Beijing, China / March 13th, 2024 - Calling all murder mystery fans! OMEGames Studio is proud to announce that their best-selling PC debut title, Murders on the Yangtze River, will be released in English via Steam on March 15th for $14.99. A demo featuring the first case is currently available for download.
Since its initial release on January 31st, Murders on the Yangtze River has sold over 150K copies in China and received an overwhelmingly positive review score from over 6,000 reviews! Now, OMEGames is excited to launch the game’s English localization, inviting Western audiences to experience a unique murder mystery journey in early 20th-century China.
You can watch the trailer for Murders on the Yangtze River here!
Murders on the Yangtze River stars John Shen, a law student in London whose brother suddenly turns up dead in the college’s dormitory. The police rule his death a suicide, but when Shen stumbles upon a newly published detective novel depicting a murder scene identical to his brother's death, he begins to suspect foul play. Convinced that the author is somehow involved in his brother's death, Shen returns to China to uncover the truth.
Inspired by mystery classics like Ace Attorney and The Kindaichi Case Files, Murders on the Yangtze River requires players to use logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and track the killer across seven complex cases! With challenging puzzles and captivating characters, Murders on the Yangtze River will have you hooked immediately!
Game features:
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A globe-trotting adventure - Help John Shen solve six complex cases, providing 10-15 hours of thrilling investigations to keep you on the edge of your seat!
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Solve complex cases - Use rigorous logical reasoning to solve crimes, interview intriguing characters, and experience mind-bending plot twists!
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Multiple endings - Find clues and use logic to find the killer! Can you correctly identify the killers, or will innocent bystanders get caught in the middle?
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Beautiful, brush-painted art style - Breathtaking, brush-painted illustrations and artwork bring the mountainside of Hunan, China, to life as you investigate.
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Unlock multiple achievements - Discover hidden achievements throughout the game to show off your detective prowess. Can you collect them all?
Interested in playing the English version early? Please send us an email to posthornpr@gmail.com to get a key!
To learn more about Murders on the Yangtze River, visit OMEGames Studio's official website or any of the links below:
Steam Store Page | Official Trailer | Press Kit | Official Website
For questions or media inquiries:
Branden McCully
posthornpr@gmail.com
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About OMEGames Studio:
OMEGames Studio is a Beijing-based indie developer that strives to bring unique and thought-provoking mysteries to players worldwide. Known for another highly rated 4th wall-breaking mobile mystery game, Detective Mimo, from 2021, OMEGames Studio is set to charm players again with its PC debut mystery visual novel, Murders on the Yangtze River!