Publisher & Developer
COWCAT (Breton Fabrice)
Based in Saint Etienne, France

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Release date

• PC: August 26th, 2022
• Consoles: March 1st, 2023

Platforms

• PC, Mac, Linux (Steam, GOG, itch.io)
• PS4™ & PS5™ (cross-buy)
• Xbox One
• Xbox Series X|S
• Nintendo Switch™

Links

• Steam page
• GOG page
• PlayStation store page
• Nintendo E-shop page
• Xbox Store page

Subtitles

• English
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Italian
• Russian
• Polish
• Brazilian Portuguese
• Simplified Chinese
• Traditional Chinese
• Japanese

Regular Price
USD $24.99
EUR 24.99 €

Age rating
ESRB: T (Violence)
PEGI: 12 (Mild Swearing)

 

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BROK the InvestiGator, the very first "Punch & Click!"
What kind of detective will you be?

Narrative-driven adventure game that blends action and investigation in never-before-seen ways. Will you use your brain... or your brawn?

In a futuristic "light cyberpunk" world where animals have replaced humans, privileged citizens live under a protective dome from the ambient air pollution while others struggle to make a living on the outside.

Brok, a private detective and former boxer, lives with Graff, the son of his deceased wife. Although he could never elucidate her accident, recent events may shed some light on an even more tragic outcome... one that may be linked to their own existence.

Will they be able to withstand the threats of this corrupted world and face their own destiny?

A deep and emotional narrative-rich experience filled with characters reminiscent of classic 80s/90s cartoons. The first game to combine a "Classic Adventure" with "Beat'em up" and RPG elements!

• Solve puzzles with your wits... or muscles!
• Make choices impacting gameplay and/or story
• Easy mode for pure "Point & Click" gameplay (fights can be skipped)
• Level up to beat enemies and bosses
• Combine clues to uncover the truth!
• In-game hints
• All controls supported (mouse, keyboard or controller)
• Two playable characters, switch at any time
• 15 to 20 hours long on first playthrough
• Multiple distinct endings to unlock
• Text fully translated into 10 languages
• Full english voice acting (23,000 lines)
• Local co-op adventure supported (up to 4 players)

Embark on this Gatorific adventure with your friends!

Now featuring a local co-op mode up to 4 players, this update is available across all platforms (PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch™). Co-op players can:

• Engage in fights
• Earn experience and level up
• Investigate surroundings
• Collect hidden "shadow ads"
• Purchase food and hints
• Express reactions with sounds and emojis
• Access 6 playable characters
• Online co-op supported via Steam Remote Play Together and PlayStation Share Play (requiring only one game copy)

Exclusive edition with Red Art Games

In addition to the custom-made PC physical (see the merchandise page), a console physical is available at the Red Art Games website!

This limited run edition, accessible for PS4™, PS5™, and Nintendo Switch™, includes exclusive extras like an artbook, sleeves, poster, and reversible cover art. The physical version will comprise the co-op update along with existing features, including comprehensive accessibility for blind players. Its release is scheduled for Q2 2024.

BROK the InvestiGator is the first full-fledged classic adventure game that blind players can fully play through!

• Fully narrated via quality text-to-speech and audiodescriptions (characters, locations and scenes.)
• Puzzles adapted for blindness.
• All puzzles and fights can be skipped.
• Adapted tutorials.
• Buttons to repeat the last voice speech and instructions.
• Positional audio for fights.
• No online connectivity required (after the download).
• No specific device required: play with keyboard or a controller.
• Additional options: larger fonts and increased contrast (backgrounds and enemies.)
• Compatible with all versions of the game (Steam, GOG, PS4™, PS5™, Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox)

More info: Accessibility page

In addition to general improvements and bug fixing, combat has been vastly improved for more dynamic fights.

See a list of changes below that the consoles version will benefit from day one!

• The character design and some plot elements are inspired by cartoons from the early 90's, in particular The Disney Afternoon.
  
  
• By the way - Jymn Magon, co-creator/writer of TaleSpin, Ducktales, Gummi Bears, A Goofy Movie... edited my first script!
  
  
• I'm doing most of the work myself : game design, writing, programming, inking/coloring/shading characters, drawing/painting backgrounds...
  
  
• However several artists helped with character design / animation and did most of the characters sketches, plus one music composer, a lot of translators, and of course, many talented voice actors! (see list below)
  
  
• Brok is developed with GameMaker Studio 2.
  
  
• Players can submit fanart, included directly into the game! ("extras" section) More info
  
  

• Creator / Main developer : Breton Fabrice
• Soundtrack : PythonBlue
• Character designs : Kresblain, GlassesGator, Monika Rider
• Cover art : Danilo do B
• Accessibility : Tomas 'Lirin' Tworek
• Voice actors :
• Brok : Bryan Olson
• Graff : Michael Kovach
• Ott : Lee Foster
• Shay : Daisy Guevara
• Sin : Philip Sacramento
• Rat chief : Joseph Wilson
• Kins/Dart/Rats : Joshua Cookingham
• Wes : John Van Doren
• Klay : Brandon Jenkins
• Dee : Erin Lillis
• R.J. : Michael Kovach
• Guard : Michael Kovach
• Tramp : Matthew Simmons
• Hacker : Edwyn Tiong
• Director : Melissa Medina
• Bolt : Mike Varker
• Mink : Austin Schmidt
• Flower merchant : Ginger Sue
• Dr. Gherkin : Anthony Ray Morales
• Tribots : Philip Sacramento

I'm a French solo developer who develops for PC and consoles. I've released the adventure game Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure in 2016.

Also publishes and ports games from spanish developer "Diabolical Mind" on consoles (Xenon Valkyrie+, Riddled Corpses EX, Demon's Tier+)

contact@cowcatgames.com

Check out my other games on www.cowcatgames.com