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The Nutcracker
A mascot survival horror game where you turn detective and learn the truth about disappearances within a local shopping mall. Evade and outwit the Nutcracker whilst finding out what happened to the missing.
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The Nutcracker is a survival horror game set in the town of Mystic Peak, where disappearances around a local shopping mall and more specifically the now abandoned Bailey's Toy Store has caught your attention. A chance viewing of an online video captures your interest as you explore the urban legend of The Nutcracker.
STORY MODE - A cat and mouse encounter between player and the main protagonist, ‘The Nutcracker’. You are given the task of solving the disappearances within a local shopping mall set in the fictional town of ‘Mystic Peak’. You must do this whilst evading capture, outwitting the Nutcracker and (hopefully) escaping with your life.
Access numerous secret locations as you explore the vast underground system the Mall is built on. These hidden, unlockable areas are part of a large expanding map which will reveal further areas and buildings as well as reveal the truth about those who were captured before you. Is the Nutcracker acting alone or is there someone else behind the disappearances?
SURVIVAL MODE - Survive the Nutcracker whilst trying to escape the Mall in the quickest time possible. This condensed game mode compacts the core features in the game to a time trial mode.
SEASONAL EVENTS - The Nutcracker will have events tied around seasons, meaning the environment and characters will change thematically unlocking new content along the way.
REAL WORLD TIES - The game blends fiction with reality, with links to real world stores and locations. Additional clues and information regarding the intent and motivation for capturing people within the mall is spread both in game and reality.
STORY MODE - A cat and mouse encounter between player and the main protagonist, ‘The Nutcracker’. You are given the task of solving the disappearances within a local shopping mall set in the fictional town of ‘Mystic Peak’. You must do this whilst evading capture, outwitting the Nutcracker and (hopefully) escaping with your life.
Access numerous secret locations as you explore the vast underground system the Mall is built on. These hidden, unlockable areas are part of a large expanding map which will reveal further areas and buildings as well as reveal the truth about those who were captured before you. Is the Nutcracker acting alone or is there someone else behind the disappearances?
SURVIVAL MODE - Survive the Nutcracker whilst trying to escape the Mall in the quickest time possible. This condensed game mode compacts the core features in the game to a time trial mode.
SEASONAL EVENTS - The Nutcracker will have events tied around seasons, meaning the environment and characters will change thematically unlocking new content along the way.
REAL WORLD TIES - The game blends fiction with reality, with links to real world stores and locations. Additional clues and information regarding the intent and motivation for capturing people within the mall is spread both in game and reality.
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System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, Core i5 6600K
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i7 4790
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- First Horizon Games
- Brazilian rating
- 10
- Steam Germany rating
- 0
- Controller support
- full
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
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Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Nutcracker free to play?
Yes, The Nutcracker is free to play on Steam.
What genre is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker is a Action, Adventure game.
Who developed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was developed by First Horizon Games and published by First Horizon Games.
What platforms does The Nutcracker support?
Available on Steam for Windows.