We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.

This story-driven adventure game set in 1960s Germany places you in the role of a young scientist who finds himself having to save the world.

YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube videos require cookies, you must accept their cookies to view. View cookie preferences.
Accept Cookies & Show   Direct Link

 

As you can see from the above trailer, Trüberbrook [Official Site] looks simply wonderful with hand-made backgrounds and careful attention to detail in its visuals. It’s slated to be a type of point and click adventure game with a streamlined interface.

The story places the protagonist and young nerdy scientist, Hans Tannhauser, in an idyllic location in a remote part of Germany in the 1960s. Things are not all quite as they might seem and things escalate into what will hopefully be an interesting adventure.

You can click below to see all of the promised features:

Official Features
  • Suspense! Mystery! Thrills! After all, it's a single player sci-fi mystery adventure game. We want to keep you entertained!
  • Join American student Tannhauser, stranger in a strange land
  • Set in cold-war rural Germany in the late 1960s
  • Inspired by Twin Peaks, The X-Files, Stranger Things & Star Trek
  • Indulge in universal themes such as love, friendship, loyalty, self-discovery and dinosaurs
  • Handmade miniature scenery!
  • English and German localization with full voice acting!
  • Atmospheric, moody soundtrack
  • Coming to Windows, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, PlayStation®4 & Nintendo Switch
  • A likely mobile port later!
  • Up to 10 hours of super exciting gameplay!
  • Release scheduled for late 2018 – not the longest wait!

 

If you’re interested in finding out more about the project or backing it, you can do so at its Kickstarter page. Backers can get the final product through Steam or DRM-free.

Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
10 Likes
About the author -
author picture
History, sci-fi, technology, cooking, writing and playing games are things I enjoy very much. I'm always keen to try different genres of games and discover all the gems out there.

Oh and the name doesn't mean anything but coincidentally could be pronounced as "Buttery" which suits me just fine.
See more from me
The comments on this article are closed.
All posts need to follow our rules. For users logged in: please hit the Report Flag icon on any post that breaks the rules or contains illegal / harmful content. Guest readers can email us for any issues.
21 comments
Page: 1/2»
  Go to:

Eike Nov 14, 2017
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
Now that sounds and looks very interesting!
I'm very reluctant to do Kickstarter support for anybody, though.
Arehandoro Nov 14, 2017
A bit of light and uniqueness in the adventure world! Hurray! Though every time I get more reluctant of KickStarter, not sure if I should back it.
Eike Nov 14, 2017
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
@BTRE: Thanks for your articles! Sometimes, I find them quite... indie :), but there are surely pearls I would have missed (like this one).
bjomal Nov 14, 2017
View PC info
  • Supporter
Thanx for the tip. I'm now a backer :-)
fabertawe Nov 14, 2017
This looks stunning! I won't do any more Kickstarters though but will be wishlisting.


Last edited by fabertawe on 14 November 2017 at 3:17 pm UTC
damarrin Nov 14, 2017
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
2:35: we are a major platform! ;-)
BTRE Nov 14, 2017
View PC info
  • Contributing Editor
@BTRE: Thanks for your articles! Sometimes, I find them quite... indie :), but there are surely pearls I would have missed (like this one).
Sometimes I write about stuff that I really want to talk about, sometimes I write about stuff that really needs doing. Other times about things that would otherwise fall through the cracks because GOL doesn't always have the manpower to cover every single game and release. We try to cover all the things that are submitted but it's not always possible.

More to the point: these past few days I've mostly been covering for Liam, who has been busy moving and has had limited internet and computer time. Your thanks is still very appreciated! :D
Salvatos Nov 14, 2017
Now this looks different. Really liking the set design and the resulting camera work. Bookmarking the KS for now, might throw a few bucks their way but it's more expensive than I usually pay for video games and I already have a backlog, so we'll see if they need extra encouragement.
Phlebiac Nov 14, 2017
Bookmarking the KS for now, might throw a few bucks their way but it's more expensive than I usually pay for video games and I already have a backlog

My thoughts exactly; if there were a pledge at half the cost, I would have immediately jumped on it, but it's a bit high.
Plintslîcho Nov 14, 2017
Holy cow, this looks amazing!

I'm tempted to back this project up...
wolfyrion Nov 14, 2017
I don't like the noses of the characters and yes that is a reason for not backing them up!!!
Eike Nov 14, 2017
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
I don't like the noses of the characters and yes that is a reason for not backing them up!!!

*lol*
razing32 Nov 14, 2017
Hmm , wondering if we have any German users who might know this btf GmbH firm.
If they were serious with previous projects.
Thinking to try my luck on the lowest tier that gives a game (25$)
cRaZy-bisCuiT Nov 14, 2017
Hmm , wondering if we have any German users who might know this btf GmbH firm.
If they were serious with previous projects.
Thinking to try my luck on the lowest tier that gives a game (25$)
Avtually I don't know them. So far most german companies have delivered - also when it comes to Linux ports. I think they might be someone I'd rather trust.
Schattenspiegel Nov 15, 2017
Hmm , wondering if we have any German users who might know this btf GmbH firm.
If they were serious with previous projects.
Thinking to try my luck on the lowest tier that gives a game (25$)
Given that they work professionally for German television and even did two retro mini point and click adventures featuring German television presenter and comedian Jan Böhmermann I think we can be reasonably certain they will deliver a well rounded finished product. Looking at the art style and the unusual alternative controls (separate head movement) they feature in the video I'd assume this is also somewhat of a passion project.
Egonaut Nov 15, 2017
btf stands for Bild und Tonfabrik (Image and sound factory) which is a producer of TV Shows and 2 smaller Point and Click games you probably never heard of. The PnC games they made were in direct connection to one of the TV Shows they produce ("Neo Magazin Royale", a satirical comedy show. The guy in the Video who asks if he is the main character, is the host of that show.).

I haven't played their games, both are not available for Linux, even created with Unity. Who's interested in the games, they are available for smartphones too but in German only, you can download the first one for free: Game Royale 1, Game Royale 2. But Keep in mind, if you don't know the TV Show you might not have any connection to the story of the games.
jasondaigo Nov 15, 2017
this looks awesome; the first project i would support on kickstarter; to bad its useless as linux user to support devs cause of constant broken promises.
Eike Nov 15, 2017
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
As others already pointed out, btf GmbH is working for television and at least one of their products is long-running and well known in Germany (and Turkey ;) ). I didn't know the company before (as it's the case with most companies behind the TV formats you see), but they should be professionals with professional equipment and daily jobs that keep them from starving while creating the game. I think they do earn some trust.
Arehandoro Nov 15, 2017
A bit of light and uniqueness in the adventure world! Hurray! Though every time I get more reluctant of KickStarter, not sure if I should back it.

I said this but ended up backing it a few hours later xD

EDIT: They will also release for Switch, that was the main aspect of the kickstarter that made me back them in case the Linux version is cancelled.


Last edited by Arehandoro on 15 November 2017 at 9:06 am UTC
Arehandoro Nov 15, 2017
@BTRE: Thanks for your articles! Sometimes, I find them quite... indie :), but there are surely pearls I would have missed (like this one).
Sometimes I write about stuff that I really want to talk about, sometimes I write about stuff that really needs doing. Other times about things that would otherwise fall through the cracks because GOL doesn't always have the manpower to cover every single game and release. We try to cover all the things that are submitted but it's not always possible.

More to the point: these past few days I've mostly been covering for Liam, who has been busy moving and has had limited internet and computer time. Your thanks is still very appreciated! :D

Excellent work :)
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.