French video game publisher Microids and Microids Studio Lyon today release the first gameplay trailer for Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express. The game will be released on October 19, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Aboard the Orient Express, legendary detective Hercule Poirot attempts to solve the murder that occurred on the prestigious train while surrounded by a cast of intriguing characters with their own secrets and motives. Solving the mystery will present players with many challenges and through numerous twists and turns, they will have to use their gray cells and their detective skills to decipher the truth and bring it to light.
The first gameplay trailer gives an insight into the exciting story
Set in 2023, the game brings the classic story to new life and will surprise even loyal fans of the original. With brand new elements added to the original story, players will experience the murder mystery like never before and rediscover one of Hercule Poirot's most famous cases.
Murder on the Orient Express was developed by Microids Studio Lyon under the direction of Cédric Peyravernay, a French artist who has made significant contributions to the video game industry. He has demonstrated his talent and expertise as a character designer in major projects such as Diablo IV, Prey, Dishonored and two episodes of the Netflix series Love, Death + Robots. The 48-page art book, available in the deluxe edition, shows some of his work.
Features of Murder on the Orient Express
- Faithful but Expanded: The game is a faithful but expanded adaptation of the original story, with the addition of a new character named Joanna Locke. With it, players can regularly leave the familiar train environment during playable flashbacks.
- The Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot: Fans put themselves inside the head of Hercule Poirot to discover thought patterns and draw conclusions, adding an additional layer of depth to the game. There are also many puzzles with object manipulation in the game world, which are scattered throughout each chapter.
- An exciting adventure with strong twists: Unpredictable twists guarantee captivating tension until the finale. Murder on the Orient Express is known for having one of the best twists in literary history, and this game is no exception. However, the modern setting in 2023 will deceive players in its own way.
- A brilliant detective and puzzle game: game fans slip into the roles of Poirot and Joanna, solve puzzles and draw conclusions to uncover the truth behind the murder. In the third-person perspective, locations want to be inspected and many main characters and suspects are waiting to be questioned, always looking for new clues.
- Fully dubbed: To fully immerse yourself in the game, Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express has been fully dubbed in German.
Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express will be released on October 19, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Astragon Entertainment is responsible for distribution in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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