This short video introduces the lead characters as they hunt for clues in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Players will discover some of the kooky monsters, classic movie references and get acquainted with protagonists Dan and Liz. The Next Big Thing releases on PC and Mac in April 2011.
The Next Big Thing is Pendulo Studios' biggest production to date. The game takes players on a grand adventure through the world of cinema, where they will solve an unbelievable case! It shines with HD graphics in a gorgeous hand-drawn style. These are some of the ingredients you'll find in The Next Big Thing!
After putting the adventure game genre back in the spotlight with the Runaway trilogy, which has captivated more than a million players during the last decade, Pendulo Studios is back with an original adventure game. The Next Big Thing puts a fun, classy twist on the movie genre with a lighthearted adventure packed with references to popular movies and TV shows.
The story introduces the charismatic duo Dan Murray and Liz Allaire, who get wrapped up in a crazy adventure full of twists and packed with hilarious encounters. With their new title, Pendulo Studios stay faithful to their unique graphic style, putting the game on par with animated feature films. The Next Big Thing maintains Runaway’s beloved ingredients: an intricate story, charismatic characters, wacky mysteries and puzzles, and a sophisticated tone geared for adult players.
The adventure sets off again with The Next Big Thing, in an original and fantastic story, loaded with humor, twists and turns, and crazy monsters!
The Next Big Thing releases on PC and Mac in April 2011.