Publisher 2P Games announces that two years after the release of his best-seller gamebook, 49 Chiavi, solo developer Michele Buonanno has turned it into his debut video game. 49 Keys is a narrative-driven, puzzle horror-esoteric adventure set in the 16th century and inspired by real magic books. Prepare to confront otherworldly creatures and seek the truth in the stars.
49 Chiavi, the gamebook that inspired this game, was released in 2022. It soon became a best-seller puzzle adventure in Italy, gaining overwhelming praise from gamebook critics, becoming Librogame Magnifico and winning the GSNT Super League Award in 2022.
ABOUT THE GAME
49 Keys is a narrative-focused game inspired by real magic books from the 16th century. The protagonist is a friar from the Dominican Order. One day, he receives a letter from his deceased master naming him heir to his mysterious legacy. Your journey will transport you to an unsettling palace filled with mysteries and macabre demons.
Drawing inspiration from point-and-click adventures, 49 Keys blends elements such as intricate puzzle solving, interaction with objects, and creating alchemical mixtures or summoning spirits based on the influence of the planets. Players will need not only to wield their intellect but also to test their mettle and remain calm in the game’s oppressive atmosphere. As the end of the story unveils, they’ll be presented with crucial choices that will change the story’s outcome.
The UI, created by Veronica Wu, is inspired by medieval manuscripts, immersing players in a bizarre and anxious atmosphere, while Fabio Porfidia has drawn the illustrations.
KEY FEATURES
- Embark on a narrative horror-esoteric puzzle adventure inspired by real magic books written in the 16th century.
- Solve puzzles, collect items, and interact with the Renaissance-inspired dark world to uncover the deepest secrets of your master’s legacy.
- Explore up to 4 different endings based on how you played the game.
- Enjoy the video game adaptation of the Italian best-selling gamebook – 49 Chiavi.
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ABOUT MICHELE BUONANNO
Michele Buonanno (@michele__buonanno, @49chiavi) is a solo dev working on 49 Keys as a writer, game designer, and programmer. After carefully tracking all the feedback about his gamebook from the streamer community, he decided to debut in the video games industry, helped by Veronica Wu (graphic designer), Fabio Porfidia (illustrator) and Francesco Libralon (music composer). Michele has years of experience working with Reply Game Studios on PC and console titles.
ABOUT 2P GAMES
2P Games was founded in China by a small team of experts from the Asian games industry with a decade of professional experience. They are behind the release of successful indie gems like Immortal Life, Dust to the End, Greedland, The Hungry Lamb, and Looper Tactics.
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