- Murder Is Game Over Series Retrospective – Part 1 - 24 July 2024
After developing and releasing 3 “Murder Is Game Over” titles in 2 years, I’ve had some time to pause and reflect on what I like most about each one. These are my thoughts on the series as a whole. Best exploration – Murder Is Game Over My initial concept for this game was to have a murder mystery that emphasized exploration much more inspired by RPGs than adventure games. In hindsight, the world design from the first game was well done in terms of giving the player freedom to move around the world at their choosing. The map shape is based on a series of interconnecting circles including the castle's ground floor, connecting the second floor and the sealed wing, and finally, a secret passage connecting the castle to the surrounding countryside. The method of murder also relies heavily on the way the map makes a seemingly inaccessible area easy to reach through a clever shortcut. Not onl…
- 🕵️♂️🐶 Sleuths and Snuggles: Detective Guy and Cleo Unleash the Mystery with Furry Charm! - 16 February 2024
🕵️♂️🐱 Detective Guy and Cleo are on the case, but even sleuths need a furry friend! 🐾 Join us in unraveling mysteries and making new pals along the way! 🎩✨ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478850/Murder_Is_Game_Over_Deal_Killer/
- 👋 Hello there, fellow detectives! - 14 February 2024
Did you have a blast playing Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer? Your feedback means the world to us! Taking a moment to leave a review on Steam not only helps us enhance our game but also boosts our visibility, giving indie developers like us a chance to stand out. We're truly thankful for your support! 🌟🔍 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478850/Murder_Is_Game_Over_Deal_Killer/
- 🎩📎 Carol Winters: The Secretary Sleuth with a Dash of Drama! - 13 February 2024
Meet Carol Winters, the savvy secretary at the heart of the chaos in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. She's not just a suspect – she's a whirlwind of office gossip and mysterious memos, with secrets as juicy as a ripe tomato! Imagine this: Carol, with her trusty notepad and pencil, navigating the corporate labyrinth like a detective in a classic mystery novel. As the victim's secretary, she's seen it all – from mundane meetings to the scandalous secrets hidden in the company files! But that's not all, folks! Carol's got more drama than a daytime soap opera! Concerned about the company's future under new leadership, she's been unraveling more than just her boss's schedule. She stumbled upon a threatening note sent to her boss just days before the unfortunate incident! As our detective gang delves deeper into the case, Carol's office antics excite the mix. Will her secrets be spilled lik…
- 🌟 Enjoy Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer? Help Us Out with a Review on Steam! 🎮✨ - 9 February 2024
Hey there, detectives! 👋 Did you have a blast uncovering clues and solving mysteries in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Leaving a review on Steam helps us improve and boosts our visibility, giving indie devs like us a chance to shine. Your support means the world to us! 🌟🔍 🌟🎩 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478850/Murder_Is_Game_Over_Deal_Killer/
- 🎮🕵️♂️ Gerry Small: The Creative Conundrum with a Side of Spooks! - 8 February 2024
Meet Gerry Small, the quirky Creative Director at Hack Division Games in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. He's more than just a suspect – he's a walking puzzle with a knack for getting tangled up in his web of creativity and chaos! Picture this: Gerry, with his wild ideas and even wilder hair, juggling concepts like a circus performer on a unicycle. As Creative Director, he's the mastermind behind the games, but lately, he's been feeling the heat! The acquisition rumors have him sweating more than a game controller in a hot summer sun! But that's not all, folks! Gerry's got skeletons in his closet deeper than a bottomless pit. He's haunted by the death of the company's game designer from MIGO1, the victim in this twisted tale. Talk about a plot twist! As our detective gang unravels the mystery, Gerry's eccentricities add a splash of color to the canvas of suspects. Will his quirky pers…
- It's release day! Are you ready to solve the mystery? 👻🏔️ - 6 February 2024
🎉 The mysterious White Lady emerges as Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer releases today! 👻 Step into the haunted Alps and uncover the secrets lurking within. Are you ready to solve the mystery? 👻🏔️ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478850/Murder_Is_Game_Over_Deal_Killer/
