Publisher Raw Fury and developer Clifftop Games have announced Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, a sequel to their Kathy Rain series.
Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer is in development for (via Steam), though a release date wasn’t announced. A playable demo is available on the game’s Steam page.
Here’s a rundown on the sequel, plus a reveal trailer:
Your favorite smart-mouthed, kick-ass detective is back, and she’s in for a wild ride!
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Story
When this story begins, things are looking dire for private eye Kathy Rain. It’s the year 1998, and she is utterly broke: The Katmobile is running on fumes, the fridge is nearly empty, and an eviction is looming close.
However, opportunity arrives when a big cash reward is announced for solving the ‘Soothsayer’ case — a string of serial murders with a death grip on the metropolitan city of Kassidy.
With great reward comes great risk — will this be the case that defines Kathy’s career, or will she become the next victim of the Soothsayer?
Features
- Point and click urban thriller – take on the second case with Kathy Rain in an all-new adventure that is as hard-hitting as emotional. Fit for newcomers and fans of the series alike!
- Improved graphics – See Kathy Rain as never before with a higher resolution pixel art style that compliments Kathy’s gritty world, alongside modern features such as dynamic lighting and surface reflections.
- Stunning Cinematic Sequences – Watch the story unfold with beautiful hand-drawn cutscenes and character portraits.
- Bigger than ever – Play through the longest Clifftop title yet with a deep narrative that spans many diverse locations and a wide range of characters.
- Familiar voices – Arielle Siegel returns as Kathy Rain, alongside other familiar voices in supportive roles!
- Make a note – Log interesting findings in Kathy’s notebook and refer to them in your investigation. Connect narrative threads for surprising and satisfying outcomes.
