*Babka is a Russian word meaning an elderly woman. The word itself is not an insult, but it is considered rude.
** Babka-Terror is a media term referring to a period when, following one high-profile case, elderly people began challenging the sales of their own apartments, claiming that the transactions had been carried out under the influence of fraudsters.
You are a real estate agent. In this new world, an elderly person can sell their apartment only after a special inspection, and it just so happens that you are the one responsible for carrying it out.
Your task is to tell the difference between a normal elderly seller and a cunning con artist. The game is a mix of a quest, hidden object gameplay, and a visual novel.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Carry out real detective work to expose each granny for who she really is… or at least try to.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT:
Stage 1: Interview
The dialogues are varied and branching. You can try to pull out as many “hooks” as possible for your investigation.
Your words carry weight: you may uncover additional information, or trigger negative consequences instead, such as being thrown out of the apartment.
Stage 2: Inspecting the apartment
Each apartment contains items that add to the bigger picture.
Objects can confirm or contradict the seller’s words, and can also provide new leads for the investigation.
Stage 3: Checking leads
You will investigate different leads. As a result, you will either obtain new information or verify facts you have already learned.
You cannot check everything. Your time is limited.
Stage 4: Final conclusion
The results of your work will be included in the final report. And you will have to make a decision: work with the elderly seller, or not.
FEATURES:
A vibrant visual style, entirely handmade;
Your decisions and actions truly have consequences;
Colorful characters. The protagonist, as well as everyone she meets, is more than just a plot device;
A lighthearted and humorous tone;
An original soundtrack;
Varied gameplay, including hidden object segments, evidence investigation, and a dialogue system.
