You are detective Hank Anderson , and you’ve just been transferred to another city to help solve a series of unusual crimes. Upon arrival, you are greeted with a gory scene and a revelation of several instances of a deadly disease that turns people into savage zombie-like husks. Upon closer inspection, it appears there’s more to all this, and peculiar events do not stop. It is up to you now to solve this mystery and find out who or what has caused this.
I went in expecting another forgettable RPG Maker title and came out genuinely hooked. Playing detective Hank Anderson across Cromford, I loved that there are no random battles to grind, just three skills (Athletics, Charisma, Erudition) that quietly reshape how you crack each case and which endings you unlock. The writing is sharp, the character portraits...
Snares of Ruin is a story-focused RPG developed by Astronomic Games and published by New Reality Games that blends detective investigation, supernatural horror, romance elements, and urban fantasy into a surprisingly ambitious indie experience. Built with a strong emphasis on narrative and player choice, the game places players in the role of detective...
