Unravel the chilling secrets of New Marilyn City in this unsettling Rubber Hose Mystery

Overview

Catatonic Game is a hand-drawn, 1930s-inspired puzzle-platformer adventure set in the mysterious New Marilyn City. Developed by a passionate indie team of four cousins from Bahrain under the company Fred Da Dead Productions, the game explores a world of anthropomorphic animals, hidden secrets, and surreal environments. Players will follow Katrina, a lost cat, as she embarks on a pacifist quest to uncover her true identity and return to her reality, solving puzzles and interacting with eccentric characters along the way.

Factsheet

  • Developer: Fred Da Dead Productions

  • Release Date: 2025 (Episode 1)

  • Platforms: Steam, Xbox, (TBD)

  • Price: $9.99 and $4.99 for each subsequent episode ($24.99 for all episodes )

  • Rating: Unrated

  • Website: catatonicgame.com

Trailer

Story

Katrina, a regular domestic cat, is mysteriously transported to New Marilyn City—a bizarre place filled with strange characters, twisted experiments, and secrets lurking in every corner. Now transformed into an anthropomorphic version of herself, Katrina must unravel the mysteries of this city, ruled by the enigmatic Mobb Paw and haunted by the sinister experiments of Dr. Schwein. Along the way, you'll encounter quirky, unforgettable allies and navigate eerie environments, solving puzzles and using your wits to outsmart cunning bosses. Will you help guide Katrina home, or will the city's darkness consume her?

Gameplay Features

  • A nostalgic, yet unsettling atmosphere with beautiful, vintage animations

  • Outsmart your enemies using clever environmental clues and crafted tools

  • Unravel Katrina's mysterious past while exploring poignant themes like mental health and animal welfare

  • Test your mind in intricately designed levels and discover hidden secrets

  • Collect materials to craft useful items that help you progress and outwit enemies

  • Outsmart bosses with innovative tactics and puzzle-based solutions

Voice Cast

Catatonic Game features an exciting voice cast, bringing its characters to life with professional performances:

  • Leilani Shiu as Katrina the Cat, known for her roles as Teeka the Jawa in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.

  • Linda Young, famous for her portrayal of Frieza in Dragon Ball Z, voices “Tiny” Bambina Bella.

  • Doug Walker, widely known as The Nostalgia Critic, voices Forrest Hanks.

  • Brendan Castner (Bootsy Spankins), known for his roles in Angry Video Game Nerd and Board James as Bad Luck Bootsy, voices Mr. Finger in the game.

Art Style & Inspiration

The game’s art style is hand-drawn, utilizing a 1930s rubber hose animation style reminiscent of early cartoons like Mickey Mouse, Felix The Cat, and Cuphead. Created by Colombian artist Ana 'Crayola' Diaz, the animation includes exaggerated, whimsical expressions and actions, bringing a unique visual charm to the game.

Music

The soundtrack for Catatonic Game is an original composition, blending 1930s-inspired music with a psychedelic twist. The score is a collaboration between Mohamed Alzekri and Hassan Jewily, creating a nostalgic yet fresh soundscape for the world of New Marilyn City.

Team

Fred Da Dead Productions is made up of a small, tight-knit team of 4 cousins from Bahrain. They have spent 3 years working on Catatonic Game, with their coder and artist bringing the vision to life. Bootstrapped from the beginning, the team’s passion for gaming has fueled their determination to turn this project into a full-fledged career. With a vision of giving back to the community, Fred Da Dead Productions aims to donate part of their profits to charities focusing on mental health awareness and animal welfare.

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