From Ruins – A Detective Adventure looks worth keeping an eye on

From Ruins – A Detective Adventure caught my eye recently with it's interesting premise and some pretty slick looking pixel-art for point and click fans.

An upcoming "new-gen" adventure game that combines "deduction gameplay with a gripping story full of twists and turns". Doing a little detective work you'll be gathering clues to establish connections, and get solving a series of challenging cases. Currently in development by DigiTales Interactive who also made the positively rated Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure and Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure.

Have a look at the first trailer:

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They're going the self-publishing route this time too. CEO Julian Colbus said: "Even though From Ruins is somewhat similar to our previous titles, it's a major, scary step for us from a business perspective. As you may know, our previous releases were published and partially funded by German publisher Assemble Entertainment as well as additional partners for the Asian markets. This time around, we are flying completely solo, which means that all the marketing, PR, and distribution work falls on us. Like for many studios who have taken the same plunge, this might end up being a do-or-die situation. If you care about us and /or our ability to keep making games, it's more important now than ever before to help us get the word out."

Although it's a classic styled point and click adventure they say it will have:

• Modern conveniences such as tight movement controls, gamepad support, and an autosave system.
• Contemporary game design that can get tricky but is never illogical.
• Combines high-quality pixel art with state-of-the-art VFX and sound design.
• Tells a fast-paced story that respects your time.