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❄️🏔️ 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 I could use for a hero or villain to trick people.

That’s how I came up with the new costume mechanic for this new game in the series. Just because there’s no space to hide doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways that a person can be deceptive. Partway through the game, our detectives discover a trove of costumes that Guy can wear as a disguise. The disguises will prompt instances of mistaken identity and different (sometimes extremely silly) reactions from suspects. The costume theme might also play an essential part in how the crime was committed, and how the detective solves the case.



Do you prefer being chased around a village by a spooky ghost, or being stuck in a mountain top chalet during a blizzard with nowhere to go? As the Murder Is Game Over series continues to evolve, my goal is to come up with different gameplay concepts and mechanics that make each title feel different and unique. 🥸

Thanks for reading!

Matt (indiedev of Murder Is Game Over series)

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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! ❄️🏔️

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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! ✨🎮

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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. 🎮 🏔️ 🚀

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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.

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