Ex-Mass Effect and Dragon Age Developers Opened Studio Reset

If you enjoy independent indie game coverage, consider supporting Indie-Games.eu on Patreon. It helps keep the site independent.

A brand-new indie studio has entered the scene, and it’s already got an impressive pedigree behind it. Studio Reset, a newly formed Canadian developer founded by veterans who worked on franchises like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, The Long Dark, and Anthem, has revealed the first details about its debut project.

The game is described as a neon-noir supernatural mystery set within a stylized Canadian city. While development is still in its early stages, the studio’s vision is already becoming clear. Rather than chasing blockbuster scale, Studio Reset wants to focus on creating a carefully crafted original world built around mystery, atmosphere, and player-driven investigation.

One of the most intriguing concepts is a system called “Parallax Deduction.” Instead of solving cases through a single protagonist, players will investigate mysteries through multiple characters, each bringing their own perspective, expertise, and biases. The idea is that understanding a case isn’t just about finding clues, it’s also about understanding who’s interpreting them.

Equally important is the studio’s commitment to avoiding what adventure game fans often call “moon logic” puzzles. Rather than forcing players to guess obscure solutions, Studio Reset wants every mystery to feel solvable through observation, reasoning, and careful deduction. The goal is to make players feel clever for connecting the dots rather than frustrated by arbitrary puzzle design.

Visually, the project aims to create a world that feels both familiar and unsettling. The studio describes its setting as a place where ordinary locations slowly reveal hidden secrets beneath the surface, blending supernatural elements with a grounded detective story.