The 39 Steps is less a game in the traditional sense and more an interactive novel brought to life. Based on John Buchan’s classic spy thriller, it invites you not to play Richard Hannay’s story so much as to inhabit it. You turn pages, wander through painted environments and lean into the texture of early 20th century intrigue. The presentation is beautiful. Static, hand-crafted illustrations form the backbone of the experience, layered with subtle animations and atmospheric sound design. The crackle of a fire, the whisper of footsteps on a railway platform, the quiet murmur of a London club, all of it pulls you in, giving the sensation of eavesdropping on a bygone world. It’s far more about mood and immersion than about mechanical challenge. As an adaptation, it’s faithful almost to a fault. The prose is front and centre, and while that will delight readers who enjoy a literary pace, it may alienate anyone expecting puzzles, branching choices or traditional gameplay loo...
The 39 Steps
$0.99
- Release Date:
- Apr 25, 2013
- Developer:
- The Story Mechanics
- Publisher:
- The Secret Experiment
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way. This is a digital adaptation of John Buchan's incredible book (inspiration to Ian Fleming's James Bond!). Be transported back to 1914 London, where Richard Hannay finds himself framed for a murder he didn't commit. Now he must escape the Capital and stay alive long enough to solve the riddle of The Thirty-Nine Steps.
There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel.
There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel.
Key Features:
- A new form of entertainment, merging the worlds of literature, gaming and film into one visually stunning storyline.
- Faithfully constructed using the original - and best-selling - John Buchan text, first published in 1915.
- Hundreds of hand-painted digital environments, and authentic materials from 1910s Britain.
- 8 different storytelling mechanics, 25 collectible items and 16 awards to be unlocked.
- An original soundtrack by Si Begg and theatrical voice performances, including Ian Hanmore, Greg Hemphill and Benny Young
- Created in Unity4, with a playtime of 5-8 hours.
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1 user reviews
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FAQ
How much does The 39 Steps cost?
The 39 Steps costs $0.99.
What are the system requirements for The 39 Steps?
System requirements are not available for The 39 Steps.
What platforms is The 39 Steps available on?
The 39 Steps is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is The 39 Steps worth buying?
The 39 Steps has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was The 39 Steps released?
The 39 Steps was released on Apr 25, 2013.
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