Casebook 1899 News

[p]I'm very excited to reveal that Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders launches on PC, Mac and Linux on September 4.[/p][p][/p][p]Step into the role of Detective Joseph Kreiser in four weeks as you explore the fog-shrouded streets of Leipzig and unravel four gripping murder cases.[/p][p][/p][h3]Watch the new trailer[/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Explore hand-pixellated scenes inspired by meticulous historical research. Examine clues, interrogate witnesses, and solve environmental puzzles as you navigate a city gripped by change and shadowed by crime. Your notebook and deduction board are essential tools—combine evidence, draw your own conclusions, and unmask the true culprit across four gripping murder cases.[/p][p][/p][h3]German Voice Acting, English and Italian texts[/h3][p]All dialogues in the game are fully voiced in German. Text is available in English and Italian, with more languages to follow after release.[/p][p][/p][h3]Uncover vital evidence[/h3][p]Scour beautifully hand-pixellated environments for hidden clues, brought to life with detailed, handcrafted animations. Each scene captures the atmosphere of a bustling 19th-century Leipzig, Germany.[/p][p][/p][h3]Interrogate suspects and witnesses[/h3][p]Cross paths with witnesses and suspects alike—but it's up to you to tell them apart. Gain their trust, ask the right questions, and uncover what they’d rather keep hidden.[/p][p][/p][h3]Use your notebook[/h3][p]Keep track of every observation and witness statement in your notebook, where each scene has its own dedicated page for easy reference when you need it most.[/p][p][/p][h3]Draw your own conclusions[/h3][p]Combine clues in your notebook to unlock new conclusions on your deduction board. Piece together the facts and identify the true culprit from a list of suspects.[/p][p][/p][h3]Your choices will matter[/h3][p]Your choice of culprit in each of the four cases determines the outcome, making this a true test of your deductive skills. A sharp eye and keen mind are your greatest weapons in the fight against crime.[/p]

I have just released an updated demo that better represents the game in its current state.
It has quality of life improvements like the interfaces (inventory, main menu, notebook) being controllable with mouse alone, keyboard alone (no mouse-wheel necessary) or a mix of the two. This includes a button for opening the main menu on the top-right corner.
Speaking of the main menu - that has also been completely redesigned to better fir the theme and interfaces of the game.
There are a lot of improvements to the games graphics as well. The only thing that separates it from the finished game is the voice acting. Some of the roles will be re-recorded by professional voice actors as promised in the Kickstarter.
Oh, and this demo includes the complete first case of the game. But this will change the closer we will get to the release date. So better be quick if you want to see if you can correctly solve the first case.

Are you craving for adventure game news? Do you want to see some of the most beautiful pixels ever put on a computer screen? Can't you ever get enough of snappy dialogue options?
If you answered any or all of these questions with "YES" then AdventureX in London is just the place to be. I know it's the place where I will be this weekend. But if you can't make it to London then this stream might be for you:
I will show you a very spoilery playthrough of the third case of Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders. I will explain why it really the second case of the game and what went into the design of some of the puzzles. As a bonus I will show you the one puzzle where I am unsure if I got the best solution to it.
But I will repeat this: this stream will have SO MANY SPOILERS! So if you don't want any spoilers better make sure the game is on your wishlist and sit this one out!

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The stream will be repeated several times over the weekend.