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Gaigo Studio · Published by Gaigo Studio
Positive — 94% positive (18 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Three teenagers find a mysterious audio tape recording which turns out to be evidence of a murder. It’s the end of the world as they know it. Immerse yourself in a kinetic novel that encapsulates the essence of the 1990s by completely reinventing its music scene.
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About this game
Like a prestige graphic novel brought to life, this linear coming-of-age adventure invites you to witness a powerful story of love, justice, and nostalgia.
Hove, England. June 2023.
Italian best friends Marco and Federico, 16, are trying to survive an intensive English summer course away from home, spending as much time as they can with Shirley, the determined, pink-haired daughter of Marco’s host family.
Until a regular afternoon at a local flea market changes everything: among the relics of the past, the trio stumbles upon a vintage answering machine. Inside—like a message in a bottle— is a haunting audio recording: clear evidence of a murder from decades ago.
What begins as a curious discovery becomes an incredible quest for the truth.
From the grey coasts of Europe to the neon nights of NYC and the sun-drenched streets of Los Angeles, you will follow these three kids as they dive deep into a reimagined 1990s music scene to uncover forgotten secrets about good, evil, and the fleeting nature of fame.
Will they be able to right a decades-old wrong? Or is some history better left buried?
🎞️ CINEMATIC RUNTIME
Approximately 5 hours of gameplay: perfect for a two-night "movie marathon" or one single, immersive session.
"NEO-RETRO" AESTHETIC 🌃
Over 2,000 original hand-drawn illustrations that combine philological research of the '90s with a sharp, modern directorial style.
💥 THE ROXYVERSE
Set in an alternate timeline where Grunge never existed and Los Angeles acted as the epicentre of the 1990s Alt-rock scene.
AN AUTHENTIC '90s MUSIC SCENE, BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP 📀
The Roxyverse comes alive through a curated collection of original Pop and Alt-rock tracks, performed by the fictional legends you encounter in the story.
This lost music scene is brought to life by stellar indie vocalists:
Ken Gordon & Rosa Helena bringing raw indie energy.
Jessie Wagner (touring vocalist for Lenny Kravitz, Duran Duran, and Kid Rock).
📼 ANALOG INTERACTIVITY
Features a vintage answering machine with 12 authentic voice messages recorded by real actors to take you back in time. Explore the lore in the dedicated Reading Room, packed with vintage articles, music files, and secrets to uncover.
3 NARRATIVE MINI-GAMES 🧩
Take brief, interactive breaks to unlock key chapters of the story. The game features exactly 3 unique text and logic puzzles:
Fill-in-the-gaps: Listen closely to decode vintage audio tapes and complete the transcriptions.
Text Quiz: Answer riddles to improve phone screen quality and track down who rented the movie.
Star Drag-and-Drop: Align the Little Dipper star pattern to reveal the first lyrics of Walk Alone.
💬 ENGLISH WITH AN ITALIAN FLAVOUR
Designed for a global audience, but keeping the authentic spirit of a summer abroad, the interface and core dialogue are in English. However, to stay true to the characters' roots, some exchanges between the Italian protagonists remain in their native tongue—always translated or rephrased within the narrative. For a deeper dive, entire key segments of the game can be experienced in both English and Italian, offering a fluid, multicultural journey that captures the authentic spirit of a summer abroad.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit)
- Processor: 2.0 GHz or faster (64-bit)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 or DirectX 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any standard built-in sound card is sufficient. No special audio hardware is required.
- VR Support: Not required
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
No Summer Sale? Save the date (and money)! 1997 RELOADED Flash Sale: July 11-14
Hey everyone!As you might have noticed, the massive Steam Summer Sale kicked off yesterday... but 1997 RELOADED is nowhere to be found in the discount section.Well, the summer heat made us do some strange math! 🥵 In practice, we cannot officially join the global Summer Sale because Steam's rules state that our 30-day post-launch cooldown won't expire until July 11th (we thought it'd expire on July 4th...).But we refused to get depressed, and we certainly didn't want to depress you!So, to celebrate Summer and be the party when there is no party, we are launching our very own Crazy Summer Long Weekend! 🎸🈹 From July 11th to July 14th, 1997 RELOADED will go on a flash sale with a 50% DISCOUNT!Here is the plan for now:Download and test the FREE DEMO right now. (Please, if you are the kind of buyer who tends to refund games when they aren't a perfect match, try the demo first! It helps us avoid those bitter surprises and saves us from wondering where we went wrong. Thank you!) 🙏Add the full game to your WishlistSave a few bucks for us in your Steam Wallet! 😉Rules are rules. And maths is maths! 🤪Get ready to trigger the reload on July 11th!Ciao for now!Gaigo Studio 🕹️Read full article on Community Announcements (oliviaagostini)AnnouncementsOfficial
🕹️ FREE DEMO LIVE: Choose whether you want to reload 1997 or not!
