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X-Noir

X-Noir is the story of Eddie Humphrey, once an up-and-coming City Councilor but now an alcoholic has-been making a living as a private investigator. Hardly a typical film noir hero, Eddie is beset by severe…

28 June 2012

X-Noir is an indie developed by Solest Games, released 28 June 2012 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What X-Noir is

X-Noir is an indie game developed by Solest Games and released in 2012. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on RPG Maker XP.

The premise, in the publisher's words

X-Noir is the story of Eddie Humphrey, once an up-and-coming City Councilor but now an alcoholic has-been making a living as a private investigator. Hardly a typical film noir hero, Eddie is beset by severe anxiety, depression and low self-esteem as he balances his work with visits to the therapist and the concerns of his circle of friends. When a mysterious drug called “Chemical X” begins to play a recurring role in his investigations, Eddie realizes he is being drawn back into the twisty world of city politics whether he likes it or not. Along the way, he may also unravel the biggest mystery of all – himself.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, mystery and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

X-Noir launched on 28 June 2012, within three weeks of Persona 4 Golden, Spec Ops: The Line, Spelunky and Pokémon Black Version 2.

Released around the same time: Persona 4 Golden, Spec Ops: The Line, Spelunky, Pokémon Black Version 2.

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When did X-Noir come out?
X-Noir was released on 28 June 2012 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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