Microids announces Murder on the Orient Express

Microids announces Murder on the Orient Express

Come aboard the Orient Express to discover a thrilling adventure set in 2023, with legendary detective Hercule Poirot!

Publisher Microids and Microids Studio Lyon are thrilled to announce the video game Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express, a modernized and revisited version of Agatha Christie’s classic.

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 mystery and suspense like never before and rediscover one of the most famous cases of Hercule Poirot.

Microids announces Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express will be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in Q4 2023.

About Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express:

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 iconic books or movies, a lover of murder mysteries, or just looking for a thrilling adventure, this new proposal has something for everyone.

Microids announces Murder on the Orient Express

Game features:

  • Faithful, but augmented: 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 training 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. From a 3rd person view, you will inspect the sets and talk to all the protagonists, searching for clues and confronting the suspects.
  • Fully voice-over: Fully dubbed in English, German, and French.

 

Jim Smale

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