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Saint Cloud Studios – Indie Video Game Developers
Welcome to Saint Cloud Games, a new indie video game development team passionate about crafting unique gaming experiences. We’re a small team of 2–3 video game developers who started by making games as personal passion projects, and now we’re excited to share our creative visions with the world. Our journey from hobbyist creators to an independent studio is fueled by enthusiasm, authenticity, and a love for game development that shines through in everything we do. We believe that small-scale developers can deliver big adventures, bringing fresh ideas that diverge from mainstream trends.
Who We Are
At Saint Cloud Games, we pride ourselves on being newcomers who bring a fresh perspective to the gaming industry. Each member of our tight-knit team wears many hats – from design and coding to storytelling – channeling years of personal project experience into our work. What began as a hobby has become our dream pursuit: creating video games that resonate with players. We are committed to staying true to our indie roots, valuing creativity over convention and quality over quantity. This authenticity means you’ll always get games made with heart, where every character, puzzle, and pixel reflect our dedication.
* Passion-Driven Development: We live and breathe games. Every idea at Saint Cloud Games is born from the excitement of gamers-turned-developers who truly understand what players love.
* Indie Spirit: As a self-funded small studio, we cherish creative freedom. Our size (just two to three developers) keeps us agile and innovative, allowing us to experiment and push boundaries without corporate constraints.
* From Personal to Public: After years crafting games privately for fun, we’re now thrilled to introduce our creations to the public. This transition from personal projects to a released title means our community gets to finally experience the worlds and stories we’ve been building behind closed doors.
Our First Project: Max Sterling Private Investigator – The Grady Case
Our first major project, Max Sterling Private Investigator: The Grady Case, is currently coming to fruition, and we couldn’t be more excited. This detective adventure game is the culmination of our hard work and imagination – a labor of love that showcases what Saint Cloud Games is all about. In Max Sterling Private Investigator: The Grady Case, you’ll step into the shoes of Max Sterling, a private investigator tackling a mystery filled with suspense, intriguing characters, and twists at every turn. We’ve poured countless hours into designing immersive environments and engaging gameplay to ensure that solving this case will be an unforgettable experience for players.
Bringing Max Sterling Private Investigator: The Grady Case to life has been a rewarding journey for our team. Not only is it our studio’s debut, but it’s also a testament to our growth from independent enthusiasts to professional developers. Every line of code and every story detail has been crafted with care by our small team, highlighting the personal touch that defines indie game development. We’re harnessing everything we learned from those early personal projects and applying it on a bigger scale, ensuring this first title stands out in creativity and heart.
Stay Tuned: We’re in the final stages of development and can’t wait to share The Grady Case with you. Follow our journey as we prepare to launch and beyond – this is just the beginning for Saint Cloud Games. With our debut game on the horizon, we invite you to join us on this adventure. Thank you for being part of our story as we transform our long-held gaming dreams into reality, one project at a time.
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Whether you’re here to learn about a new indie game studio or are curious about our upcoming detective mystery, we welcome you to Saint Cloud Games. As emerging video game developers, we’re excited to contribute our voice to the gaming community. Explore our site to learn more about our team, our projects, and our mission. We hope our story and games inspire you, and we look forward to delivering compelling gameplay experiences that reflect the passion and authenticity at the core of Saint Cloud Games. Let’s create and celebrate new gaming adventures together!
In this classic Investigative Mystery style game, you play as retired Saint Cloud City Detective Max Sterling PI.
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With a lighter than usual workload, resulting in increased outings at the local bar, Max, and especially his secretary, are eager to jump on the prospects of a new job. Once tasked for answers, be sure to speak with friends, family members, business associates and even any random person willing to talk. In a world where everyone has a story, make sure to listen very carefully. You'll want to collect, examine, compare, inspect and verify as much evidence as possible. Explore the city of Saint Cloud by visiting numerous locations, including Mr. Grady's house and business, family condos, emergency buildings, other family-owned businesses, shipping docks, an airport and many other locations, including of course, a bar.
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In this immersive private investigator experience, you set the pace of the game. By speaking with characters, visiting locations, and examining pieces of evidence, you'll unlock new people, places and items. Once unlocked, you decide who to interview and in what order, which places to investigate and when you want to go. Utilize all tools available to piece together and solve this complex web of lies, secrets clubs, bad business deals, ill-willed family members, and many other nefarious plans and actions. Do YOU have what it takes to crack the case?