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Unravel a Mysterious Crime in this Immersive Detective RPG Prologue

Experience the official, free-to-play prologue to Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing. Set as a vital narrative bridge between the first and second installments, this standalone detective adventure plunges you into a suspenseful investigation where your deduction skills are the only weapon against a hidden killer.

Meet Valentin Schmidt, a diligent Bavarian official craving a peaceful holiday on the North Sea. His plans are abruptly shattered when the captain of his steamship collapses mid-voyage. Trapped on the high seas, Valentin must navigate a complex web of lies, dark secrets, and dangerous motives. Was it poison? A tragic accident? Only you can untangle the truth in this historical mystery game.

Engaging Gameplay Mechanics

• Full Investigation Experience: Explore an accurately recreated 1870s steamship, searching for hidden evidence in a rich open-world environment.
• Advanced Dialogue System: Interrogate eclectic passengers and suspicious crew members. Use your wit to extract information and identify who is playing you.
• Deep RPG Progression: Develop your character by strategically choosing which skills to master. Enhance your detective prowess to gain an edge during investigation.
• Classic Skill Checks: Put your fate in the hands of mechanics inspired by pen-and-paper RPGs, where your character's stats determine the success of your actions via dice rolls.
• Dynamic Choice-Driven Story: Use diplomacy, intimidation, or raw charisma to influence the narrative. Your decisions have weight and impact how you uncover the truth.
• Crafting and Deduction: Gather resources to craft useful items and combine your findings to connect the dots in a complex crime-solving simulation.

A Detailed 1870s Historical Setting

Step into a world on the brink of change. The year is 1870: the transatlantic telegraph is revolutionizing global communication, and industrialization is reshaping society. Yet, beneath this veneer of progress, tension simmers. The Franco-Prussian War casts a long shadow, fueling public fear and unrest. Fresh from solving a localized murder mystery in Wolpertshofen, our weary protagonist Valentin Schmidt finds no rest in Havstedt. Instead, he faces a deadly new threat on the waves.

Will you have the sharp resolve to identify the culprit before the ship reaches the shore? Download Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing - Prolog today and start your journey into the dark heart of a 19th-century mystery.

This project is proudly supported by funds from nordmedia – Film and Media Company Lower Saxony/Bremen Ltd.