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About The Deed
The Deed is an Adventure‑RPG that places the player in a dark twist on a classic murder mystery. You assume the role of Arran Bruce, heir to Dunshiel House, who plots to eliminate his sister and claim his inheritance. The game focuses on choices: dialogue, actions, and the method of murder all shape the story.
Exploration of the family estate reveals a dysfunctional household of relatives and servants, each capable of becoming a suspect. After committing the crime, you must confront a perceptive Inspector, planting evidence and answering questions to avoid detection. Multiple endings reflect the outcomes of your decisions.
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Family and House Exploration
Dunshiel House serves as the central location where you meet Arran's twisted family and their staff. Every conversation and action you take can influence the narrative direction and potential suspects. The environment is designed for thorough investigation, encouraging players to observe details that may later become crucial when framing another character for the crime.
- Take note of each character’s relationship to Arran before deciding whom to implicate.
- Compare the reactions of different family members to gauge who might be more easily blamed.
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Choosing a Murder Weapon
The game offers ten possible murder weapons, ranging from a rope and candlestick to rat poison. Selecting a weapon influences which characters may become suspects based on the method used. Consider the practicality and traceability of each item; some may leave more obvious clues, affecting how the Inspector perceives the crime scene.
- Match the weapon to a character whose access to it would seem plausible.
- Weigh the likelihood of forensic evidence linking the weapon to a particular suspect.
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Planting Evidence
After the deed, you can frame the father, mother, maid, or butler by placing incriminating items in strategic locations. Successful planting raises the Inspector’s suspicion toward the chosen individual. Timing and placement are crucial; the right evidence in the right spot can shift blame away from Arran and toward another household member.
- Identify which character’s routine would naturally bring them near the planted item.
- Observe the Inspector’s line of questioning to decide which evidence will be most convincing.
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Facing the Inspector
The wily Inspector conducts an interview after the murder, probing for inconsistencies and hidden motives. Your responses can either deflect suspicion or incriminate you further. The dialogue system reacts to prior choices, so earlier actions—weapon choice, evidence planting, and character interactions—directly affect the Inspector’s perception and the final outcome.
- Recall details of your earlier decisions to answer consistently.
- Compare the Inspector’s tone when you provide alibis versus when you are evasive.
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Platform and Steam Features
The Deed is available on Windows via Steam, supporting single‑player gameplay, achievements, trading cards, and Family Sharing. These features are integrated without affecting core story mechanics. While the game runs on Windows, it does not list macOS or Linux support, and no additional multiplayer or online components are mentioned.
- Enable Family Sharing to let multiple accounts access the game on the same machine.
- Track your progress toward Steam Achievements as a measure of completed story branches.
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