The award-winning team at Microids has officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated sequel to Hercule Poirot: The First Cases. The new game, Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case, is set to make its grand debut on August 29th, 2023.
The Parisian game publisher has worked alongside the renowned Blazing Griffin studio, winner of the BAFTA Scotland’s Best Game Award in 2022, to create this detective adventure game. Buckle up for an exciting trip across multiple platforms including PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
The Mystery Unfolds
The London Case brings you another delightful episode from Hercule Poirot’s remarkable adventures, crafted meticulously to resonate with the unique style and tone of Agatha Christie. This time, you’ll be joining forces with Arthur Hastings, Poirot’s trusted sidekick, as you undertake a critical mission to safeguard a precious work of art in transit to London.
However, as expected, not everything will go according to plan. Opening night is just the beginning of a fresh mystery set in the heart of London. You will embark on an all-new investigation, scrutinising the capital, unearthing clues, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and solving a compelling mystery that would challenge even Poirot’s astute mind.
What’s New?
Get ready to immerse yourself in enhanced environments teeming with more detail, weather effects, and lifelike audio. An ingenious match puzzle system will assist you in challenging the testimonies of suspects, while new first-person inspection puzzles offer a more cinematic perspective of the crime scenes.
Additionally, Poirot’s iconic mindmaps are making a return. Assemble facts and information to build detailed character profiles of suspects and utilise your ‘little grey cells’ to establish connections that could crack the case wide open.
Finally, Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case comes fully voiced in English, French and German, allowing for an immersive gaming experience.
Get ready to embark on this captivating mystery journey available both in physical and digital editions. We’ll compile a Where To Buy guide for you as soon as the game is available to buy.
Come and Join the Adventure!
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Are you ready to step into Poirot’s shoes and unravel the secrets of The London Case?