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Death Trick: Double Blind
The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.
Released:
Mar 11, 2024
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Developer:
Citreat Studio
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Publisher:
Neon Doctrine
Dialogue Heavy
Choose Your Own Adventure
Interactive Fiction
Exploration
Visual Novel
Point & Click
Strategy
Detective
2D
Casual
Historical
Choices Matter
Story Rich
Hand-drawn
Atmospheric
Comedy
Crime
Investigation
Mystery
Adventure
The Developer Says...
Come one, come all to Morgan’s Traveling Circus, the greatest show in America! Or it was, until its star, Hattie, disappeared.
Take a step back in time to the middle of the mid 20th century, as a magician and a private eye tackle the case of the missing magician. Marvel at lush pulp art visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack that harkens back to the golden days of the traveling circus! But never forget, there’s a murderous mystery afoot.
Take control of two protagonists tackling the case from different perspectives: one a fellow magician and colleague of the victim, and the other a private eye grappling with a bout of amnesia. Use their unique skills and expertise to befriend and interrogate a huge cast of characters, investigate various locations, and hunt down contradictions in a winding narrative filled with twists, turns, and treachery sure to shock and delight would-be detectives and circus fans alike.
Turns & Action Points:
With only limited actions one can take before passing time, plan carefully about which clues to pursue and which locations to investigate.Twin Perspectives:
Alternate between a magician and a private eye: two different characters, with access to different information., and put the pieces together to see the bigger picture!Unique "Contradiction" Mechanic:
Gather evidence in your collection before combining conflicting reports to create a "contradiction," then challenge the deceptions of those who would deceive a master investigator!🕵️♂️ 8 fully animated characters with their own goals, histories, and motives.
🎪 10 gorgeous locations to investigate and revisit.
🎨 50+ set of CGs and 300+ panels of comics to bring the circus to life
🔠 A sprawling and non-linear narrative to engross and enchant
🎭 Different unlockable endings for each major character.
Awards and Kudos
Back of the Box Details
Steam Deck
Playable
DLC
2
DRM/EULA Notices
None
Achievements
None
Ratings
None
Demo
None
Metacritic
None
Content Notices
None
Controller Support
PS Xbox
Reviews
87%
Very Positive
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