Citizen Kane 64

About

Citizen Kane 64 is a 3D platformer that reimagines the iconic Orson Welles film as a video game. Navigate labyrinthine estates, solve environmental puzzles, and collect audio logs to piece together the life of Charles Foster Kane. The gameplay blends shooting mechanics with exploration, as players dart between platforms and uncover clues hidden in decaying mansions. Its retro-inspired visuals and nonlinear storytelling echo the film’s shadowy aesthetic and narrative complexity. The game’s central mystery revolves around Kane’s cryptic final words and the enigmatic R.O.S.E.B.U.D. Project. Players who enjoy figuring out layered narratives might find the connections between in-game artifacts and real-world symbolism compelling. Released by GET BONUS in January 2024, it’s a niche experiment that’s divided early reviewers, some praise its bold homage, others call it an incomplete puzzle. Either way, it’s a curious entry in gaming’s love letter to classic cinema.

Storyline

For ages, gamers have debated about one important question: “What is the Citizen Kane of gaming?” Is it Tetris? Super Mario Bros? The Last of Us? No! The only true Citizen Kane of gaming is… Citizen Kane. Presenting Citizen Kane 64, a faithful retro recreation of the titular Orson Welles film. Experience exhilarating 3D worlds and find out the secrets of Charles Foster Kane. What did his last words mean? What is the R.O.S.E.B.U.D. Project? Find out in Citizen Kane 64, now in development!