Acción · 2026
The Maddening Mercy
Is a unique blend of visual-novel and bullet-hell jugabilidad set in a Wild West-inspired world. Players step into the boots of Mercy Allison, a marshal for the Long Arm Gang, tasked with solving a brutal murder in the struggling town of Toothwood. As she interviews eccentric townsfolk and explores run-down locations, Mercy uncovers hidden secrets and lies while guarding her own mysterious past. The game features investigative mechanics where clues are gathered at crime scenes and analyzed in detailed notes, tracking every character and piece of evidence. When confronting suspects, players can enter their Mindscape to challenge their deception in intense psychic battles, dodging attacks until an opening appears. Arguments are defended with unique "Argument Shields," which players break using collected evidence in high-stakes standoffs. The game’s art style mimics a graphic novel, with sketch-like, semi-realistic visuals that enhance its storytelling. Developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology, *The Madden.