Angels That Kill Demo

Murders are usually events that draw a lot of attention, especially if the criminal remains at large after the deed. They are usually caught pretty quickly, on the other hand, especially nowadays with all the technology available. DNA samples, fibers, fingerprints and geolocation software all work together to bring the responsible party to justice, although it is obviously not a perfect system yet.

Angels That Kill is a first-person adventure game with a heavy atmosphere and film noir-inspired graphics. It allows you to focus more on exploration and dialog rather than action, but that doesn’t mean it’s a slow game by any means. There is plenty to see and do in the fictional city created by the developer, not to mention all the curious people you can interact with.

Speaking of which, the story is rather grim as well, but that’s to be expected in the genre. The game allows you to witness the events from two different viewpoints, with two different characters. Hence, Michael Bickler is a Vietnam War veteran working as a detective, while James Baley is a drug addict that has reached rock bottom. Their motives and personalities differ, but is up to you to decide how the story unfolds in the end. The murder you investigate might not be as clear-cut as you thought once you change characters.

Whenever you are not engaged in dialog or actively pursuing a quest, you are pretty much free to roam around the dark and foggy Noll City. There are many interesting buildings, back alleys and NPCs you can stumble into, each one of which adds a bit to the overall story. On the other hand, it can be rather difficult to orientate yourself at first, at least until you get familiar with the city.

The game also allows you to change the graphics to suit your style, although there is an obvious inclination toward dark tones and black and white. Still, the darkness can be adjusted manually, and it is also possible to control the fog and the rainfall to help with immersion. As far as the actual graphics are concerned, the objects are pretty low-poly and devoid of textures, but it’s not as annoying as you might believe.

While Angels That Kill can be a tad too symbolic and dull for everyone to enjoy, it should appeal to a certain audience. The story is interesting so far, and everything about the game seems to encourage exploration, which helps a great deal with immersion.