Unsolved Case vs The Past Within

CRACK THE UNSOLVED CASE Unsolved Case is the FREE (no ads, no microtransactions), standalone prequel to the popular cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'. IMPORTANT: "Unsolved Case" is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game that requires each player to have their own copy on either mobile, tablet, PC or Mac . Internet connection and voice communication are essential. Need a Player Two? Join our Discord community! Dip your toes in and go back to where it all began as you team up as detective duo Old Dog and Ally against the Cryptic Killer. For the first time in the series, you'll encounter a labyrinth of puzzles and challenges laid by one of the most devious minds in the world. Solve puzzles, crack codes, and find a way out. Do you have what it takes to crack the Unsolved Case of the Cryptic Killer? Crack the case during a focused playthrough of 30-60 minutes—perfect for a night of puzzle solving. THE STORY SO FAR Years ago, the twisted Cryptic Killer was put away behind bars at the infamous Anagram Asylum. But today, he's back, and he's taunting the detectives. Did they catch the wrong guy, or are they looking at a copycat killer? A new lead arrives in the form of a mysterious locked box, delivered directly to their addresses. Detectives Ally and Old Dog are once again sent on a chase that'll challenge them unlike any case before. Explore new locations, crack codes, and unravel the mystery. In this prequel, you're invited to step into the detectives' shoes and return to where it all began. THE ONLY WAY TO ESCAPE IS TO WORK TOGETHER Two minds are better than one, and the only way you'll be able to crack the Cryptic Killer's codes is by working together. Through separate screens, you and your friend will each be given half of a puzzle at each location. Communicate, collaborate, and work together to push your puzzle-solving skills to the limit. FEATURES LIST ▶Full Game for Free Get started as detectives Ally and Old Dog with this complete prequel game at no cost, providing a glimpse into the larger puzzle series. ▶30-60 Minutes of Puzzle Solving Immerse yourself in an adventure filled with engaging puzzles, designed to be resolved within half an hour to an hour. ▶Two Player Co-Op In Unsolved Case, the detectives are separated. You’ll see different items and clues than your partner and will be tested on your communication! ▶Challenging Collaborative Puzzles Two brains are better than one when it comes to cracking the Cryptic Killer's codes. ▶Explore Illustrated Worlds Unsolved Case's hand-illustrated environments are inspired by noir novels. ▶Draw on… Everything! You cannot solve a case without taking notes. At any time in the game, you can whip out a notebook and pen to make notes and scribble on your environment.

Note: The Past Within is a co-op only game. Both players need to own a copy of the game on their own device (mobile, tablet or computer), as well as a way to communicate with each other. Play together with a friend or find a partner on our official Discord server! The past and future cannot be explored alone! Team up with a friend and piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom. Communicate what you see around you to help one another solve various puzzles and explore the worlds from different perspectives! The Past Within is the first co-op only point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake. Features: ▪ A co-op experience Play together with a friend, one in The Past, the other in The Future. Work together to solve the puzzles and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion! ▪ Two worlds - Two perspectives Both players will experience their environments in two different dimensions: 2D as well as in 3D - a first-time experience in the Rusty Lake universe! ▪ Cross-platform As long as you can communicate with each other, you and your partner of choice can each play The Past Within on your preferred platform: Mac, PC and Nintendo Switch! ▪ Playtime & Replayability The game contains 2 chapters and has an average play-time of 2 hours. For the full experience, we recommend replaying the game from the other perspective. Plus you can use our replayability feature for a fresh start with new solutions to all puzzles.