Pine Studios has announced that their upcoming indie game, The Academy: The First Riddle, is planning a release for later this month. The game is a magical adventure through a detective lense that has been inspired by Harry Potter and the famous detective series Professor Layton.
Take the role of Sam, a freshman at the famed Arbor Academy, as he travels through a 20-hour long adventure. Players will find riddles and puzzles scattered across the campus, waiting to unveil their secrets to perceptive and curious players.
This puzzle adventure is set at a school that welcomes only the best and brightest within its walls. Explore a unique campus full of secrets and history.
The academy has a history of attracting curious students to fill it shall and soak in the splendor of the academy. Among all the bright lights and glamour, there is a dark corner of history buried beneath the campus’s surface.
Master over 200 puzzles and riddles to prove that you are one of the best and brightest at the school. The game is easy to play running on simple mechanics but takes time to master the ultimate tests planned for the academy’s students.
This campus is rich in history, rich in stories, and rich in secrets. As you bring light to the shadows, you will discover a much darker truth to the campus and the purpose of the university’s prestigious reputation.
The campus is filled with memorable characters ready to become your friends, or foes, during your stay. Between the unique students and staff, extraordinary things can happen on the school grounds. Make sure your with the best of company when these things happen.
Aside from the puzzles, there is tons of fun activities for students to enjoy outside of their studies. Explore the grounds, find the mini-games, and enjoy unique surprises hidden across the entire campus.
The Academy: The First Riddle is planning a release on June 19, 2020. There are screenshots and a neat trailer already available for fans to enjoy.
The game’s Steam page is already live for interested fans to wishlist this title. The Academy: The First Riddle is planning a release on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices allowing players to take this game on the go or enjoy it on their home computer. Solve the riddles, learn the truth, and enjoy your time at this unique academy of puzzles and secrets. The game is planning a later release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch sometime this summer.
