Murder Mystery games

[Luciuspain]

Working on a dynamic murder mystery game its inspired but a lot of stuff but the killer and the motive change everytime.
Im heavily inspired by maniac mansion and love games that run on internal clocks for set events to put stress and pressure on the player.

What games did you enjoy involving twists and alternative story changes??
Heres a screenshot of a room from the game.

[yurgenburgen]

I recall Metal Gear Solid (on PSX) having more twists than was necessary

the colonel's been fired
miller is actually liquid snake
it was all a ruse to get snake to launch metal gear
meryl is made of roast pork
etc

[Luciuspain]

At 6/1/14 01:05 PM, yurgenburgen wrote: I recall Metal Gear Solid (on PSX) having more twists than was necessary

the colonel's been fired
miller is actually liquid snake
it was all a ruse to get snake to launch metal gear
meryl is made of roast pork
etc

yeh that was badass

[yurgenburgen]

At 6/1/14 01:09 PM, Luciuspain wrote: yeh that was badass

quite

also are you m knight shyamalan

[Luciuspain]

At 6/1/14 01:18 PM, yurgenburgen wrote:

At 6/1/14 01:09 PM, Luciuspain wrote: yeh that was badass

quite

also are you m knight shyamalan

god no just an indie dev that likes to doodle

[Gagsy]

Well, not a twist ending game but I suggest you check out a game called The Detective on Commodore 64. Game is basic as fuck really and if you know what you're doing you can complete it in like 5-10 minutes, but I imagine it has a look and feel of what you're trying to do. You can youtube a playthrough if its easier but I recommend playing it. Its got some nice deaths.

Good luck man. I fucking love murder mystery games and I would play the shit out of that.

[Ragnarokia]

At 6/1/14 02:12 PM, Gagsy wrote: Well, not a twist ending game but I suggest you check out a game called The Detective on Commodore 64. Game is basic as fuck really and if you know what you're doing you can complete it in like 5-10 minutes, but I imagine it has a look and feel of what you're trying to do. You can youtube a playthrough if its easier but I recommend playing it. Its got some nice deaths.

Good luck man. I fucking love murder mystery games and I would play the shit out of that.

I just watched a longplay of that, and I have to say I sadly find it very poor. No character reacts AT ALL to anything you ask or try to show them. Whether it be asking about a person, or the will, or a murder weapon clearly covered in blood on their bed. Sure they may not have been the murderer themselves, but come on! You are a detective and you can't even force people to speak when you clearly find very incriminating evidence in their room?

Personally I would promote the Ace Attorney Phoenix Wright games as "murder mystery" as they are based around protecting your client from accusations and using logic and evidence to discover the truth both in court and outside of court. It very much has a "who dun it" aspect to it....even though at some times it may be a little clear as some people clearly look evil right from the get-go, but other times it will surprise and twist around. The journey is always amazing and interesting.

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[Luciuspain]

At 6/1/14 04:06 PM, Ragnarokia wrote:

At 6/1/14 02:12 PM, Gagsy wrote: Well, not a twist ending game but I suggest you check out a game called The Detective on Commodore 64. Game is basic as fuck really and if you know what you're doing you can complete it in like 5-10 minutes, but I imagine it has a look and feel of what you're trying to do. You can youtube a playthrough if its easier but I recommend playing it. Its got some nice deaths.

Good luck man. I fucking love murder mystery games and I would play the shit out of that.

I just watched a longplay of that, and I have to say I sadly find it very poor. No character reacts AT ALL to anything you ask or try to show them. Whether it be asking about a person, or the will, or a murder weapon clearly covered in blood on their bed. Sure they may not have been the murderer themselves, but come on! You are a detective and you can't even force people to speak when you clearly find very incriminating evidence in their room?

Personally I would promote the Ace Attorney Phoenix Wright games as "murder mystery" as they are based around protecting your client from accusations and using logic and evidence to discover the truth both in court and outside of court. It very much has a "who dun it" aspect to it....even though at some times it may be a little clear as some people clearly look evil right from the get-go, but other times it will surprise and twist around. The journey is always amazing and interesting.

Thanks so much for the awesome feedback I mean it manic mansion was very special to me when I was little it felt very dynamic for the time. Had multiple endings and I remember playing with my uncle when I was very small. I will take the good and get rid of the bad believe me ill do my best and will show progress and take your suggestions and advice. A lot of what your speaking of is kind of what I need being a one man army is hard its why im coming here to get ideas and help on the mechanics side of things. feel free to add me up if you wana help in its development ill throw credit to anyone who wants to partake

[Luciuspain]

At 6/1/14 04:06 PM, Ragnarokia wrote:

At 6/1/14 02:12 PM, Gagsy wrote: Well, not a twist ending game but I suggest you check out a game called The Detective on Commodore 64. Game is basic as fuck really and if you know what you're doing you can complete it in like 5-10 minutes, but I imagine it has a look and feel of what you're trying to do. You can youtube a playthrough if its easier but I recommend playing it. Its got some nice deaths.

Good luck man. I fucking love murder mystery games and I would play the shit out of that.

I just watched a longplay of that, and I have to say I sadly find it very poor. No character reacts AT ALL to anything you ask or try to show them. Whether it be asking about a person, or the will, or a murder weapon clearly covered in blood on their bed. Sure they may not have been the murderer themselves, but come on! You are a detective and you can't even force people to speak when you clearly find very incriminating evidence in their room?

I use manic mansion because for its time it was very inovative but I really do appreciate all of the suggestions and input it means a lot as I said anyone want to throw an idea or a mechanic at me send me a pm or add me up ill credit anyone who helps out including the ng community.

[Luciuspain]

Really appreciate all of the suggestions and input guys it means a lot.
If any of you would like to get your hands on an alpha when its ready and give input and suggestions.
Send me a pm and add me up just let me know your interested thankyou so much.

[Urban-Champion]

At 6/1/14 01:03 PM, Luciuspain wrote: Im heavily inspired by maniac mansion and love games that run on internal clocks for set events to put stress and pressure on the player.

What games did you enjoy involving twists and alternative story changes??

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[Luciuspain]

At 6/1/14 02:12 PM, Gagsy wrote: Well, not a twist ending game but I suggest you check out a game called The Detective on Commodore 64. Game is basic as fuck really and if you know what you're doing you can complete it in like 5-10 minutes, but I imagine it has a look and feel of what you're trying to do. You can youtube a playthrough if its easier but I recommend playing it. Its got some nice deaths.

Good luck man. I fucking love murder mystery games and I would play the shit out of that.

Dude thanks so much Ill be checking it out tommorow need sleep thankyou so much for the suggestion.
Feel free to add me up dude. Ill send you alpha builds and grab input where I can get it.