In this demo, you will unravel the first quest in a thicket of intrigue, lies and secrets surrounding a mysterious death. Question the villagers, solve tricky puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the inhabitants of Havstedt - without being targeted yourself.

The sudden death of Bente Hansen shakes the picturesque seaside town of Havstedt. The townspeople are in turmoil: Who murdered him? What is the story behind the mysterious symbols in the town and - is there really a brutal beast lurking in the moor?

Uncover the truth behind the sea of lies and reveal the dark secrets of the inhabitants of Havstedt - without being targeted yourself.

Gameplay

Explore the open world: Move freely around a coastal town in 1870 and search for clues.

Lead exciting dialogues: Use the dialogue mechanic to question the residents, gather compelling information and find out who is hiding something.

Start a confrontation: Question the suspects and catch the perpetrators

Search for clues: Use your detective sense to find hidden evidence.

Crack exciting puzzles: Use hidden clues and, above all, your wits to find important information.

Evade detection: Slip into forbidden areas and survive the dangers of the moor – getting caught is not an option!

Pass the skill checks: Use your abilities in classic pen and paper skill checks (dice rolls).

Level up: Develop your character and decide which skills you want to improve.

Craft useful items: Gather resources and build items and consumables to improve your skills.

Make difficult decisions: Your actions affect the course of the story. Decide for yourself how you want to succeed: Through charisma, diplomacy, ... the mission is clear: crack the case!

Setting

The year is 1870 and the first functioning transatlantic telegraph cable has just been put into operation, heralding a new era of communication between the USA and Germany. Industrialisation and social movements are gaining momentum - and with it, critical discourse and conflict among the population. And then there is the Franco-Prussian War which worries people: nobody wants to be drafted.

Story

Valentin Schmidt, a young civil servant, just wants to spend his well-deserved holiday on the North Sea. After an eventful boat voyage, he finally arrives in picturesque Havstedt - but then events take a turn for the worse: Bente Hansen's body is found at the telegraph station.

Valentin's holiday seems to be over ... unless he uncovers the culprit and ensures safety in Havstedt again. However, he soon realises that every faction of the idyllic little town harbours its own dark, strange secrets. Who - or what - has Bente Hansen on their conscience?

Will you be able to get to the bottom of the sinister happenings in Havstedt?

Funded by nordmedia – Film- und Mediengesellschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen mbH.

funded by FFF Bayern.