Verse Publications have entered into a partnership with Mastertronic to bring its point-and-click adventure game, The Shopkeeper, to PC this October via Steam.
The developers describe The Shopkeeper as a fusion between "the Twilight Zone, classic LucasArts adventures, and the Antiques Roadshow". It's a short-form multi-path game, designed for several play-throughs. The game looks like a graphic novel in style, drawn by comic artist James Brothwell, with the narrative being co-written by director Tom De Roeck and veteran RPG designer James Wallis.
Mastertronic and the Humble Weekly Bundle are offering 14 PC games, including many for Mac and Linux, to support the charity organizations, GamesAid and SpecialEffect, and of course, the developers.
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Mike Ackerman: While The Shopkeeper has a lot of flaws, it gains what structure it does have from powerful elements. With more consideration to detail, this game could have been great. Just writing this makes me want to go back and play it, but I know if I do I’ll end up wishing it was better put together. While I want so much for this game to be successful, it doesn’t seem to be able to do so. However, if you are intrigued by the game’s approach to storytelling, then head over to Steam and pick it up. At the time of writing this, it is only $2.99. So, skip the Red Bull for today and try something new.
Baden of WGB: "Imagine an antiques store filled with interesting objects, each of which has its own tale to tell that will effect the outcome of the narrative. For a point and click adventure it sounds brilliant, and the promise of an adventure meant to be replayed over and over with different choices is an equally exciting prospect."
