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, and August 27, 2015, for

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, and

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. It received a mixed reception from critics, who enjoyed its distinctive

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art style but criticized its gameplay, such as stealth mechanics and controls.

Gameplay

The main character is a "scrambler", or spy, who must evade various guards. The player must hide and sneak around to avoid being spotted by enemies or being lit up by their flashlights.

Plot

The game takes place in 1930s Europe, where the main character delves into the criminal underworld. The game's narrator narrates every written word of the game.

Reception

The game received a mixed reception, with an aggregate score of 55/100 for the PC version and 44/100 for the PS4 version. Tom Christiansen of Gamezebo called the game "too difficult" and said that this difficulty was fueled by "inconsistency" where sometimes hiding spots would not work. Natalie Collazo of ''Hardcore Gamer'' said that while the game was "visually beautiful", its stealth mechanics " on'treally work" and are "frustrating". Megan Logan of '' Wired'' commended the game's art style, calling it "stunning". Ben Barrett of ''

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'' also said that the art "oozes class".

References

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