NORCO is a captivating point & click narrative adventure game that plunges players into the eerie and evocative landscapes of South Louisiana. Set against a backdrop of sinking suburbs and lush industrial swamps, the game centers around your quest to find your missing brother, Blake, following your mother’s passing. Your search leads you on a journey through oil refineries, strip malls, and drainage canals of suburban New Orleans, guided by a fugitive security android.
Immerse Yourself in a Unique and Unsettling South Louisiana Setting
NORCO distinguishes itself with its striking painterly and cinematic pixel art style, drawing players into a distinctive quotidian sci-fi universe. The game world is richly inspired by the real town of Norco, Louisiana, and the broader New Orleans metropolitan area, featuring disappearing swamplands and intricate oil refinery complexes. Enhancing the immersive experience are the detailed field recordings and sound design by fmAura, complemented by a compelling post-industrial electronic soundtrack crafted by Gewgawly I. These elements combine to create an atmosphere that is both deeply Southern and strangely futuristic.
Unravel a Complex Mystery Woven Through Generations
What begins as a seemingly simple search for your missing brother in NORCO quickly escalates into a sprawling, multigenerational mystery. The game masterfully blurs the lines between themes of salvation, memory, technology, and the natural world, creating a narrative that is both thought-provoking and deeply engaging. NORCO’s storytelling is firmly rooted in Southern literature, the gritty appeal of pulp fiction, and the classic mechanics of point & click adventure games, while also incorporating modern narrative techniques.
Meet a Cast of Memorable and Intricate Characters
As you explore the world of NORCO, you’ll encounter a diverse cast of sharply written characters, each with their own extensive histories, motivations, and complexities. From a chaotic bayou pirate to a world-weary bar-stool private investigator, an escaped security android, and even your own childhood stuffed monkey, these characters will offer assistance and challenges in a world that is both decaying and unpredictable. Players will need to solve intricate puzzles, confront corporate security forces, and even infiltrate an influencer cult inhabiting an abandoned shopping mall on the fringes of New Orleans to progress in their search.
Disclaimer: While NORCO draws inspiration from real-world themes and locations, it is important to remember that NORCO is a work of fiction. The game is not intended to be a representation of actual people, entities, or events.
