New Gameplay Trailer Dives Deeper into the Dark World of Kill the Shadow

Explore 663 Games’ new dark narrative-driven detective game and get a first look at ‘The Shadow’.

Publisher 663 Games and developer Shadowlight Sanctuary invite you to explore the dark world of the upcoming narrative-driven detective role-playing game Kill the Shadow in an all-new gameplay trailer.

Coming to PC in late 2024, Kill the Shadow transports you to an alternative post-war divided city brought to life with a mix of highly detailed 3D environments and 2D pixel art characters. Take on the role of Detective Ah’Guang as you investigate a series of murders. Use your eloquence, intelligence and the ability to rewind time (or even violence) to piece together the evidence of the bizarre cases and unravel the shocking secrets lurking behind them. Justice or love? The decision is in your hands.

This new trailer immerses you in the gritty streets of Darkwater as Ah’Guang uses his powers of deduction and persuasion to investigate a series of bizarre murders plaguing the city. But there are more profound mysteries revealed with the first look at the sinister ‘Shadow’ which clings to the detective’s back. . .

Fans can also get some firsthand experience with Kill the Shadow by downloading the free Steam playable demo! Head over to the Steam page and download now!

Watch the new Kill the Shadow gameplay trailer here：

Kill the Shadow is a suspenseful narrative-driven detective role playing game. Investigate a series of bizarre murders in different areas of the Darkwater city: the missing Master Ruan at the temple fair, the sudden death of Wangcai, the grudges at the Shipwreck, and the dismembered limbs in the sewers.

Find the lost memories of the city and piece together the truth of its division from ten years ago. Unravel the truth – kill, judge, or even kiss (?) the mastermind behind it all.

Features:

• Hints and Evidence – Freely choose how you enhance your abilities—strength, spirit, charm—and select your own methods to investigate cases—psychological warfare? Bribery? Or simply beating your suspects? Deduction System: Collect, analyze, and connect related clues to create your own unique investigation path
• Seeing the Past – “The Shadow”, a strange creature attached to you that reads memories and reconstructs the traces of the deceased “Don’t worry, Ah’Guang, we’re just using each other. You use me to find the culprit, and I, well, I love tasting those bizarre stories, hahaha!”, saysthe Shadow.
• The Ways of the World – Meet various characters in the city: the energetic girl with a camera, the elegant Mrs. Ruan, the rumoured goddess who can cast spells, and the elderly fish-selling lady. Discover the stories behind them. Encounter characters like the self-righteous Captain Wang, Lao Citou’s son Xiao Citou, the foul-mouthed Little Rascal, and the deceased Master Ruan. Earn the hearts of your favourite characters by completing certain events!
• Retro and Neon – The combination of 3D environments and 2D pixel art characters creates a unique artistic style with a striking contrast between modern and retro aesthetics. Explore a variety of diverse and freely explorable scenes: the dilapidated steel forest factory, the muddy shipwreck dock built on water, the Zhulong Walled City blending the fictional traditional Ma Island and Imperial culture, and the bustling old city district.

Kill the Shadow will be released for PC via Steam in late 2024. Fans can add the game to their Wishlist now and try the free demo from Steam. Join the Kill the Shadow Discord channel for all the latest news.

About 663 Games

663 Games is a newly established publishing label committed to premium and indie game publishing on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. The company, headquartered in China, was founded by a team of passionate gamers and industry veterans. The team had a proven track record of achieving global success with several titles previously, offering extensive experience and resources for worldwide publishing, along with unique advantages for a strong presence in the Chinese market. The team empathises with the financial challenges that independent developers and small teams often encounter, and 663 Games is dedicated to providing them with funding support to help bring their creative visions to life. As a new, ambitious and trustworthy global publisher, 663 Games collaborates closely with developers to ensure commercial success.