Microids is set to put gamers into the shoes of famous detective Hercule Poirot this October with the release of Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express, a modernised adaptation of the literary classic for consoles and PC, and you can check out the official trailer for the new detective title below, along with a selection of screenshots…
Game features:
- Faithful, but fresh: The game is a faithful but fresh adaptation of the original story, with a new character named Joanna Locke added to the story. Playing as Joanna, players can exit the confines of the train during playable flashbacks.
- Embody the legendary detective Hercule Poirot: Enter Hercule Poirot’s head to discover mind maps and make deductions as he navigates the puzzles and objects scattered throughout each chapter.
- A rich adventure with strong twists: Murder On the Orient Express is renowned for one of the most famous plot twists in literary history, and Microids’ game is no exception. But with events taking place in 2023, the investigation will see players venture in new directions.
- A brilliant detective and mystery game: Players 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, players will inspect the environment and talk with the protagonists, searching for clues and confronting the suspects.
Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express will release on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC on October 19th.