Argonaut Games has announced its involvement in launching VICE Undercover, a new indie narco-thriller game developed by Ancient Machine. This collaboration marks a significant moment for Argonaut Games, which recently revived itself with the remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. VICE Undercover is set in an alternate 1980s Miami and features a narrative-driven experience where players assume the role of Vida, an undercover agent infiltrating a hacker crew. The game combines retro visuals with modern gameplay mechanics, offering a unique blend of storytelling and interactive elements.
Argonaut founder Jez San and Ancient Machine Co-CEO Cos Lazouras pic.twitter.com/79C4voMd03
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Argonaut’s role in the project supports Ancient Machine’s creative vision, with experienced members from Argonaut joining the advisory board to share their knowledge. This collaboration aims to enhance the point-and-click adventure genre, making sure that VICE Undercover provides an exciting and fresh experience for players.
VICE Undercover is a Narco-Thriller Saga inspired by true events. The gameplay primarily takes place inside an old-school operating system reminiscent of Windows 3.1 (if you are old enough to remember). What would have happened if Pablo Escobar had access to the darknet,… pic.twitter.com/hmfzD7A6fa
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