"Who is pulling the strings behind the glistening façade of Hollywood?"
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概要
Step into the shoes of a detective in 1970s Hollywood, where a series of gruesome murders shocks the film industry. Unlike traditional hidden object games, this is a true test of deduction where you must scour crime scenes for keywords, fill in 'Mad Libs' style hypothesis grids, and unravel a complex conspiracy involving actors, writers, and producers.
ストーリー
The narrative plunges players into the gritty underbelly of late-70s Hollywood, peeling back the glamour to reveal a world of double-dealing, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. As you investigate the deaths of Tinseltown's elite, disparate cases begin to link together, hinting at a mysterious cult or shadow organization pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Gameplay
Core gameplay revolves around pure logic and deduction rather than pixel hunting. Players explore 2D static scenes to gather textual clues, identify inconsistencies in suspect testimonies, and physically link evidence on a string board. The central mechanic involves completing sentence grids with collected keywords to formulate hypotheses about the killer, weapon, and motive.
Key Features
- 1Mad Libs-Style Deduction Grids
- 2Interactive Evidence String Board
- 3Lie Detection & Interrogation
- 4Escalating Case Complexity
- 5Interconnected Murder Conspiracy
- 6Authentic 1970s Noir Atmosphere
- 7Keyword-Based Investigation
Highlights
Pros & Cons
長所
- +Rewarding logic puzzles for true thinkers
- +Stylish noir presentation and mood
- +Complex, multi-layered mystery writing
- +Innovative hypothesis mechanics
短所
- -Note organization can feel unpolished
- -No voice acting (text-heavy)
- -High difficulty curve for casual players
Game Ratings
Requires critical thinking and hypothesis testing
Gritty 70s noir with graphic novel visuals
A web of conspiracy and Hollywood scandals
Minimal guidance; demands player attention
Methodical investigation and reading
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love piecing together complex logic puzzles
Fans of gritty crime stories and vintage aesthetics
Those seeking a dark, mature storyline
Similar To
Deduction Mechanics
The Case of the Golden Idol
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Logic System
Return of the Obra Dinn
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Atmosphere
L.A. Noire
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💡 Did You Know?
The 'Mad Libs' mechanic was directly inspired by The Rise of the Golden Idol.
Despite the stillness of the scenes, subtle animations like twinkling mirrorballs bring the world to life.
Created by solo developer Lorenzo Boni under the studio name BRANE.
Cases escalate from simple single-victim crimes to complex webs requiring over 60 clues.
Latest Updates & Events
Confidential Killings - A Detective Game - 10% OFF on Steam
Confidential Killings - A Detective Game is currently featured on the Steam store!
“Sleek and seductive... a satisfying challenge for experienced detectives.”— The Escapist
“Who will be next on the killer's casting call?”— Official Trailer
Game Ratings
Requires critical thinking and hypothesis testing
Gritty 70s noir with graphic novel visuals
A web of conspiracy and Hollywood scandals
Minimal guidance; demands player attention
Methodical investigation and reading
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love piecing together complex logic puzzles
Fans of gritty crime stories and vintage aesthetics
Those seeking a dark, mature storyline
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
The 'Mad Libs' mechanic was directly inspired by The Rise of the Golden Idol.
Despite the stillness of the scenes, subtle animations like twinkling mirrorballs bring the world to life.
Created by solo developer Lorenzo Boni under the studio name BRANE.
Cases escalate from simple single-victim crimes to complex webs requiring over 60 clues.
Latest Updates & Events
Confidential Killings - A Detective Game - 10% OFF on Steam
Confidential Killings - A Detective Game is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
Game Details
- Developer
- BRANE
- Publisher
- Surefire.Games
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Adventure, Puzzle +1
- Atmosphere
- mysterious