Germany-based developer SenAm have today announced the PC launch date of their upcoming visual novel Hauma - A Detective Noir Story. For the occasion, a new trailer was aired:

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Hauma’s narrative follows Judith, a former detective forced out of retirement by a variety of suspicious events taking place among Munich’s upper class. Players will explore real-world locations from the historic House of Art, to other locations while discovering pieces of hidden history that reveal information on the city’s past.

Key features of Hauma - A Detective Noir Story include:

• More than Meets the Eye: Embark on a journey of deduction and intrigue, uncover the secrets of Munich's elite corrupt society, and piece together the puzzle of the conspiracy that lies within.
• Enter the Mind Palace: Become acquainted with the mindboard, an innovative inventory of interconnected items and thoughts that, when weaved together correctly, uncover clues and unravel mysteries.
• Draw Your Own Conclusions: Utilize engaging investigation mechanics, including a variety of puzzles and challenging dialogue riddles.
• Comic-Inspired Storytelling: Exhibited in vibrant, graphic-novel-styled art, Hauma visually engages you in a gripping story and doesn’t let you go until you’ve unearthed every last conspiracy.
• Hear Me Out: Hauma features a fully voiced cinematic adventure featuring a diverse cast and evocative characters.

Hauma - A Detective Noir Story launches this September 11th on PC via Steam and GOG. A Switch version is planned to launch at a later date.

SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox

 

[benone]

I like the artworks! based on the trailer, it's hard to have an idea of the gameplay.

Edit: oops, yeah. it's a visual novel!

 

[eyeliner]

Will this visual novel have more success than the eroge ones?

Time will tell.

 

[[Truth]]

suspicious events taking place among Munich’s upper class

Investigating in Munichs Schickeria?
Haha, this will be interesting.

 

[nWo]

My favorite visual novels are Raging Loop and Fatal Twelve. I also put in there Phoenix Wright original trilogy, but I don't count them as visual novels for the other aspects of the game. But those are on the top, in my opinion. I have tried several, several visual novels but they do not caught my attention. If you know of another great visual novel out there on Switch, please let me know. I love the genre, is just difficult to find gems of that magnitude.

 

[ZeroFX]

Visual novel, not japanese, hard pass

 

[Paolosworld]

My favorite visual novels are Raging Loop and Fatal Twelve. I also put in there Phoenix Wright original trilogy, but I don't count them as visual novels for the other aspects of the game. But those are on the top, in my opinion. I have tried several, several visual novels but they do not caught my attention. If you know of another great visual novel out there on Switch, please let me know. I love the genre, is just difficult to find gems of that magnitude.

Zero escape series. Done.
Also I've heard some really harsh criticisms of Raging Loop which has prevented me from ever pursuing it. I also got to work my way through the house of fata morgana first, which I heard was an all timer.
Look at this steam review of Raging Loop. Do you agree/disagree?

Visual novel, not japanese, hard pass

Worst thing I've read all day.

 

[ZeroFX]

Zero escape series. Done.
Also I've heard some really harsh criticisms of Raging Loop which has prevented me from ever pursuing it. I also got to work my way through the house of fata morgana first, which I heard was an all timer.
Look at this steam review of Raging Loop. Do you agree/disagree?
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Worst thing I've read all day.

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regarding visual novels my country nails it pretty much, butts be hurt

 

[populustree]

Visual novel, not japanese, hard pass

 

[ZeroFX]

@populustree

 

[Phearoz]

My favorite visual novels are Raging Loop and Fatal Twelve. I also put in there Phoenix Wright original trilogy, but I don't count them as visual novels for the other aspects of the game. But those are on the top, in my opinion. I have tried several, several visual novels but they do not caught my attention. If you know of another great visual novel out there on Switch, please let me know. I love the genre, is just difficult to find gems of that magnitude.

One of the very best visual novels I've ever played, currently toward the end of it, Paranormasight! Phenomenal. *Incredibly* Japanese, even sponsored by the Sumida tourism board. Truly shocked it was localized. Square Enix published too.



No voice acting and the auto-mode is a little too slow or too fast imo, but some of the best writing/memorable characters/OST.

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Zero escape series. Done.
Also I've heard some really harsh criticisms of Raging Loop which has prevented me from ever pursuing it. I also got to work my way through the house of fata morgana first, which I heard was an all timer.
Look at this steam review of Raging Loop. Do you agree/disagree?
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Worst thing I've read all day.

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Dude it's so true though. The last non-JP visual novel I played was a clusterfuck of confusion I was just begging to end. Sekimeiya: Spun Glass.

The only great non-JP I've ever played is the 4chan one, Kawata Shoujo iirc;

 

[nWo]

Zero escape series. Done.
Also I've heard some really harsh criticisms of Raging Loop which has prevented me from ever pursuing it. I also got to work my way through the house of fata morgana first, which I heard was an all timer.
Look at this steam review of Raging Loop. Do you agree/disagree?
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Worst thing I've read all day.

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Well that review is being kinda harsh. It has some issues but to be honest, it's not something to avoid the game entirely. Some dull moments here and there, but you know every game has those.

It is a great novel involving paranormal things and the classic elimination system but!! it does keep you on your toes for about 3/4 of the game. So I do recommend it. Along with Fatal Twelve, this one is on the top of the list for me. Give it a try!!! don't be harsh and give it about hour and a half... I am sure that at that point, you will get hooked up!!

 

[populustree]

@populustree
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[ZeroFX]

*my hurt is butt meme*

 

[populustree]

L + ratio + stinky weeb + touch grass + themisquotingthinghasn'tbeenfunnysincekindergardenpilled + you use windows

 

[ZeroFX]

*tryhard*