On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness is an RPG/adventure game set in the deranged 1920s Universe.

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness games will be delivered to gamers via accessible episodic releases.

Players join Gabe and Tycho, the crime-solving team of the Startling Developments Detective Agency, to combat savage enemies and solve mysteries hidden deep in the sinister heart of New Arcadia.

The game is the result of close collaboration between Hothead Games and Penny Arcade, featuring distinct artwork and characters designed exclusively by Mike "Gabe" Krahulik, story and dialogue by Jerry "Tycho" Holkins, both brought to life by the Hothead team.

Features:

• Create-a-Player System lets you design and develop your own character, seeing it come to life in 3D and in the comic-style 2D cut scenes
• Dynamic turn-based combat system, over-the-top animations, and team-up moves during enemy battles
• Classic adventure game play combines with RPG elements to unravel the game's mysteries and puzzles
• Authentic Penny Arcade story and dialogue written exclusively by Jerry Holkins
• Includes Gabe, Tycho, Annarchy, the Fruit F*cker and many other favorite Penny Arcade characters, plus new characters designed by Mike Krahulik
• In the demo, players can design and develop their own character, seeing it come to life in 3D and in the comic-style 2D cut scenes
• play through the tutorial level and the beginning of the game's storyline
• access the Startling Developments Agency screen to browse through the case log, inventory and dossier to get a sneak peek at the full game

Requirements:

• Linux 32-bit x86
• Pentium III, AMDAthlonTM 1.0 GHz or better
• ATI RadeonTM 9500 or better, NVIDIA GeForceTM FX 5200 or better, Intel GMA 950 or better with 64 MB of video memory (shared or dedicated)
• 512 MB of available system memory
• OS-supported keyboard and mouse
• OS-supported sound card
• 350 MB of available hard drive space