🕹️ FREE DEMO LIVE: UNLOCK THE ROXYVERSE ANSWERING MACHINE!Hey everyone,The official free Steam Demo for 1997 RELOADED is officially live right now!If you haven't jumped into our ‘enhanced comic’ yet, this 15-minute slice is the perfect entry point to experience our unique mechanics and narrative rhythm.🎸 What to expect in the Demo:15 Minutes of Pure Narrative: Get to know the main characters—Federico, Marco, and Shirley—and dive straight into their world and their particular linguistic texture.Play with the Answering Machine: Reach the turning point where you officially unlock the vintage answering machine at the center of the mystery, and start playing with its interactive tape player—a key piece of the game's core gameplay.100% Made by Human TendonitisSo... Play the demo, buy now, or hit that Wishlist button to secure your 50% discount on July 4th! (1997 RELOADEDwill be joining the Summer Sale on July 4th! Mark the date.)Ciao for now!Read full article on Community Announcements (oliviaagostini)AnnouncementsOfficial
Out Now: Soundtracks Live (+40% Off) & Exclusive "Complete Edition" Bundle!
Hi everyone, Olivia here from Gaigo Studio!We are back with some incredible news: the wait is officially over.Both Soundtrack Vol. 1 (The Songs) and Vol. 2 (The Instrumental Score) have cleared technical review and are OUT NOW on the Steam Storefront!To celebrate the launch, we are offering a 40% launch discount on both music volumes for the next 13 days.Complete the Set with the "Complete Edition" BundleAs promised, we have also launched our official "Complete Edition" Bundle. This is a "Complete the Set" type bundle, which automatically applies a 20% discount on top of everything.If you already own 1997 RELOADED: You can buy the bundle to grab both soundtracks with the extra 20% discount seamlessly—without paying for the game twice!If you are new to the Roxyverse: This is the perfect, definitive entry point to get the full audio-visual experience at a massive value.Looking Ahead: The Steam Summer SaleWe also want to be 100% transparent with you regarding our pricing plans so you can make the best purchase decision.Because Steam enforces a strict cooldown after our June 4th release discount, 1997 RELOADED (the base game) cannot be discounted again until July 4th.What this means: The base game will temporarily sit at full price for the start of the Steam Summer Sale.The Good News: On July 4th, as soon as our cooldown clears, 1997 RELOADED will officially join the Summer Sale queue with a 50% discount!A Small Request from Gaigo StudioIf you have played 1997 RELOADED, please consider leaving a short review on Steam. Small indie games like ours need your reviews the most.We need to reach the 10-review threshold to generate our initial user rating score. Without it, the algorithm makes it incredibly hard for an independent game to get on new people's radars. Every single review genuinely shapes our future!Whether you decide to grab the soundtracks today to support our human-crafted independent art, or wait until July 4th to snatch the entire bundle at its absolute lowes...Read full article on Community Announcements (oliviaagostini)AnnouncementsOfficial
1997 RELOADED Original Soundtracks Coming Soon + Deluxe Bundle Alert!
Hi everyone,Following our launch last week and the incredible critical response from the press, we are thrilled to announce that the music of the Roxyverse is officially landing on Steam!Soundtrack Vol. 1 is officially approved and now visible as 'Coming Soon' on our store hub. Vol. 2 is currently wrapping up its final technical review steps with Valve. Because Steam requires a standard 2-week window for new store pages, the music files will become fully downloadable and playable very soon.Here is a quick breakdown of our digital music pricing tiers so that you won' be caught by surprise:Vol. 1 (The songs from the Roxyverse): $7.99Vol. 2 (Original Instrumental Score): $4.99The Deluxe 3-Item Bundle:As soon as the countdown timer clears, we will launch a complete "Complete the Set" Bundle containing 1997 RELOADED + Vol. 1 + Vol. 2 with a dedicated discount. If you already own the base game, you will be able to grab the music and enjoy the extra discount seamlessly!In the meantime, you can add the Soundtracks to your Wishlist to get notified the exact second the audio depots go live.Thank you for supporting human-crafted independent art!Ciao for now,Gaigo StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (oliviaagostini)AnnouncementsOfficial
1997 RELOADED – Launch Pricing and Special 25% Discount Announced!
Hello everyone,As we approach our global launch ⏳ next Thursday, June 4th, we want to be completely transparent with our community regarding the pricing roadmap for our debut project.🏷️1997 RELOADED will be officially priced at $12.99 / €12.79 (base tier).🈹To celebrate our launch week, we will be offering a special 25% Launch Discount starting on June 4th, allowing you to enter the Roxyverse and solve the '90s rock cold case during our release window for just $9.74 / €9.59.As a strictly Human-Only indie studio, we spent years creating over 2,000 digital frames and composing an entire "falsified" '90s alternative rock discography from scratch. We wanted to ensure the pricing reflected a fair exchange for that dedicated human craftsmanship, while giving our early supporters the best possible entry point.Get your headphones ready. Exactly 6 days left. 🚀Gaigo StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (oliviaagostini)
