Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse
Release date: Feb 6, 2025
Developers: HitherYon Games
Publishers: HitherYon Games
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Following the death of a family matriarch, the surviving heirs return from abroad to their childhood home in The Berkshires. But in addition to the family’s Victorian mansion, sprawling acreage, and millions of dollars, they’ve also inherited something much more sinister. A spooky masked figure appears and warns the siblings that they will be the next victims of a grizzly family curse dating back to the Gilded Age. After another fatality on the property, the prophecy is seemingly proven true. Can you help Cleo and Detective Guy crack the mystery of multiple murders and a 150-year-old legend? Features - stand-alone murder mystery whodunit RPG - play as a detective and dog crime-solving team - explore the area and look for clues - interview suspects and make deductions - solve the case and apprehend the guilty - optional horror gameplay - new 'open world' design. 

Press reviews: “If you like whodunit games and have played other titles in the series, Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse is a must-have addition to your library. On the other hand, if you are new to the series, this is a great place to start.” 85/100 – 1 Up Nerd “The game’s true strength lies in a lovingly crafted, often ethereal atmosphere — well-defined and interesting visuals paired with a soundtrack that bounds between mellow, mysterious and malevolent at different turns.” The Berkshire Eagle “Simple but short, stylish, and surprisingly comfy, The Blackinton Curse turns a traditional whodunnit into a bite-sized mystery adventure with the feel of a visual novel and a hint of old-school JRPG flair.” 75/100 – Adventure Game Hotspot