The 39 Steps

March 29, 2013 The Story Mechanics Faber and Faber, Avanquest Software Publishing, KISS ltd
Strategy Adventure Indie
Linux PC iOS Mac
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Whether you know The Thirty Nine Steps inside out, or have never heard of Richard Hannay, this is the classic story as it has never been told before.

Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way. Be transported back to 1914 London, where Richard Hannay finds himself framed for a murder he didn't commit. Now he must escape the Capital and stay alive long enough to solve the riddle of The 39 Steps. There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel.
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Release Date March 29, 2013
Developer The Story Mechanics
Publisher Faber and Faber, Avanquest Software Publishing, KISS ltd
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person, Text, Auditory
Themes Thriller
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