SHELFLIFE: ART SCHOOL DETECTIVE


 
 
 
 

//// STORY ////

A crime has been committed at Cruston Beaux-Arts Academy! Several promising young artworks were snuffed out in their prime!

It’s up to you: first year student Johana Pathrose, to solve the case! Luckily you have a secret weapon: you are a PSYCHIC! You have the power to “enter” any piece of art – like a portal to another world – allowing you to see the inner thoughts of its creator.

7 artworks, 7 victims, 7 suspects, and 14 days to figure it out before your art school dreams are crushed.

 

//// GAMEPLAY ////

ShelfLife is a narrative game with Visual Novel and exploration elements (think Ace Attorney meets Night In The Woods). Take control of non-binary art student Johana as they investigate Cruston Beaux-Arts Academy.

Explore, collect clues and build relationships with other characters. Build up your theories, confront (or kiss?) other characters, and uncover who the Art Killer!

 
 
 

ShelfLife is a coming-of-age LGBTQ+ mystery featuring pixel art and HD ‘toon graphics, currently in development for Windows and Nintendo Switch.

ShelfLife is being developed with support and funding from the New Zealand Film Commission.