Terminal Reality, Inc.

Nocturne

Released in 1999, Published by Gathering of Developers

Windows

Game Information

Set in the dark 1930s, Players assume the role of the mysterious Stranger, two-fisted monster-slaying agent of the Spookhouse, a secret investigation bureau that President Roosevelt created to combat supernatural forces plaguing the nation. The Spookhouse is staffed by a gallery of strange and memorable characters, ech of whom will help-or try to stop-the Stranger from carrying out his grisly duties.

  • True to its roots in 30's-era pulp fiction, the Nocturne story is told across 4 separate 'novela' stories that could be played in any order.
  • First game to feature 100% real dynamic lighting and shadows
  • Distinct controls for movement and shooting
  • Enormous variety of monstrous enemies, with different methods for killing each
  • Sticky targeting allowed the dual-wielding Stranger to focus both guns on a single target or on individual targets 1st
  • 1st person 3D 'sonar' view unique to Action-Adventures at the time of release