- 👻❄️ The White Lady: Haunting Suspect with a Medieval Twist! - 5 February 2024
Introducing the White Lady, a specter of suspicion in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. With roots tracing back to medieval times, she's more than just your run-of-the-mill apparition – she's the stuff of regional legend, and her presence adds a supernatural twist to our detective escapade! Imagine this: the White Lady, a timeless ghostly figure drifting through the mist-shrouded peaks of the Alps. She's not your average ectoplasmic entity – oh no! Legend has it she's a harbinger of doom in these mountainous realms, her eerie serenades echoing through blizzards like whispers from the beyond. The White Lady's mystique is as thick as the fog that envelops the Alps. With each haunting wail, she sends shivers down spines and stirs imaginations with the promise of spectral secrets yet untold. But could this ghostly figure be more than just folklore in our murder mystery? It's a twist worthy…
- 🎭🏢 Sandra Berg: Crashin' Ex-Executive with a Dash of Drama! - 3 February 2024
Meet Sandra Berg, the ex-executive turned suspect in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. She's got more twists and turns than a rollercoaster ride, and her recent antics at the party are raising eyebrows faster than you can say "whodunit!" Imagine this: Sandra, the former bigwig at the game publisher, crashing the party uninvited like a wrecking ball with a side of drama. She's got style, flair, and a bone to pick with the late victim that's juicier than a mystery novel! Sandra's recent termination from the company wasn't exactly a walk in the park. She made quite the scene – threatening the victim in public like a character straight out of a dramatic soap opera! But was it all just for show, or does Sandra have a motive as big as her bold personality? As our detective gang delves deeper into the case, Sandra's larger-than-life presence adds a splash of intrigue to the mix. Will her secre…
- 👻🏨 Anna Russo: Haunted Hotelier with a Spooky Side! - 2 February 2024
Meet Anna Russo, the spirited proprietor of a quaint Alpine hotel in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. From cozy rooms to creaky floors, her hotel's got charm – and maybe a ghost or two! As a suspect, Anna's got more secrets than a haunted mansion's hidden passages. Imagine this: Anna, with her mischievous smile and a twinkle in her eye, welcoming guests to her charming hotel nestled in the shadow of the mysterious Alps. But lately, business has taken a nosedive, thanks to rumors of supernatural shenanigans scaring away visitors faster than you can say "spooky!" Anna's hotel is said to be haunted – and she's not afraid to lean into the eerie atmosphere! Could it be that her business troubles are just a cover for something more mysterious? Or is Anna simply caught up in a web of ghostly gossip? As our detective gang investigates, Anna's playful demeanor adds a dash of humor to the procee…
- 🕵️♀️ 🏔️ Our detective duo explores a mysterious cave - 1 February 2024
🏞️🕵️♂️ Embark on an adventure in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer! Our dynamic detective duo explores a mysterious cave, unearthing relics that could reveal the secrets of the Alps. What mysteries lie within? 🕵️♀️🗝️ 🏔️🔍 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478850/Murder_Is_Game_Over_Deal_Killer/
- 🕵️♂️🏔️ Ned Dillman, Esq.: The Legal Eagle with a Briefcase of Mystery! - 30 January 2024
Meet Ned Dillman, Esq., the slick lawyer with more tricks up his sleeve than a magician in "Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer." As the legal eagle representing computer conglomerate Comp Inc., Ned's got contracts to ink and acquisitions to seal. But what's really lurking inside that mysterious briefcase of his? Picture this: Ned, strutting through the Alps with his briefcase clutched tight, exuding lawyerly charm and a hint of mystery. He's the man with the plan, the master of negotiations, and the suspect with a secret just waiting to be uncovered! Ned's not just any attorney – he's the one who brokered the acquisition deal for the victim's game publishing business. Coincidence? We think not! Could his briefcase hold clues to the murder, or is it just packed with legal papers and the occasional snack? As our detective gang unravels the case, Ned's smooth-talking ways add a dash of court…
- 🕵️♂️ So many suspects! 🔎 - 28 January 2024
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- Somewhere in MIGO: Deal Killer is a skiing minigame. 🎿🐶 - 27 January 2024
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- 💪 Ty Lipson: Bodyguard Brawn with a Ghostly Quirk! 👻 - 24 January 2024
