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Can anyone name any games currently available that cover both a dystopian setting and a noir style / feel?
Aside perhaps from Beneath a Steel Sky and perhaps Culpa Innata I'm hard pressed to think of any - though I can think of some that cover each seperately.
Doesn't matter too much what genre of play style they are... it's just bugging the hell out of me!

Oh, and links to a store selling them (if you can) would be great, and please try and keep this spoiler free, cheers! :)

Edit: will update this with any suggestions that fit, nearly fit, or just may interest...

Probably qualify:
Beneath a Steel Sky - if you don't have this there is something wrong with you!
In Cold Blood
Anachronox
Bloodnet
Tex Murphy series
Snatcher
Bladerunner
Fahrenheit 451

Maybe qualify:
Gemini Rue
Primordia
Deus Ex
1953 KGB Unleashed
Syndicate Series
Shadowrun Series

Should interest:
Omikron
Hard Reset
Nikopol
Face Noir
Still Life series
Syberia series
Machinarium
Afterfall: Insanity
Hydrophobia: Prophecy
Emerald City Confidentail
Papers Please
Penny Arcades...
Feeble Files
Post edited January 18, 2014 by Sachys
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Sachys: Can anyone name any games currently available that cover both a dystopian setting and a noir style / feel?
Aside perhaps from Beneath a Steel Sky and perhaps Culpa Innata I'm hard pressed to think of any - though I can think of some that cover each seperately.
Doesn't matter too much what genre of play style they are... it's just bugging the hell out of me!

Oh, and links to a store selling them (if you can) would be great, cheers!
Gemini Rue is mostly dystopic and feels mostly noir. Primordia is mostly dystopic with a very slight dash of noir :)
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JudasIscariot:
See I considered both of those, but I'm not entirely convinced they're dystopian - Primordia maybe, but I got stuck on Gemini Rue, and have not returned to it (I refuse the walkthrough route!!! heheh).
I'll add them to the OP though...
Post edited January 16, 2014 by Sachys
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JudasIscariot:
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Sachys: See I considered both of those, but I'm not entirely convinced they're dystopian - Primordia maybe, but I got stuck on Gemini Rue, and have not returned to it (I refuse the walkthrough route!!! heheh).
I'll add them to the OP though...
How about BloodNet? Dystopian and you're a man who has to fight the vampire within him?
Hard Reset is my answer to everything.
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JudasIscariot: How about BloodNet? Dystopian and you're a man who has to fight the vampire within him?
You know I still haven't even looked at that... YET!
Also just realised Deus Ex sorta qualifies - whilst not strictly noir, its definately got tht influence (the whole deadpan delivery of JCs lines even).

Might add for everyone else out there this IS for an upcoming giveaway - as well as my general interest / that of others!
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JudasIscariot: How about BloodNet? Dystopian and you're a man who has to fight the vampire within him?
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Sachys: You know I still haven't even looked at that... YET!
Also just realised Deus Ex sorta qualifies - whilst not strictly noir, its definately got tht influence (the whole deadpan delivery of JCs lines even).

Might add for everyone else out there this IS for an upcoming giveaway - as well as my general interest / that of others!
What about Anachronox?

I recall it being pretty dystopian and you play a down-on-your-luck PI :)
Post edited January 16, 2014 by JudasIscariot
I'm surprised no one mentioned the Tex Murphy games. Those are both Dystopian AND Noir. :D
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JudasIscariot:
well, I've just checked bloodnet and it seems to fit the bill - haven't played anachronox yet, but I definately reckon it fits too. Omikron also fits the dystopia, but its been so long since I dug out the discs I'm not sure about the noir - lovecraftian maybe!
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Theta_Sigma: I'm surprised no one mentioned the Tex Murphy games. Those are both Dystopian AND Noir. :D
I've never played them actually - but looking at the gamecrd they also fit the bill. Cheers!

Oh, and In Cold Blood as well - whilst its based around a spy / espionage, the delivery and style is noir enough I think!

I like how this list is growing!
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Austrobogulator: Hard Reset is my answer to everything.
You know I got that, and was utterly disappointed. Seemed like a good one, until it started and all I got was old style Duke shooting mechanics and some pretty visuals.
I can't consider it Noir myself, so will add it to the "Should interest" list.
Post edited January 16, 2014 by Sachys
Added a few more that feature or verge on one style or another so please keep the suggestions coming folks!
Post edited January 16, 2014 by Sachys
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JudasIscariot:
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Sachys: well, I've just checked bloodnet and it seems to fit the bill - haven't played anachronox yet, but I definately reckon it fits too. Omikron also fits the dystopia, but its been so long since I dug out the discs I'm not sure about the noir - lovecraftian maybe!
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Theta_Sigma: I'm surprised no one mentioned the Tex Murphy games. Those are both Dystopian AND Noir. :D
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Sachys: I've never played them actually - but looking at the gamecrd they also fit the bill. Cheers!

Oh, and In Cold Blood as well - whilst its based around a spy / espionage, the delivery and style is noir enough I think!

I like how this list is growing!
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Austrobogulator: Hard Reset is my answer to everything.
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Sachys: You know I got that, and was utterly disappointed. Seemed like a good one, until it started and all I got was old style Duke shooting mechanics and some pretty visuals.
I can't consider it Noir myself, so will add it to the "Should interest" list.
Glad to be of assistance. :)
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Theta_Sigma: Glad to be of assistance. :)
Cheers - got my brain rolling as well as I keep thinking of a few more!
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Theta_Sigma: Glad to be of assistance. :)
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Sachys: Cheers - got my brain rolling as well as I keep thinking of a few more!
It's a shame that Blade Runner isn't available, that game is many levels of awesome.
I think Gravity Bone and Thirty Flights of Loving would qualify, regardless (or also because?) of their short duration and fragmentary weirdness.
Papers, Please might qualify.