Disclaimer
This story involve the use of a lot of different sites, but for codes it uses ITH.
There's also a Puzzle Agency steam group where news for upcoming PA stories are shared.
Structure of this case
Animation -> City of 18 GAs -> 5 solo puzzles -> 8 Bonus Group Puzzles starting after first solo puzzle.
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If you're using the Extended SteamGifts script, there is a bug with the Vimeo video. Use the youtube video for now. I'm also a bit pissed that the script removes link-text, so for people using ESG, it's supposed to say "Previously on the Puzzle Agency" for the video.
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The cityscape was lovingly handcrafted by Downward Concept. From a basic idea, he visualized and inspired the setting through his grayscale mortar and brickwork. He lay the foundation for what would become the visual style of the entire story.
I can not stress enough how many whitelists he deserves to be on for his work or for putting up with my demands. He has made sure that almost 4 million pixels look like high level production quality. Including designing several characters and finalizing their animation walk cycles.
I personally created the other puzzles, which DC helped me with through ideas and discussions. I also created the fluff pieces for the animation, such as the chat bubbles, elevator, bomb and such, and put it all together.
As a final touch, CallMeKap, recorded his voice for the "detective" based on my script.
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I didn't see anything yet. :P not even the huge May puzzle from Jeff... hopefully I might just find a little bit of time later this month... Times are hard around here..
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Love the intro cinematic you made!
It's great that my work has come to good use. When you were looking for an pixel artist I didn't expect to put in over 30 hours of work to make the city and characters, especially for free, but it turned out great and I gained a lot of experience in the process. It was fun doing it and I'm proud as fuck. This will be the first artwork to go in my new pixel art portfolio. :P
Also great job from Kap! That bedroom voice tho. I bet you gonna get some requests for dirty talk on Steam, watch out. :D
Good luck solving the puzzles y'all!
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Thanks a lot for the kind words. Good luck solving them! :)
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Hey thanks, DownwardConcept! :D
Dont' worry, I'll put a disclaimer on my profile: No, I will NOT talk dirty to you for a dollar! :P
Fantastic job on the artwork, by the way! I had no idea what it would look like when I signed up, but the job that you and Nordh did was stunning! :D
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Hey, great great work on that cityscape! You're really talented :)
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Hearing that means a lot to me and is really flattering. Thanks a lot! :)
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"Papercuts R Us" :D
Awesome city btw, I love such noir-like simplistic artworks :)
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You did this animation/art by yourself??? Man amazing is an understatement, it's not even the right word, it's brilliant, it's awe-inspiring.
I also love the jazz style and the voice and atmosphere, reminiscent of great noirs from the 50s.
Needless to say, I simply and humbly bow to this great atmospheric short. Pixel or not it's Genius. Agents you have been following the case so far, should definitely check it out ASAP. Your sleeve tricks simply have no end. :O You keep surprising us!
PS1: I'm happy with just this animation. I probably won't find the time for puzzles this time, but it's ok, since I'm not interested in any of the games anyway. Actually I'm glad. All those puzzles this year have worn me down.
PS2 : I wish this was a film. :P
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Why do i only see this now :/ Oh well, I'll be back for sure during the week end to try to solve it
(love your new avatar)
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yes but i was around the whole afternoon. I guess i was too busy trying to fix my laptop, which was unsuccessful.
Love the video, great job to you and the others
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Story: Pixel Noir
Previously on the Puzzle Agency Needs to be watched before getting into the puzzle-portion.
Youtube for those that don't like Vimeo.
After getting hit by the news of Nordh / Cipher Bin Ary's double life, you feel the need to take a walk through the city to collect your thoughts. You tell him you need a bit of time to process everything, and that when you're ready you'll come back through the doors of the Puzzle Agency.
ENDED
Pool table solution
Rewards:
18 Pre-puzzle GAs (Level 2) Check the doors of the city
8 Group Puzzle GAs (Level 1)
6 Solo Puzzle GAs (Level 2)
Gamelist 1 | Gamelist 2
Additional info
Credits
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