Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on October 19, publisher Microids and developer Microids Studio Lydon announced.
A Deluxe Edition will also be available, which includes a copy of the game, a 48-page art book, the digital original soundtrack, and an Orient Express ticket bookmark.
Here is an overview of the game, via Microids:
About
Set in 2023, this video game will bring the classic tale to life in a way that will surprise even the most dedicated fans. With brand-new elements added to the original story, players will experience the mystery and suspense like never before and rediscover one of the most famous cases of Hercule Poirot.
On board the Orient Express, the legendary detective Hercule Poirot tries to solve the murder that has taken place on the prestigious train while surrounded by a cast of intriguing characters with their own secrets and motives. Solving the mystery won’t be easy and through numerous twists and turns, players will have to use their little grey cells as well as detective skills to unravel the truth and bring it to light.
Whether you are a fan of the iconic book or movies, a lover of murder mysteries, or just looking for a thrilling adventure, this new proposal has something for everyone.
Key Features
- Faithful, But Augmented (Spoiler Warning) – The game is a faithful but augmented adaptation of the original story, with a new character named Joanna Locke added to the mix. With her, you can regularly exit the train environment during playable flashbacks.
- Embody the Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot – Enter into Hercule Poirot’s head to discover mind maps and make deductions, adding an extra layer of depth to the gameplay. And don’t forget the many puzzles with object manipulations that are scattered throughout each chapter.
- A Rich Adventure with Strong Twists – Get ready for major plot twists that will keep you hooked until the very end. Murder On the Express is renowned for having one of the best plot twists in literary history, and this game is no exception. But this time, set in 2023, you will lead your investigation in a whole new light.
- 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. In a third-person view, you will inspect the sets and talk to all the protagonists, searching for clues and confronting the suspects.
- Fully Voiced – Fully dubbed in English, German and French.
- A Brilliant Detective and Mystery Game – As you play, you’ll take on the roles of Poirot and Joanna, solve puzzles and make deductions to uncover the truth behind the murder. In a third-person view, you’ll inspect the sets and talk to all the protagonists, searching for clues and confronting the suspects.