Night Call

Release Date: July 17, 2019

Adventure, noir, detective, Crime, indie games, singleplayer

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An adventure game in which we play the role of a Parisian taxi driver. The hero has to make ends meet and at the same time help the police in the investigation of serial murders. During the game, our task is to get as much information as possible from our clients, which is useful for law enforcement officers, as well as to take care of the wallet's condition.

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Night Call is a noir adventure game, which takes place in Paris. The French studios MonkeyMoon and BlackMuffin are the developers of the title, so far specializing in computer animation and film production. The title was presented for the first time during the E3 2018 fair.

Story

In Night Call we play the role of an average Parisian taxi driver who works night shift. The protagonist struggles with financial problems and tries to make ends meet at all costs. Unfortunately, it is even more troublesome when the city is shaken by a series of brutal murders and the confused police cannot find the perpetrators. The protagonist turns out to be the last known person who had contact with one of the murderer's victims. Against their will, the law enforcement officers force the character to help with the investigation. From now on, he must not only perform his daily duties but also play a detective and without raising suspicion, ask his clients about the facts of the murders.

Mechanics

Fun in Night Call is based on conversations with other persons we transport. Players must avoid asking suspicious and inquisitive questions in order not to discourage the customers. On the other hand, if they are not too curious they won't find anything as a detective. We are rewarded with an appropriate amount of money for each course, which is credited to our account at the end of each following night. The tight budget must be big enough for us to pay the bills.

Each session with Night Call is a bit different, customers get in our taxi at random. The creators have prepared dozens of characters with different characters and stories. The non-linear plot has many endings, and various suspects may turn out to be the mysterious murderer.

Technical aspects

Night Call features stylized, two-dimensional black and white visuals inspired by noir detective stories. The soundtrack and music score of the game also harmonize with the atmosphere.

Last updated on February 17, 2020

Videos and Screens

[1:52] Night Call launch trailer

[1:17] Night Call E3 2018 trailer

6.8

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 34% of Critics. There are 45 Critic Reviews.

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TechRaptor: 5.5 / 10 by William Worrall

Night Call is a game filled with good ideas, but terrible execution. Great characters and exploration are let down by superfluous mechanics and a lack of meaningful choices.

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DualShockers: 7 / 10 by Ricky Frech

Become the Batman of taxi cab drivers as you try to solve a neo-noir murder mystery.

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PC Invasion: 3.5 / 5 by Jordan Aslett

The characters you meet in Night Call are the stars of this noir-style thriller. Interestingly, the crime plot takes a backseat to meeting the residents of Paris and learning about their struggles and success. Unfortunately, the game becomes repetitive after the first case due to duplicated dialog and a lack of gameplay evolution.

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