# Noir Chronicles: City of Crime

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q111805060](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111805060)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/noir-chronicles-city-of-crime

## Summary
Noir Chronicles: City of Crime is a 2018 hidden object video game developed by Polish studio Artifex Mundi. The game features a noir crime setting and is available across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

## Key Facts
- Released November 9, 2018
- Developed by Artifex Mundi, a Polish game studio founded in 2006
- Genre: Hidden object game
- Single-player game mode
- Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch
- ESRB Rating: Teen (Blood, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence)
- PEGI Rating: 16

## FAQs
### Q: Who developed Noir Chronicles: City of Crime?
A: Noir Chronicles: City of Crime was developed by Artifex Mundi, a Polish video game development studio founded in 2006 and headquartered in Katowice.

### Q: What platforms can I play Noir Chronicles: City of Crime on?
A: The game is available on multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Nintendo Switch.

### Q: What content rating does Noir Chronicles: City of Crime have?
A: The game is rated Teen by ESRB (with descriptors for Blood, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, and Violence) and PEGI 16.

## Why It Matters
Noir Chronicles: City of Crime represents the successful expansion of Artifex Mundi's expertise in the hidden object genre to a broader range of platforms beyond just PC. The game's availability on Linux, macOS, and multiple consoles demonstrates the studio's commitment to cross-platform compatibility in a genre often limited to Windows. Its noir crime setting adds a unique thematic element to the hidden object gameplay, offering players an immersive detective experience. The game's multi-language support across 9 languages further expands its accessibility to international markets, reinforcing Artifex Mundi's position as a significant player in the casual gaming industry.

## Notable For
- Developed by Artifex Mundi, a leading Polish game studio specializing in hidden object games
- Available on Linux, demonstrating cross-platform compatibility beyond Windows
- Features multi-language support across 9 different languages
- Released on Xbox Series X and Series S consoles
- Maintains the hidden object genre with a unique noir crime setting

## Body
### Development
- Created by Artifex Mundi, a Polish game development studio
- Artifex Mundi was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Katowice, Poland
- The studio focuses on the video game industry

### Release Information
- Publication date: November 9, 2018
- Available on multiple platforms including:
  - Microsoft Windows
  - macOS
  - Linux
  - Xbox Series X and Series S
  - Nintendo Switch
- Distribution formats include digital distribution and digital download

### Game Details
- Genre: Hidden object game
- Game mode: Single-player video game
- ESRB Rating: Teen (with content descriptors for Blood, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, and Violence)
- PEGI Rating: 16

### Technical Specifications
- Steam Application ID: 756500
- Supported across multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Distributed through multiple platforms:
  - Steam
  - Microsoft Store
  - Nintendo eShop
  - PlayStation Store

### Language Support
- English (user interface, voice acting, subtitle)
- French (user interface, subtitle)
- Italian (user interface, subtitle)
- German (user interface, subtitle)
- Japanese (user interface, subtitle)
- Korean (user interface, subtitle)
- Polish (user interface, subtitle)
- Russian (user interface, subtitle)
- Simplified Chinese (user interface, subtitle)

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## References

1. PCGamingWiki
2. Steam
3. Nintendo eShop
4. RAWG
5. GameSpot
6. Lutris database
7. Q124398839
8. GamesMeter.nl
9. PlayStation Store
10. GOG Dreamlist