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It Lurks!

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It Lurks!

Take on the role of a hardened Private Detective in this horror themed classic-styled Role Playing Game that pits you against fearsome foes in an exciting turn-based and interactive battle-system.

RPG Horror Indie Action RPG Adventure
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Synopsis:


Meet Nate Hendricks, a Private Detective who's a bit down on his luck.

Business has been slow and with the bills piling up Nate may have to soon close-up shop. He just needs a break. Perhaps one good case could help him turn things around.

Then one evening, he gets a call from a Doctor Offenhauser who wants to hire him. The Doc doesn't give many details over the phone, but insists it's an urgent matter that can't wait.

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* An exciting turn-based and interactive battle-system. Quick reflexes and a strategic use of actions can help you to overcome dangerous foes. Weapons include a .38 Special gun which can be a Detective's best friend when in a tough jam. It shoots fast and deals a lot of damage, but ammo is limited so choose to use it wisely. There's also a trusty Combat-Knife used for melee attacks. Plus you'll have skills and items that can also help.

* Walls in the foreground will become solid as the Player-character moves away from them, and become translucent when nearing them to help you better explore an area.

* Fitting music and sound-effects used throughout the game.

* Some sounds (fire in the fireplace, clocks-ticking, etc...) will become louder or softer as the Player-character nears or walks away from the source.

* A dark story and a creepy manor to explore.

* A nice looking menu-system.

* Use of lighting and other cool effects.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 (32 or 64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1280 x 960 High Color +
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Can be played with keyboard or compatible game controller (X-box 360 controller recommended. Other game controllers might not be fully compatible). If wanting to play with a game controller, it should be plugged in before launching the game, otherwise the game may not recognize it.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 or 11 (32 or 64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1920 x 1080 pixels High Color + or better.
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Can be played with keyboard or compatible game controller (X-box 360 controller recommended. Other game controllers might not be fully compatible). If wanting to play with a game controller, it should be plugged in before launching the game, otherwise the game may not recognize it.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Mystic Sword Gaming
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
6
Controller support
partial
Features
Single-player, Partial Controller Support, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Value Score

Great Value — 88th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 88th percentile. Priced as Market at $2.99.

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Value Ratio Top 12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Lurks! worth buying right now?
Wait — $2.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does It Lurks! go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is It Lurks! free to play?
It Lurks! costs $2.99 on Steam.
What genre is It Lurks!?
It Lurks! is a Adventure, Indie, RPG game.
Who developed It Lurks!?
It Lurks! was developed by Mystic Sword Gaming and published by Mystic Sword Gaming.
What platforms does It Lurks! support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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