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TV189

Experience a dystopian near-future in this short action game. Master the art of intuition as your skills are put to the test in close-quarters combat and puzzle-based gameplay. Upgrade your abilities and discover the twisted ever evolving plot of TV189 in a hand curated, action-packed gameworld.

Action Indie Adventure Casual RPG
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TV189 is a short action game set in a dystopian near-future. Created by a passionate solo indie game developer, TV189 features 9 carefully curated levels designed to help the player master the art of intuition as their skills are put to the test with close-quarters combat as well as puzzle based gameplay. I believe the player should be in the centre of the experience by including a skill tree: giving you the choice between strength and ammunition abilities.

The game features a thoroughly written story expressed through a mix of voice acted cutscenes, in-game notes & documents in an expansive, constantly evolving plot. From waking up in a morgue at an underground facility to going on recovery/assassination missions, TV189 utilizes a range of gameplay types oriented around a variety-driven user experience.

Exploration into the map is rewarded with much-needed ammunition and transmitters. Use these transmitters to upgrade your character either to conserve ammo more efficiently or regenerate health faster with 15 different skills to learn and unlock, with 2 final 'master abilities'.


You wake up in a morgue months after working in a covert operation in Timalyun, Russia. Infected with a new mysterious virus, your body was isolated and contained to stop the disease from spreading. The Russian Front Force (R.F.F.) are a independent terrorist organisation threatening mass-destruction to the world stage with a mystery biological weapon dubbed 'TV189'.

However, unbeknownst to them is that your developed immunity means you can enter Timalyun and other R.F.F. controlled areas without danger of infection. Using this new founded ability and backed by several UN nations you must execute a cloak-and-dagger operation to put an end to the R.F.F. from the inside. From repossessing ill-obtained cash and servers to climbing onto the roof of a compound to access the venting system in an assassination assignment , TV189 presents a variety of level types and styles, each with their own themes, locations and atmospheres.


Since early access, TCG has worked hard to include a wide variety of new features to enhance the game; each level has received a complete overhaul, with new levels being added and certain scenes not making the cut leading to a refined experience including:

  • Full Inventory System with a large arsenal of weapons.
  • Skill Tree System which allows specializing in strength and ammunition abilities.
  • Dynamic Levels, where danger may be around every corner.
  • Indoor/Outdoor Scenes featuring a mix of long range & close-quarters combat.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11
  • Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2GHz or AMD Dual-Core 2GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon HD 6000 series, 2GB Video Card (Minimum Shader Model 5.0)
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatiable Sound Card

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11
  • Processor: Intel Quad-Core (i5 2300) or AMD Octo-Core (FX 8150)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 660Ti or greater, AMD Radeon HD 7950 or greater, 2GB Video Card (Minimum Shader Model 5.0)
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatiable Sound Card
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Tambergames
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Features
Single-player, 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
EnglishYesYesNo
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TV189 worth buying right now?
Wait — $5.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does TV189 go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is TV189 free to play?
TV189 costs $5.99 on Steam.
What genre is TV189?
TV189 is a Action, Adventure, Indie game.
Who developed TV189?
TV189 was developed by Toby Clark and published by Tambergames.
What platforms does TV189 support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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