Bohemian Killing - (PC) Steam RU/CIS Digital Key
Steampunk Paris, set against the background of the late 19th century, torn
between tradition and modernity. Class differences and pervasive racism finally
lead to a tragedy. A year later you find yourself on trial, accused of a brutal
murder. How far will you go to exonerate yourself? Will you lie, seek evidence
to prop your testimony or, perhaps, pretend to be insane? Your imagination is
the limit.
OVERVIEW
Bohemian Killing is a narrative-driven courtroom drama, offering players almost
unlimited possibilities of solving the lawsuit, thanks to the complete
integration of gameplay and narrated story. It is also the first law-themed game
made by a real-life lawyer!
STORYLINE
Welcome to Paris of the late 19th century. The aftermath of the Great Revolution
offered a new start for each and every citizen, regardless of social class.
Alfred Ethon, a young inventor of Gypsy origin, benefits from the change,
becoming a symbol of success thanks to his hard work and innovative projects,
well ahead of their time.
Soon, a young woman is brutally murdered - a maid working for an impoverished
Lord, a relic of the old French regime. Is Alfred Ethon to be blamed for the
murder? The evidence points towards him... But you can change that.
As you stand before the court, all you can count on is your own intellect and
creativity. But how does that look in practice?
GAMEPLAY
Gameplay in Bohemian Killing is a combination of a courtroom drama, and a
walking simulator. It can be classified as a first person experience, or a first
person interactive story adventure game.
The story is set within two time frames. In the present, you find yourself
locked up in the courtroom. You're getting acquainted with the evidence, witness
testimony and questions posed by the Judge. Each question triggers a flashback -
and begins your testimony. During the flashback you find yourself in a Parisian
district, with each of your decisions, interactions and action affecting Alfred
Ethons' testimony and the final verdict.
To help you in your testimony, you'll have access to all the evidence gathered
on the case - expert opinions, reports and witness testimonies. Each of them can
be (but doesn't have to be!) refuted in a number of different ways.
In the Evidence menu you can familiarize yourself with testimonies of witnesses,
forensic expertises, physical evidences, etc. They are grouped into appropriate
categories, making them easy to find.
Sample:
A neighbor testified that at approximately 10 p.m. he passed you in the entrance
of the tenement house, noticing that your clothes were covered in blood? Try
testifying that your neighbor lies and prove that he has a reason to do so. Or
maybe you'll get into a bar fight just a few minutes before, so that you can
testify that the blood the neighbor saw was yours, and not the victim's? Or
maybe you will cut yourself while shaving, covering your clothes with blood that
the neighbor sees later? But what if the court finds your time of shaving
conspicuous and torments you with even more questions? How will you get out of
this?
With a wide range of possibilities that can lead to several standard endings and
one additional hidden one, the game doesn't consider any path "a bad one",
ensuring that each playthrough will be different.
To adjust the game to the preferences of each player, two modes are available:
* In the Standard mode, the outcome depends entirely on your creativity and
ability to solve logical problems. You will suffer the consequences of your
own actions.
* In the Story mode, your attorney will advise you as you progress along,
commenting on your decisions and choices, preventing you from acting in a way
that might prove to be harmful in the eyes of the court.
VOICE ACTING
The main character of the game is played and dubbed by a world-class film and
voice actor, Stephane Cornicard!
