Pulp inspired visual novel Mothmen 1966 launches in July 2022

Publisher Chorus Worldwide Games and developer LCB Game Studio announces that Mothmen 1966 launches in July 2022.

Mothmen 1966 launches on July 14th across Windows PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch.

The stories follows four characters, a couple by the name of Lee and Victoria, paranormal investigator Lou, and gas station owner Holt who find themselves tangled into conspiracy relating to Leonid Meteor Shower, an event which happens every November. During which in the year 1966, a number of strange events take place during the meteor shower.

As shown in the trailer, the game takes heavy inspiration of early PC titles with its graphical style. They also make mention their claim of taking inspiration of mid-20th century pulp fiction, fitting considering the time in which the game takes place. Mothmen 1966 plans to be the first in a series of visual novels inspired by pulps and 1980s computer graphics.

It is also planned with be the first of three games in its “volume”, similar to Supermassive games’ line of titles for their Dark Pictures Anthology. Though as of right now, there is no information about the other two games mentioned.

Here’s a trailer for the game:

Here’s a rundown on the game:

Mothmen 1966 is set during the Leonid meteor shower of ‘66.

November, 1966. The Leonid Meteor Shower.

A young couple, a gas station owner, and a paranormal investigator get caught up in a terrifying conspiracy taking place at the edge of their reality, where nightmare creatures lurk, and the mysterious men in black lie in wait…

Mothmen 1966 is the first in a new series of interactive adventures: Pixel Pulps. Created by novelist Nico Saraintaris and artist Fernando Martinez Ruppel, Pixel Pulps are a fusion of exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics. The first volume comprises three games: Mothmen 1966, Varney Lake, and Bahnsen Knights.

Mothmen 1966, like all the Pixel Pulps, is made to be played by anyone who enjoys fine storytelling:

• Unfurl the dark wings of the rich, branching narrative
• Immerse yourself in the story with its rich, evocative illustrations
• Decide the fate of Mothmen 1966’s characters in ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ style gameplay
• Solve accessible brain-tickling puzzles throughout the story