Meteor World Actor: Badge & Dagger

by Heliodor, Shiravune

The Developer Says...

Superpowered detective noir. Maverick detective Ruka Hiryu pursues criminals by day⁠—and ices perps by night...

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Mechanics

Linear visual novel with minimal player interaction, players make only two meaningful choices after completing the main story path, total playtime spans roughly 10-12 hours, offers romantic routes with characters Fuyumi and Ryoko

❤ Narrative Structure

Continues the dark, dystopian storyline from its predecessor, centers on Ruka Hiryu, a detective wielding uncontrolled ice-based supernatural powers, tracks investigations through the perpetually shadowed Seventh Republic, deliberately constructs a narrative bridge to future installments

❤ Character Interactions

Dialogue crackles with wit, especially through Ruka's sarcastic commentary, characters develop complex, realistic relationships, interactions blend dark humor with serious investigative tension

❤ World-Building

Seamlessly integrates magical technology with noir detective aesthetics, introduces supernatural elements through organic, contextual storytelling, creates a gritty urban landscape where magic functions like a hidden infrastructure

❤ Audiovisual Experience

Jazzy soundtrack mimics classic detective film musical styles, character designs feature intricate, anime-inspired visual details, professional voice acting enhances narrative immersion, background art captures a moody, cyberpunk-adjacent urban environment

❤ Gameplay Limitations

Extremely linear narrative progression, minimal player decision-making, shorter experience compared to its predecessor, intentionally unresolved plot threads

❤ Recommended Audience

Detective fiction enthusiasts, fans of character-driven supernatural narratives, players who appreciate complex world-building, readers seeking immersive, stylized storytelling

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