In November, ChillouT Studio and Stellar Stag announced the release of Scarecrow: 90s Crime Story. It is a mix of an adventure and an adrenaline-fueled top-down shooter in the spirit of the Hotline Miami franchise.
The events of the game unfold in the impoverished town of Severodvishchensk, hit by the criminal '90s, and the story centers on Robert the fox, who makes a living carrying out his boss’s dirty orders. By day, he is an ordinary resident, but by night, he turns into a hitman.
Early reviews of Scarecrow: 90s Crime Story on Steam are “Very Positive” — with a 96% rating. Some players praise not only the gameplay, but also highlight the storyline:
You know, I'm amazed at how interesting the story is in indie games compared to all sorts of modern cinematic and AAA *******. You connect with the plot deeper in them, even though they are quite surface-level, than in the deep and complex dramas of yet another special protagonist who almost pops a hemorrhoid. — Nikorekumi
However, not all players are interested in the story. The developers heard the feedback and introduced an option to skip and fast-forward dialogues.
The Scarecrow: 90s Crime Story page on Steam is available at the following link.