Fans of detective puzzle games will not want to overlook The Case of the Golden Idol, a new release from Color Gray Games, that will have you piecing together clues in mystifying and often disturbing circumstances.
Follow a series of fatal events in the story of the Cloudsleys, an aristocratic family in 18th century Britain, as they are plagued by the inheritance of a mysterious family heirloom. Each chapter of this story takes you to a snapshot in time, in which you’ll inspect documents, rummage through pockets, and peek inside cupboards to gradually gain an understanding of just what the heck is going on. These delightful whodunit scenarios, presented in a mildly grotesque retro point-and-click art style, will have you scrutinizing contradictions and questioning what you really know as you get closer to unraveling the truth.
From the Steam store page:
Step into the shoes of an 18th century detective and uncover the mystery behind twelve strange deaths spanning 40 years, all somehow connected.
Unmask the true killers in this sprawling narrative and discover their devious motives.
Observe closely and reconstruct each scene of death. Your skills of deduction can identify each suspect, motive and murder weapon.
Reveal the true nature of the mysterious Golden Idol and those who covet it. Follow the journey of a cursed aristocratic family as you untangle a web of deceit and villainy in your hunt for the truth behind this dark conspiracy.
As a huge fan of other detective games like Return of the Obra Dinn and Unheard, The Case of the Golden Idol is a very welcome surprise — there really are not enough detective games!
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