Today, we have released our debut game - The Nick! Wow, we are so excited! We can’t wait to hear what you think. So go ahead and play if you haven’t already!
More about the game
The Nick is a horror-RPG adventure where you will explore a vast multi-story mansion filled with secrets and dangers. Along the way, you will meet many characters. Make some new (and strange) friends and dodge deadly attacks from those who are not your friends!
Features
Unique Battle System - You have no weapons! This means you’ll have to rely on your surroundings and solve puzzles right in the middle of the chaos. Or... you could just try to run away.
Engaging Storyline - Read old letters, interact with residents, and unlock doors that reveal an intriguing tale.
A Mansion Full of Secrets - Not everything here is as it seems. We’ve packed this place with a huge number of secrets for you to uncover!
Diverse World - The game is not limited to the setting of an old house. You’ll explore various unique environments. The world of The Nick is a thrill to discover!
Innovative Narrative - This game breaks its own mechanics and delivers horrifying details of the story. What wouldn’t you sacrifice for the plot?
10/10 Serious Critic Score - That’s our own rating, of course.
Modern Graphics, UI, and Experience - Get a fresh experience with a 16-bit game that blends modern design elements: realistic lighting, an unconventional UI, and high technical performance, including smooth frame rates and top-tier optimization.
Original Art & Soundtrack - The entire world is hand-drawn, and our composers have crafted an atmospheric and melancholic soundtrack that immerses you in this eerie adventure.
Chapter 1 is Free! - Dive into the game with an unlimited-time trial of the first chapter! You can continue the journey through the later chapters... just not for free.
No Dogs in the Game (Probably)... - But hey, you can visit a ghost bar!
Don’t Expect It to Run on Grandma’s Old PC! - Just because it’s pixel art doesn’t mean it’ll run on a Windows XP machine with 0.5 RAM!
This is just the beginning of an incredible adventure with deep storytelling and innovative gameplay mechanics. But you can experience it right now for free—available on Steam!
Development Plans for Chapter 1
We are a fully independent and relatively small team. During the development of Chapter 1, we had no funding or external support, so we truly gave it our all. And we made it! But we already have a lot of improvements in mind to enhance the overall experience from Chapter 1 onward.
Every week, we will release patch notes with fixes based on your feedback. After that, we’ll launch a final, technically and aesthetically polished version of the chapter, adding more effects, dialogues, and immersive elements! This will be our primary focus for the first month after release.
Future Chapters & Chapter 2
We are actively working on The Nick! Here’s the list of all chapters that will be available in the full version:
The Nick: Chapter 1 - Forest Mansion - AVAILABLE NOW;
The Nick: Chapter 2 - Filthy Leaks - Coming soon, before the rest;
The Nick: Chapter 3 - Depths of Mind;
The Nick: Chapter 4 - The Last Nightmare (to be released alongside Depths of the Mind).
We will release Chapter 2 before the full version as a paid expansion. However, if you purchase the full game, you won’t need to pay again for the later chapters—they will be included as they launch. More details are available in The Nick support center.
What to Expect in the Next Chapter
We assure you — this adventure is only getting crazier! Chapter 2 will be significantly more intense than Chapter 1, with a stronger focus on the main story, character development, and new plot twists. It is planned to be three times longer in gameplay than the previous chapter.
New Location: You will gain access to the second floor of the mansion... What secrets lie within?
Deeper Storyline: Nick will dig deeper into the past events of the mansion while continuing to search for an escape. You will uncover much more about the core narrative—there’s a lot to discover!
New and Familiar Characters: Many new faces await! You will meet both major and minor residents of the mansion. Expect more quests, more side stories, and more drama. Plus, you’ll learn even more about the characters you already met in Chapter 1—more details, more intrigue, and unexpected twists!
Unique Mechanics: An expanded combat system with new abilities, and we promise... a TRUE META-HORROR EXPERIENCE.
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Thank you for your interest in our story. We are doing everything we can to deliver a truly unique experience and tell this dark and sorrowful tale of The Nick.
We can’t wait to hear your feedback! 💜
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