a short, self-contained introduction you can play start to finish in about 20 minutes.[/p][p]It covers beats of Chapter 1, introducing Shadow City’s underbelly, the Rat King, and the kinds of choices and consequences that shape the story. The goal is to give you a clear feel for the tone, characters, and decision-making without a long time commitment.[/p][p]If you’ve already downloaded the demo and haven’t had a chance to start yet, it’s easy to jump in.
No grind, no setup, just the opening chapter’s key moments in one sitting.[/p][p]As always, thanks for checking it out.[/p]

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Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files- Rise of the Rat King
Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King is a narrative game set in Shadow City’s underbelly. Assume the role of the Rat King, an underworld mastermind fighting for absolute power. Shape your legend by forging alliances, crushing rivals, and leaving a trail of consequences.

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