The Graveyard Shift

October 1, 2022 Melancholy Marionette Melancholy Marionette
Visual Novel
Linux PC Mac
About

Created by Melancholy Marionette using Naninovel x Unity.
Based on a script by Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton (Adapted, altered, and added to by Melancholy Marionette).
Storyline

After the death of their partner and best friend, officer Shearsmith struggles to adjust to working life with their newly assigned partner. Forced to spend the literal graveyard shift on a cemetery stakeout together, can the two of them see past their differences and learn to get along? Perhaps Volkham can help Shearsmith overcome their loss. Or will the night watch prove too much for the pair? It's up to you to decide.

Some things are better left buried...
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Release Date October 1, 2022
Developer Melancholy Marionette
Publisher Melancholy Marionette
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Text
Themes Horror, Mystery
The Graveyard Shift

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