Nine Noir Lives is a charming “point-and-click-and-lick” adventure that blends the gritty atmosphere of classic film noir with a whimsical, feline-centric world. Developed by Silvernode Games, you step into the paws of Cuddles Forte, a private investigator in the city of Meow Meow Furrington. Alongside his capable assistant, Tabby Marshmallow, Cuddles must navigate a dangerous underworld filled with warring crime families to solve a high-stakes murder mystery.
The game is a hilarious tribute to the genre, featuring a unique “licking” mechanic—because Cuddles is a cat, his primary way of interacting with evidence is often his tongue. The hand-drawn backgrounds and smooth animations bring the city to life, while the fully voiced dialogue delivers a script packed with puns and sharp wit. It balances lighthearted humor with a genuine mystery that challenges your deductive skills. With dozens of fully realized characters and intricate puzzles, Nine Noir Lives is a purr-fectly crafted experience for fans of narrative-heavy adventures who don’t mind a little catnip on the side.
Key Features
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Unique “Licking” Mechanic: Solve puzzles by tasting (and smelling) your surroundings.
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Fully Voiced Cast: Enjoy thousands of lines of professional, witty dialogue.
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Hand-Drawn Art: Explore beautifully detailed, 2D backgrounds in a noir style.
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Dual Protagonists: Switch perspectives between Detective Cuddles and Tabby.
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Classic Point-and-Click: Traditional adventure mechanics updated for modern play.
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Pun-Heavy Humor: A script loaded with cat-centric jokes and genre parodies.
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Deep Lore: Discover the complex history of the city of Meow Meow Furrington.
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Challenging Puzzles: Logical (and sometimes biological) hurdles to overcome.
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Two Difficulty Modes: Choose “Story” mode or “Hardcore” for tougher puzzles.
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Compelling Mystery: A multi-layered plot involving two powerful crime families.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 7 or higher (64-bit recommended)
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Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
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Memory: 4 GB RAM
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Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4850 / NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
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DirectX: Version 11
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Storage: 7 GB available space
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Sound Card: Windows Compatible
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Additional: Resolution of 1920×1080 is highly recommended
