Twelve Absent Men (PC Edition)

dewdle · April 16, 2021, 4:17am

Hi all,

Twelve Absent Men is now available on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atreyugames.twelveabsentmen

**iOS: ** https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/twelve-absent-men/id1161909446?mt=8

I’m working on a legal drama video game, to be released on mobile and eventually in a 3D PC port/upgrade. (Mobile version set for release in Q4 2016).

Twelve Absent Men is a satirical legal adventure game with comedic characters, an enthralling storyline and a polished, modern cartoon look. Solve puzzles, confound witnesses and outwit the state prosecutor in this race to that crucial verdict: not-guilty!

We’ve just released our full feature trailer for mobile!!!

Take a look here:

Also take a look at our mobile site: http://atreyugames.com

Here are some shots of my approach to the 3D art so far.

Any comments are welcome.

DaanVdS · July 26, 2016, 9:13am

Looks very promising! I Can not wait to see more of this. Looks like an interesting story too

dewdle · July 27, 2016, 2:16pm

Thanks! Should be updating this thread every week or so.

Steve_T · July 29, 2016, 4:28pm

It seems like only a couple of the assets cast shadows?

dewdle · August 1, 2016, 2:14am

Yeah - I’ve had a couple of shadow issues with the city level in particular, but I think the latest build has fixed said issues.

(Here’s a link to the mobile version. Check it out.)

dewdle · August 3, 2016, 5:16am

The game will feature an entirely original soundtrack.

**Here’s the theme song: **

dewdle · April 16, 2021, 2:11pm

A new pic of the court:

Any comments are welcome.

(Here’s a link to the mobile version. Check it out.)

dewdle · April 16, 2021, 2:11pm

A few new pictures.

Any comments are welcome.

(Here’s a link to the mobile version. Check it out.)

ChrisV · August 8, 2016, 3:47pm

Looks intruiging and refreshing! Really liking the interior screens! Well done!

Is this a 2.5 kind of gameplay then? 3D environments in a 2D gameplay mode? Personnaly, I wouldn’t go for cartoonish rendered 2D images, but for complete 3D, but I guess that would make it a bit more difficult to develop on mobile, eh?

Anyways, nice work so far!

dewdle · August 8, 2016, 9:36pm

There’s a mobile and PC version - so producing both at once, obviously the PC version will probably take twice as long, just thought I’d share some early screenshots of it.

As for the mobile - I’m aiming to do full cartoon.

dewdle · August 12, 2016, 4:57am

The mobile version of the game was recently featured on TouchArcade!

You can read their article here: http://toucharcade.com/2016/08/09/the-upcoming-twelve-absent-men-will-combine-satire-with-courthouse-drama/

Here’s a link to the mobile site: https://atreyugames.com/

dewdle · April 16, 2021, 2:15pm

A new diner scene I’m working on for PC cutscenes:

Check out the mobile site: http://atreyugames.com

dewdle · August 27, 2016, 12:40am

Hey all,

Working on a new UI for the mobile version of Twelve Absent Men!

Inspired by the legal drama genre, the game combines elements of satire and humour with the seriousness of a court of law. It is self-aware in following the “mythic” traits of legal dramas: that law is comedic, justice is swift, the right side always wins and judges have an (almost) infinite amount of patience.

Push the judge too hard, however, and you’ll lose the game entirely, and be held in contempt of court!

The game is set for release on Android (Nov, 2016).

Here’s a sneak peak:

Check out the mobile site: http://atreyugames.com

dewdle · August 30, 2016, 2:36am

A few more screenshots/improvements made.

And here’s a list of gameplay features:

General Features:

Slick, modern cartoon look, with original characters, backgrounds and animations.
Satirical, comedic narrative, with a focus on witty, back-and-forth dialogue.
Detailed and enthralling introductory video – showcasing the scene of the crime in classic detective fiction style.
Incredible original soundtrack and effects.
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Gameplay Features:

Logic puzzle gameplay. Find the best way to win the case!
Examination, objections, cross-examination and other forms of interaction!
Ability to use prior witness testimony as evidence!
Ability to call up witnesses in the order you would like to examine them!
Judge anger meter – with the possibility of being thrown out of court!
Key decision moments where players can affect the endgame with a few possible endings!