A small town with a sunny disposition, a suspicious case, and a detective with a dark past. Rainswept has the perfect formula for a downright enticing adventure game.
Content Warning: Suicide, Personal Trauma
Test your detective skills against this seemingly open-shut case of a murder-suicide of a couple. Can you solve it, or will your own demons get the better of you?
Detective Stone and Amy Blunt have the unhappy task of investigating a murder-suicide. You’ll have to help them by picking up on every clue and listening to the testimonies of the locals to make sure you can solve this case with no doubt. The rumor mill is running hot, but who is safe to trust? How much dirt will you find in the gorgeous town of Pineview?
Players will also be able to sit front-row to the love story of Chris and Diane, the deceased couple, as the game delves into their past together. Watch as they meet and fall in love – bittersweet moments to watch, knowing what they will lead up to, ultimately.
Chasing down the truth behind the fallen couple will carry dangers for Detective Stone, as he has his own secrets that push his mind into uncomfortable territory. Pursuing the truth to the bitter end will bring up some of the detective’s own trauma, forcing him to face it if he hopes to unveil the events that lead to this sad conclusion.
Fans of murder-mystery will not want to pass up Rainswept‘s captivating story, powerful visuals, and its moving soundtrack (that will make your heart ache for this tragic story).
Rainswept is available on Itch.io, GoG, and Steam.