Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark

Game Overview

Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark is a stealth-platformer developed by Curve Studios for digital distribution on the PlayStation Vita (featuring cross-buy and cross-save functionality with the PlayStation 3 version). The core gameplay turns traditional stealth conventions on their head: instead of hiding in shadows to assassinate foes, you must use darkness purely as a cloak to avoid detection from automated security cameras, deadly laser grids, and killer robots.

The game is structured around dozens of compact, single-screen test chambers that demand precise platforming timing and quick wits. As you progress, you unlock specialized gadgets—such as decoys, hacking tools, and anti-gravity boots—that alter how you navigate the facility's hazards, leading to a satisfying curve of challenge and mastery.

Quick Specifications

• Platform: PlayStation Vita (PS Vita)

• Release Date: July 2013 (North America / Europe via Digital PSN)

• Genre: Stealth, Platformer, Puzzle, Action, Indie

• Developer: Curve Studios

• Publisher: Curve Digital

• Players: 1 Player (Single-Player)

• Play Length: Approximately 4 to 8 hours

• Region Format: Region Free (Digital via PlayStation Network)

Key Features

• Shadow-Based Stealth Mechanics: Utilize darkness, sight-cones, and light meters to slip past watchful security systems unseen.

• Devious Puzzle-Platforming: Navigate tight test chambers filled with lasers, automated turrets, crushing blocks, and acid pits.

• Gadget Unlock Progression: Earn and utilize high-tech equipment like stealth camo, hacking tools, and decoy units to solve complex levels.

• Cross-Buy and Cross-Save Support: Seamlessly share progress and access versions across multiple PlayStation platforms under a single digital purchase.

• Online Leaderboards & Trophies: Compete for the fastest completion times globally and unlock a full trophy list tailored for portable play.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: How does stealth work if you don't have weapons?

A: Your clone is completely defenseless, meaning combat is not an option. Your only tools for survival are stealth, shadow cover, environmental manipulation, and split-second platforming evasions.

Q: Are the levels large or bite-sized?

A: The game is designed around quick, highly focused single-screen chambers. This structure makes it ideal for short handheld sessions while maintaining a high difficulty ceiling for perfectionists.

Q: Does the PS Vita version include touch controls?

A: The game relies primarily on the PS Vita's responsive physical D-pad and action buttons for tight platforming, though it includes touch integration for specific menu workflows.

Q: Was the game released physically on cartridge for the PS Vita?

A: While physical bundles and special releases materialized for other platforms or later compilations, Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark released primarily as a digital download title on the PlayStation Network store.