"Five years have passed since the 'Fool's Virus' pandemic."
The world has changed. The Fulminant Encephalopathy Virus Disease (FEVID)—colloquially known as the 'Fool's Virus'—did not kill everyone it touched. Instead, it stripped half of humanity of their intellect. Those suffering from the cognitive decline aftereffects were abandoned by society, cast out into the quarantine zone known as 'Rustown'.
[Slum Story] is a narrative-driven action-adventure game set in this isolated, lawless slum.
For three years, Jian believed her infected father was gone forever. But a sudden, short letter from him changes everything. To find him, she must step into Rustown—a place where public authority has vanished, and chaos reigns.
What awaits her is a city torn apart by hatred: the 'Vigilantes' who hunt the infected, and 'Blue Fence', a fortress built by the infected to survive. Amidst this conflict, can Jian find her father and bring him home?
This is a 'Tender Dystopia' dedicated to those weary of hatred.
Key Features
A Journey Through a Broken World
Uncover the secrets of Rustown. Why did your father leave? What is the shadowy 'Research Lab' doing to the infected? As you navigate between conflicting factions, you will witness the depths of human cruelty, but also moments of unexpected warmth. Your journey is not just about survival; it is about finding forgiveness and coexistence in an era of discrimination.
Classic Exploration in a Vertical City
Rustown is a complex, three-dimensional maze. Utilizing the isometric perspective, you must find your path through the crumbling city.
Vertical Traversal: The streets are blocked, but the path continues. Use your Hook, climb ladders, and traverse narrow beams to explore rooftops, sewers, and hidden alleyways.
Environmental Puzzles: Solve puzzles to unlock shortcuts and discover hidden routes inspired by classic adventure games.
Strategic Stealth & Non-Lethal Action
You are an intruder in a hostile world. Facing the brutality of the Vigilantes head-on is dangerous.
Active Stealth: Use your wits instead of brute force. Throw objects to distract guards, use tools to manipulate the environment, and slip past enemies unnoticed.
Peaceful Solutions: Violence isn't the only answer. The game offers bypass routes and non-lethal options for every encounter. Move like a shadow to reach your goal.
A Noir Atmosphere with Indie Sensibility
Experience a post-apocalyptic world rendered in a unique Low-Poly Semi-Toon style. The muted colors of the slums, the rusty red bricks, and the dim neon lights create a lonely yet beautiful Noir atmosphere that immerses you in Jian's emotional story.
