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The Case of the Golden Idol
Description
Step into the shoes of an 18th century detective and uncover the mystery behind twelve strange deaths spanning 40 years, all somehow connected.
Unmask the true killers in this sprawling narrative and discover their devious motives.
Observe closely and reconstruct each scene of death. Your skills of deduction can identify each suspect, motive and murder weapon.
Reveal the true nature of the mysterious Golden Idol and those who covet it. Follow the journey of a cursed aristocratic family as you untangle a web of deceit and villainy in your hunt for the truth behind this dark conspiracy.
© 2022, Playstack and Color Gray Games, all rights reserved
Popular achievements
Third Case Solved
The Dramatic Departure of an Outsider
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Sixth Case Solved
The Explosive Events in the Forest Cabin
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Seventh Case Solved
The Strange Practices of a Secretive Society
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Eleventh Case Solved
The Slight Delay in the Peaceful March to the King's Castle
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First Case Solved
An Abrupt Termination of Contract
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Second Case Solved
The Untimely Passing of a Rural Gentleman
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Eight Case Solved
The Crowning Celebration by The Lighthouse
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Fourth Case Solved
The Murder at the Little Mermaid
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Fifth Case Solved
The Intoxicating Dinner Party
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7 h Main + Sides
7 h Completionist
6.5 h All Styles
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PC Gamer
89/100
A challenging and inventive set of mysteries to solve tied together with a brilliant storyline.
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Recommended
Witty, observationalist writing and a hands-off approach to deduction elevate this excellent period murder-mystery to a singular work.
Read full review »Guardian
5/5 stars
A treasure inspires murder, and your job as detective is to piece together the crime in this addictive 18th-century whodunnit
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