Meet Ty Lipson, the brawny bodyguard-turned-suspect in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. Former professional boxer turned security muscle, Ty's got muscles for days, but also a grudge that could rival his boss's business ambitions. Imagine this: Ty, once the impenetrable shield to the late Billy Kramer I, now finds himself in the suspicious spotlight. Was it a knockout punch of revenge, or was Ty just caught in the crossfire of corporate chaos? Rumor has it that the Alps might be hiding more than just snow – maybe even a ghost or two! Ty's got a fear as big as his biceps: ghosts. As our detective gang digs deeper, Ty's jittery demeanor adds a dash of comedic suspense to the investigation. Will the fear of the supernatural crack Ty's tough exterior and reveal his motives, or is he just a fighter caught in a punchline? Join us, detectives, as we step into the ring with Ty Lipson, a charac…
- ⚙️ New game mechanic in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer 🕵️♂️ - 22 January 2024
❄️🏔️ With Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death I wanted to introduce the idea of being chased around by a “ghost” like in Scooby-Doo. In the second half of that game, Elias Abel (actually the killer in disguise) randomly appears while exploring and moves toward the player. The easy difficulty mode is very straightforward. The hard difficulty mode also randomizes the time before the ghost appears so that it’s much more unexpected. The world map is designed to provide lots of opportunities for being chased, and lots of space to maneuver around an aggressive ghost. With Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer instead of going big, the concept was to go small spaces. I wanted the player to get the feeling of claustrophobia and being stuck in a small hotel with nowhere to go. There’s little room for a ghostly crook to hide or sneak around. So this concept got me thinking about what other mechanics…
- 🌨️❄️ Embrace the Blizzard of Intrigue! 🕵️♂️🏰 - 19 January 2024
Step into the heart of the storm at our Italian Alps lodge in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. The snow is falling, and secrets are swirling in the air! 🌨️❄️ Will the storm reveal hidden truths or bury the clues deeper? Bundle up, detectives – it's about to get chilly! ❄️🏔️ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478850/Murder_Is_Game_Over_Deal_Killer/
- 🏔️🕵️♀️ Lana Kramer: Threads of Mystery in a Pixelated Tapestry! - 8 January 2024
Meet Lana Kramer, the estranged daughter of the late Billy Kramer I in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. By day, she's a pro costume designer; by night, she's navigating the snowy Italian Alps with her estranged relationship with dear old dad. As Lana whirls through the Alps, the pixels of her past and present collide. It's a pixelated drama where every frame holds a secret, and Lana's tale adds a splash of intrigue to the snowy canvas of Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. What threads of mystery will be unraveled as Lana becomes a suspect in our pixelated adventure? Stay tuned! ✨🎮 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478850/Murder_Is_Game_Over_Deal_Killer/
- 🏰Lodge-bound for Intrigue 🔍 - 3 January 2024
As our pixelated heroes reach the lodge, the stage is set for a murder mystery that will challenge their detective skills amidst the stunning Alps. Will they crack the case, or will the secrets of the lodge remain hidden beneath the snowy beauty? Get ready to hit play on this animated Alpine escapade, setting the tone for the thrilling detective adventure that awaits in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. 🎮 🏔️ 🚀 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478850/Murder_Is_Game_Over_Deal_Killer/
- Billy Kramer II: The Heir to Spooky Ambitions! - 29 December 2023
Meet Billy Kramer II, the mysteriously scattered son of the late, great Billy Kramer I, in Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer. He's inherited his dad's knack for being ruthless but seems to have misplaced the focus along the way – oops! Unlike his old man, Billy II is all over the place with his ambitions. It's like trying to catch butterflies in a windstorm! The once mighty Hack Division Games is now facing a bit of a rollercoaster ride with its heir apparent juggling more ventures than a circus performer. Now, as a suspect in our thrilling murder mystery, Billy II finds himself under the detective lens. Is his ruthlessness a mask for something more mysterious? And, oh dear! The Italian Alps, once a serene backdrop, now echo with the laughter of ghostly business plans gone awry. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478850/Murder_Is_Game_Over_Deal_Killer/?utm_source=post4
