Paris, March 13, 2021 – Today, during the Media Indie Exchange showcase, Microids unveiled that the detective game Murder Mystery Machine, developed by studio Blazing Griffin, joins its publishing label Microids Indie. Already available on Apple Arcade, the game will soon launch digitally on PC (Steam), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
“By launching Murder Mystery Machine on new platforms, we’re pleased to allow more players to enjoy this unique and thrilling experience” declares Vincent Dondaine, VP of Microids Indie. “We’re proud to accompany Blazing Griffin through this process, a studio renowned for the quality of their previous games such as The Ship: Remasted and Murderous Pursuits.”
Justin Alae-Carew, Co-Head of Blazing Griffin Games, added “We are thrilled to be working with Microids Indie and are excited to receive their support and expertise to bring Murder Mystery Machine to new platforms and new audiences.”
In Murder Mystery Machine, you join the D.C.A., the District Crime Agency. Your mission consists in helping detectives Cassandra Clarke, the young recruit, and Nate Houston, the experienced inspector, to solve numerous cases. It all begins when politician Frank Daniels is found dead in what looks like a burglary. Our two heroes will soon find themselves involved in a series of complex and interconnected crimes. Will you be up to the challenge and uncover the truth?
You will have to investigate multiple crime scenes putting your analytical and deduction skills to the test. Collect clues, connect evidence, interrogate suspects and find out who the culprits are.
Game features:
- A plot written by masters – Murder Mystery Machine’s story was written by professional film & TV writers to ensure that it delivers a compelling experience from start to finish.
- Engaging deduction mechanics – Deduce, solve, accuse. Every piece of evidence you collect will be added to your detective workspace. A dedicated place where you’ll have to use your deduction skills to recreate your own version of events as you connect a complex web of suspects, motives and clues to unveil the truth.
- Detailed & varied environments to explore – Dive into crime scenes you can rotate, zoom in and explore, each presented as a beautiful diorama.
- A modern noir art style – Enter a modern noir stylish world! The dark scenes are lit with a neon glow and the atmospheric staging enhances the game’s wider sense of mystery.
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Murder Mystery Machine is the third game to join the Microids Indie label, after Fallback and the Kingdom Majestic compilation. Microids Indie is a publishing label aimed at providing support to indie studios and developers with the launch of their games.
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Press contact:
North America
Vincent Gallopain
vgallopain@microids.com
About Blazing Griffin
Blazing Griffin is a Glasgow-based digital entertainment company which specialises in telling stories across a wide range of platforms and mediums with a specific focus on video game development, film and TV development and production and post production services. Blazing Griffin’s BAFTA award winning game development studio is behind games such as Murderous Pursuits, Distant Star: Revenant Fleet and The Ship. Murder Mystery Machine is their newest game, launching with Microids Indie across PC (Steam), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
About Microids Indie
Microids Indie’s objective is to help independent developers and studios bring their game to market. Our mission: Offering our know-how in terms of publishing, marketing, communications and sales to optimize the launch of their products.
About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.