![]() While that sounds complex on paper, this process is rather streamlined, and Poirot will tell you when you’re combining clues that don’t logically go together – so even if you have to rely on trial and error, you’ll eventually move forward. Poirot moves from room to room to look for clues and details that are noteworthy to him, which he later has to connect to one another in order to form his hypotheses about what happened. If you’ve played Murder Mystery Machine from the same developer then you’ll recognize the isometric perspective in which this unfolds – though cinematic cutscenes break up the gameplay every now and then. Agatha Christie likes enclosed places for her mysteries, so it’s not long before a snowstorm locks everyone inside a mansion and a murder takes place – kicking of a tale that sees Poirot take his first steps in deduction and crime-solving.Īfter the gameplay mechanics are explained through the theft of a necklace, your attention is quickly turned towards the main (and only) case – a murder. After all, the character of Hercule Poirot has seen a bit of an unexpected surge in popularity recently, with the 2017 Kenneth Branagh film as well as an upcoming sequel.Īs you’d expect, Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases stars a young Poirot, who is a guest at a high profile wedding. Blazing Griffin recently wrapped up Murder Mystery Machine themselves, so this was a collaboration we were very much looking forward to. It’s out now for PCs, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with full forward compatibility for next gen consoles.Īlthough Microids isn’t an “adventure game publisher”, they’ve given us some excellent example in the genre before, including Pendulo’s Blacksad: Under the Skin. Fully Voiced – Fully dubbed in English, German and French.Īgatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express is expected on Switch both physically and digitally.Developed by Blazing Griffin and published by Microids, Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases tells an origin story of sorts for the legendary character by the equally legendary author.In a third-person view, you will inspect the sets and talk to all the protagonists, searching for clues and confronting the suspects. A Brilliant Detective and Mystery Game – As you play, you will take on the roles of Poirot and Joanna, solve puzzles and make deductions to uncover the truth behind the murder.But this time, set in 2023, you will lead your investigation in a whole new light. ![]() Murder On the Express is renowned for having one of the best plot twists in literary history, and this game is no exception. ![]()
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