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About Stillwater
Stillwater is a point‑and‑click adventure where private investigator Hugo Laurent and his assistants unravel a cursed family mystery after a woman delivers a foreboding letter. The narrative unfolds over roughly one hour of play, offering four distinct endings and an additional epilogue.
The remastered version adds updated animations, a gallery, author notes, and a pet companion named Colby. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, supports single‑player and family sharing, and includes music and sound effects from various contributors.
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Story Premise
A woman arrives with a mysterious crimson‑etched letter addressed to her grandfather, warning of an old family curse. Hugo Laurent, a private investigator, and his assistants must solve the case before the curse strikes. The narrative is original, written by anri, and spans 13,004 words, delivering a compact yet atmospheric mystery.
- Pay close attention to the letter’s wording for thematic clues.
- Consider how each character’s dialogue hints at the family’s past.
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Gameplay Structure
Stillwater uses point‑and‑click exploration, guiding Hugo through environments to uncover clues. The game features four possible endings plus an epilogue, encouraging players to explore different narrative branches. Updated animations and a gallery enhance the visual experience, while author notes provide additional context.
- Experiment with different dialogue choices to see varied outcomes.
- Review the gallery after each playthrough for hidden details.
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Platform Availability
The remastered edition will be released on Steam and itch.io for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This ensures broad accessibility across major desktop operating systems. Family sharing is supported, letting family members share access to the game.
- Check the store page for the latest platform compatibility list.
- Use family sharing to let friends try the game without separate purchases.
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Save Compatibility
Save files from the original game‑jam build cannot be loaded into Stillwater Remastered. The remastered version uses its own save system, separate from the earlier prototype. Players starting fresh will experience the updated content without legacy data conflicts.
- Begin a new game to experience the full remastered narrative.
- Back up your current save folder before installing the remaster.
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Audio Assets
Music is credited to Presence of Music and H/MIX, while sound effects come from Zapsplat. The soundtrack includes both background music and situational SFX. These audio elements aim to heighten tension, especially during screen shakes and jump‑scare moments.
- Adjust your volume settings to balance music and SFX for optimal immersion.
- Listen for subtle audio cues that may indicate hidden interactions.
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