Buy Talon City: Death from Above PC key

Talon City: Death from Above is a 135,000-word, text-based interactive fantasy novel with no graphics or sound effects. You play a clever but nearly friendless owl on the verge of losing everything you have worked for. With ruthless vulture creditors pursuing you, you must find a missing client whose case could save your career. The investigation takes a horrific turn, putting you at risk of becoming a deranged bird’s next victim.

The city and its case

Talon City’s nine Wards stretch as far as a bird can see. Thousands of trees—cottonwoods, oaks and spruces—house thousands of citizens, from hummingbirds to eagles. You are caught in the city’s hierarchy: the eagles do not respect you, prey birds do not trust you, and you are deep in debt. Now your most valuable client has disappeared.

Shape your owl

You can play as a male, female or non-binary owl. Your choices shape your character: you can be sincere or disingenuous, disheveled or tidy, merciful or driven by vengeance. Decide whether your relationship with your best friend is platonic or could become romantic, and whether to befriend your assistant or treat her only as a lackey.

You can approach challenges by relying on your Wings, Beak, Ears, Talons or Heart. The story also gives you three different occasions to face death.

Modes and achievements

Choose Easy Mode for a more relaxing experience or Preposterous Mode for a stressful challenge. There are 20 achievements to pursue.