Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express - Deluxe Edition - Nintendo Switch
Review: 5 - "A masterpiece of literature" by , written on May 4, 2006
I really enjoyed this book. It captures the essential challenge people face as they try make sense of their lives and grow to adulthood.

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express - Deluxe Edition - Nintendo Switch

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£41.95

All aboard on the Orient Express! A thrilling adventure set in 2023 with legendary detective Hercule Poirot.

Murder on the Orient Express brings the classic tale to life in a way that will surprise even the most dedicated Agatha Christie fans. With brand-new elements added to the original story, experience the mystery and suspense like never before.

As you journey through the prestigious train, the legendary detective Hercule Poirot tries to solve the murder that has taken place on board while being surrounded by a cast of intriguing characters with their own secrets and motives.

Solving the mystery won’t be easy. With twists and turns at every corner, players will have to use their wits and detective skills to unravel the clues and piece the puzzle together.

Whether you’re a fan of the iconic Agatha Christie’s classic, a lover of murder mysteries, or just looking for a thrilling adventure, this new proposal will suit you. So come aboard the Orient Express, and let the journey begin!

- The game is a faithful but augmented adaptation of the original story, with a new character named Joanna Locke added to the mix. With her, you can regularly exit the train environment during playable flashbacks.

- Enter into Hercule Poirot’s head to discover mind maps and make deductions, adding an extra layer of depth to the gameplay. And don't forget the many puzzles with object manipulations that are scattered throughout each chapter.

- Get ready for major plot twists that will keep the players hooked until the very end. Murder on the Orient Express is renowned for having one of the best plot twists in literary history, and this game is no exception. But this time, set in 2023, you will lead your investigation in a whole new light.

- As you play, you'll take on the roles of Poirot and Joanna, solve puzzles and make deductions to uncover the truth behind the murder. In a 3rd person view, you'll inspect the sets and talk to all the protagonists, searching for clues and confronting the suspects.

PEGI 3+

PEGI 12+: Graphic and realistic looking violence is allowed towards fantasy characters and can feature horror content such as a strong threat or graphic injury. Violence to human characters must appear unrealistic unless it consists of minor trivial injury. Sexual posturing as the type seen in music videos is allowed as a sexual innuendo. Some bad language is allowed but no more than mild swearing.  12 is the minimum rating for games which teach or encourage gambling, although the descriptor can also feature on higher rated games.

Any game that would normally be rated at 3 but contains some possibly frightening scenes or sounds may be considered suitable in this category.

This game is rated by Games rating authority and PEGI

The Chelsea Gamer and the Video Standards Council