1997 RELOADED

About the Game

'1997 RELOADED' is an ‘enhanced comic’ and a deep dive into a reimagined past.

This cinematic, coming-of-age adventure invites you to witness a powerful story of love, justice, and nostalgia.

As a focused, kinetic experience, it is crafted to be read and felt—a linear mystery where every beat is designed to hit home exactly as intended.

Hove, England. June 2023.

Italian best friends Marco and Federico are sixteen, away from home, and trying to survive an intensive English summer course. Their days are defined by the seaside air and the company of Shirley, the determined, pink-haired daughter of Marco’s host family.

But their summer of language lessons and teenage boredom takes a dark, unexpected turn at a local flea market. Among the relics of the past, the trio stumbles upon a lost, vintage answering machine.

Inside is a haunting audio recording: clear evidence of a murder from decades ago.

What begins as a curious discovery becomes an obsessive 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 them deep into the 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-part "movie night" experience.

• "NEO-RETRO" AESTHETIC
  Over 2,000 original illustrations that combine philological research of the '90s with a sharp, modern directorial style.

• THE SOUND OF '97
  The original soundtrack includes tracks by fictional artists from the game’s lore, brought to life by professional vocalists. Featuring the amazing vocals of Jessie Wagner, Ken Gordon and Rosa Helena.

• THE ROXYVERSE
  Explore an alternate timeline where Grunge never existed and Los Angeles was the epicentre of the 1990s Alt-rock scene.

• ANALOG INTERACTIVITY
  Features a vintage answering machine with 12 authentic voice messages recorded by real actors to take you back in time.

• MINI-GAMES & READING ROOM
  Interactive breaks and a dedicated space to browse vintage-style articles and lore.

• ENGLISH WITH AN ITALIAN FLAVOUR
  Designed for a global audience, 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.

Music isn't just a background—it’s the beating heart of 1997 RELOADED. To make the world of the Roxyverse feel visceral, we have reconstructed an entire "lost" music scene from the ground up.

• Authentic 90s OST: A curated collection of original Pop and Alt-rock tracks that feel like unearthed relics of the past.

• Star Talent: Featuring the incredible vocals of Jessie Wagner (Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Kid Rock, Stevie Van Zandt and Duran Duran), Ken Gordon, and Rosa Helena.

• Fictional Legends: Experience the music performed by the very artists you encounter in the story—from the liquid distortion of ‘Fire’ to the melancholic haze of ‘Sun Setting Over Trees’.

This is more than a soundtrack; it’s a journey into the soul of a reimagined era.