KRAFTON, Inc. (CEO Kim Chang-han) is set to participate in the global gaming platform Steam’s event, the “Steam Next Fest,” alongside its creative studios Relu Games (CEO Kim Min-jung) and Flyaway Games (CEO Kim Soo-young), each presenting their latest game offerings.
Relu Games will introduce the AI-driven title, “Uncover the Smoking Gun” (referred to as “Smoking Gun”). In this detective game, players assume the role of an investigator, following leads, uncovering truths, and identifying criminals. Unlike traditional detective games, Smoking Gun allows players to engage in free-form conversations with suspects using natural language processing technology, incorporating OpenAI’s GPT-4 service into their proprietary technology.
Suspects in the game not only respond to player inquiries but also converse with unique personalities and tones, enhancing the immersive experience. The plot evolves based on players’ questioning, making the gameplay more realistic and coherent. A demo for Smoking Gun was released on Steam on May 28, and after incorporating user feedback, it plans for a full release on June 24.
Flyaway Games will debut “Waltz and Jam.” This casual action-adventure game follows the spirit “Waltz” and his canine companion “Jam” as they awaken from a coffin, embarking on a journey through various worlds themed around the “Seven Deadly Sins.” It combines adventure fundamentals with action and puzzle-solving elements. Players explore a hand-drawn fairy tale world, uncover hidden paths, discover treasures, and collect equipment and resources to enhance their character’s abilities.
Featuring diverse characters with distinct appearances and attitudes, players interact, ally, or clash with them to progress the narrative. Players must strategically use environmental elements and enemy attacks to defeat monsters and massive bosses. A demo for Waltz and Jam was released on Steam on May 29, and player feedback is currently being collected.
The Steam Next Fest takes place three times a year in February, June, and October. The June event runs from June 10 to 17 in China Standard Time. Users with a Steam account can access live streams and play free demos of upcoming games. The demo versions of “Uncover the Smoking Gun” and “Waltz and Jam” are available for free download on Steam. For more information, visit the respective Steam pages and official websites.
“Waltz and Jam” Steam Store Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2686570/Waltz_and_Jam/
“Uncover the Smoking Gun” Steam Store Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2492290/Uncover_the_Smoking_Gun/