A Study in Blue is a side-scrolling adventure video game developed and published by Relate Games.

About

Play as Kenneth, a private detective, and Blue, a runaway searching for answers. Explore the megacity of Republica in a semi-open world, solve criminal cases, make decisive moral choices, and uncover the truth behind Blue’s past.

Key Features

• A Narrative Detective Story in Handcrafted 2D Pixel Art
  • Play as two opposing characters, Kenneth, a stoic private detective struggling to balance his love life, a criminal past, and a fragile path to redemption, and Blue, a kind-hearted runaway searching for answers and hoping to uncover the truth about herself.
  • Experience a narrative-driven point & click adventure brought to life through handcrafted pixel art. Every environment, character, and animation is carefully crafted to give the game its unique atmosphere.
• Face the Consequences of Your Choices
  • Investigate crime scenes, collect clues, and use a dynamic dialogue system to confront characters, interrupt lies, and uncover the truth through well-timed objections.
  • Make numerous complex moral choices across three intertwined narrative arcs. Face the consequences of your decisions in a story-driven game with no game over, leading you toward one of three main endings.
  • Uncover a wide range of main and side investigations, offering rich narrative content brought to life by a colorful cast of memorable characters. The city is full of secrets waiting to be discovered…
• Explore a Living City
  • Explore the city of Republica through a semi-open world system, freely visiting its various districts, each offering a distinct and carefully crafted atmosphere.
  • Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the city. Eastwood’s district is packed with activities: grab a drink, go shopping, chat with your neighbors… The best way to find new contracts is by diving into everyday city life!