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2015 stealth video game 2015 video game
Calvino Noir
Developer(s)Calvino Noir, Ltd.
Publisher(s)Calvino Noir, Ltd.
Platform(s)PlayStation 4, iOS, Microsoft Windows, OS X
ReleasePlayStation 4
August 25, 2015
iOS, Windows, OS X
August 27, 2015
Genre(s)Stealth
Mode(s)Single-player

Calvino Noir is a stealth game developed and published by Calvino Noir, Ltd. It was released on August 25, 2015, for PlayStation 4, and August 27, 2015, for iOS, Microsoft Windows, and OS X.

It received a mixed reception from critics, who enjoyed its distinctive film noir art style but criticized its gameplay, such as stealth mechanics and controls.

Gameplay

The main character is a "scrambler", or spy, who must evade various guards. The player must hide and sneak around to avoid being spotted by enemies or being lit up by their flashlights.

Plot

The game takes place in 1930s Europe, where the main character delves into the criminal underworld. The game's narrator narrates every written word of the game.

Reception

The game received a mixed reception, with an aggregate score of 55/100 for the PC version and 44/100 for the PS4 version.

Tom Christiansen of Gamezebo called the game "too difficult" and said that this difficulty was fueled by "inconsistency" where sometimes hiding spots would not work.

Natalie Collazo of Hardcore Gamer said that while the game was "visually beautiful", its stealth mechanics " really work" and are "frustrating".

Megan Logan of Wired commended the game's art style, calling it "stunning". Ben Barrett of Rock, Paper, Shotgun also said that the art "oozes class".

References

  1. "Calvino Noir Sneaks Onto PS4 August 25th". PlayStation.Blog. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
  2. Brown, Mark (13 August 2015). "Stealth thriller Calvino Noir is coming to iOS and Steam on August 27th". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
  3. ^ Tom Christiansen (2015-09-02). "Calvino Noir Review: One Tough Case". Gamezebo. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
  4. ^ "Review: Calvino Noir | Hardcore Gamer". 5 September 2015. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
  5. "Calvino Noir". Metacritic. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
  6. "Calvino Noir". Metacritic. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
  7. Logan, Megan. "This Stunning Adventure Game Plays Like Art in Motion". WIRED. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
  8. Barrett, Ben (2014-10-18). "Dark And Handsome: Calvino Noir". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
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