I feel like the gameplay is still a bit unclear, but the reviews are helping! It being a party game where you're talking to your friends like Among Us I think is a critical piece of info that should be more clear. in the page itself. It felt for a while that it was more like Clue, where it's just dependent on collecting the items. Also, is there a person who is *actually* the murderer? Cuz I kind of interpreted as nobody murdered anyone and you're all just trying to convince each other, which wouldn't make sense because everyone would know there's no real killer... So I assume someone actually is the murderer.
Confusion aside though, the concept is super cool!
I like the premise and your title and one liner are very eye catching! It's a twist from the standard act like your innocent concept for who dunnit mysteries which I think could lead to interesting metas
My new favorite party game! A creative take on investigation and deception.
Really engaging because everybody is trying to trick everybody else instead of just one person having all the fun. Being the greatest and/or sneakiest liar was definitely an effective motivation for me and my friends. It's just one of those games made for Top 10 Anime Betrayal kind of moments.
Planting clues around the mansion is the focus of the game and it's the best part. You’re always running looking for the best clues, trying to beat the clock and hopefully outmaneuver everybody else. There’s no aimless wandering around waiting to be killed off, everybody always has something to do.
Love the aesthetic too. The crime noir secret society aspect really makes it stand out, especially from other social deduction games that often present themselves as silly or childish.
If you’re looking for a new game to play with friends definitely check this one out!
I get that it's trying to subvert the social deduction genre, but it doesn’t really do much with that.
Most of the game centers around collecting objects and not actually tricking people. As long you collect the right things you’ve won the round. People can’t really argue against the evidence. Which sucks because the fun of social deduction games is all about persuading and lying, and here that isn’t completely necessary.
The map is also pretty small. Which doesn’t really feel intentional for cultivating specific gameplay, it just feels like cutting corners. And the amount of clue types is also limited, which is concerning considering that’s basically the hook of the whole game.
The novelty of being the one who plants the evidence is cool, but when it wears off there isn’t much else to enjoy. Save yourself some time and pass on this game.
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I feel like the gameplay is still a bit unclear, but the reviews are helping! It being a party game where you're talking to your friends like Among Us I think is a critical piece of info that should be more clear. in the page itself. It felt for a while that it was more like Clue, where it's just dependent on collecting the items. Also, is there a person who is *actually* the murderer? Cuz I kind of interpreted as nobody murdered anyone and you're all just trying to convince each other, which wouldn't make sense because everyone would know there's no real killer... So I assume someone actually is the murderer.
Confusion aside though, the concept is super cool!
I like the premise and your title and one liner are very eye catching! It's a twist from the standard act like your innocent concept for who dunnit mysteries which I think could lead to interesting metas
When the deceiver is deceitful
In all reality, jokes aside, this game looks great! Really cool one-liner and great feature list
This looks like a fun party game similar to the jackbox ones. I like the idea that you are trying to be the murderer concept.
Loving the premise! Would love to see a real prototype!!
My only question is, how do you steal other people's items? Are there sneak mechanics involved?
Really like the art direction! I think it adds a lot to the game's mysterious concept.
Have you ever heard of the hit game among us?
My new favorite party game! A creative take on investigation and deception.
Really engaging because everybody is trying to trick everybody else instead of just one person having all the fun. Being the greatest and/or sneakiest liar was definitely an effective motivation for me and my friends. It's just one of those games made for Top 10 Anime Betrayal kind of moments.
Planting clues around the mansion is the focus of the game and it's the best part. You’re always running looking for the best clues, trying to beat the clock and hopefully outmaneuver everybody else. There’s no aimless wandering around waiting to be killed off, everybody always has something to do.
Love the aesthetic too. The crime noir secret society aspect really makes it stand out, especially from other social deduction games that often present themselves as silly or childish.
If you’re looking for a new game to play with friends definitely check this one out!
1/5
I get that it's trying to subvert the social deduction genre, but it doesn’t really do much with that.
Most of the game centers around collecting objects and not actually tricking people. As long you collect the right things you’ve won the round. People can’t really argue against the evidence. Which sucks because the fun of social deduction games is all about persuading and lying, and here that isn’t completely necessary.
The map is also pretty small. Which doesn’t really feel intentional for cultivating specific gameplay, it just feels like cutting corners. And the amount of clue types is also limited, which is concerning considering that’s basically the hook of the whole game.
The novelty of being the one who plants the evidence is cool, but when it wears off there isn’t much else to enjoy. Save yourself some time and pass on this game.