Alien Function

January 21, 2021 Stand Off Software Stand Off Software

Adventure

Linux PC

About

Alien Function is a point and click adventure game by Stand Off Software. It features classic style point and click gameplay as well as a computer simulator and hacking mechanics. It's the fourth game in the Sir Typhil's Tale series.

Storyline

For many years, Typhil has been working as a dirt regulator aboard this starship. After a series of strange occurrences, it becomes clear there is more to the ship than meets the eye. And Typhil himself may not be who he thinks he is.

Typhil and his companions set out to unravel the many mysteries of this enigmatic starship, facing aliens, killer robots, and more on a quest for the truth about their mission, and their lives.

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Release Date January 21, 2021
Developer Stand Off Software
Publisher Stand Off Software
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Science fiction, Comedy

Alien Function

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