Yo, aspiring Sherlocks and Hercule Poirots of the gaming world, brace yourselves. EQ Studies just dished out the 411 on their upcoming title, Scene Investigators. Pencil in October 24 on your calendars, fam. This PC title will launch on Steam for a smooth $24.99 USD, and it’s packin’ 8.5 unique crime scenes for your sleuthing pleasure.
The Real Deal on Scene Investigators
This ain’t your grandpa’s Clue board game. Scene Investigators dives deep into the essence of true crime, escape room puzzles, and detective films. Players are gonna slide into digitally-recreated crime scenes, get their eyes on the prize (evidence, y’all), and let those brain gears grind to piece together the big picture. It’s about channeling your inner detective, but don’t expect anyone to hold your hand through it.
How The Game Operates
In this near-futuristic setting, you’re the rookie with big dreams—aiming for that licensed investigator badge. To get there, you’ll face a lineup of reconstructed case files that swing between brain-busting and downright confounding. Your toolkit? Just that big ol’ brain of yours, tuned to the frequencies of perception and deductive reasoning.
More Than Just a Mystery Game
Let’s keep it 100: Scene Investigators is not just about following a storyline. This comes from the same devs who gave us The Painscreek Killings. It’s more about the method—the Sherlock Holmes-style deduction. You’re gonna have to peep at every nook and cranny, weigh motives, and basically be the judge, jury, and CSI all rolled into one.
True Crime Elements Unpacked
EQ Studies ain’t playin’ when they say you’ve got to analyze everything. We’re talking about scoping out the scenes, jotting down anything that even smells like a clue, and cooking up theories based on what you find. This is a lone-wolf quest, no hints or cheats.
The 70/30 Principle
Here’s the kicker: Not all pieces of the puzzle will be handed to you. You might get about 70% of what you need, but for the rest? Time to put on your thinking cap and make those leaps of logic to fill in the blanks. Gut feelings aren’t just for taco night, y’all.
Environments Tell Stories Too
From the smudged pink lipstick on a wine glass to the angle of a bullet hole in the wall, your environment is a silent witness. Observe, deduce, and connect these clues to paint the full picture of each crime scene.
Co-Op Deduction
While Scene Investigators is a solo mission, it’s still solid for streaming or some couch co-op action with your squad. So you can all get in on that “whodunit” vibe.
Language Supp2ort
Don’t sweat if English ain’t your jam. The game comes localized in a heap of languages, including German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and Spanish.
Take Note, Gamers
Scene Investigators is shaping up to be the ultimate mental gym for aspiring detectives. No hand-holding, just pure deductive reasoning, and investigative gameplay. Mark that release date and get ready to play the detective game that’ll challenge even the sharpest of minds.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
