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About The Invisible Hours
The Invisible Hours delivers a murder‑mystery set inside Nikola Tesla’s secluded mansion laboratory. A diverse group of strangers gathers after receiving a puzzling invitation, only to find Tesla dead and a disgraced detective beginning an inquiry.
Players remain unseen, able to trail any guest or wander the estate for hidden evidence. The story interlaces the motives of a blind butler, a convicted killer, a celebrated actress, an assistant, a railroad heir, and Thomas Edison, all under the detective’s scrutiny.
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Narrative Premise
An invitation from the enigmatic inventor draws a mixed party to his mansion, each hoping to atone for a personal transgression. Their arrival coincides with the discovery of Tesla’s corpse, prompting an investigation.
Detective Gustaf Gustav assumes the investigative role, questioning the assembled guests while the player watches from an invisible standpoint, allowing observation of motives and concealed identities.
- Note early conversations for hints about each guest’s past.
- Compare each character’s stated purpose with their actions.
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Exploration Freedom
The player’s invisibility grants unrestricted movement throughout the sprawling estate, enabling observation of any character at any moment. This design lets you witness events from multiple angles without influencing them.
The mansion contains numerous rooms and passageways, some concealed, encouraging thorough searching for clues that may lie outside the main narrative corridors.
- Mark locations where characters gather for pivotal scenes.
- Return to previously visited areas after new dialogue appears.
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Character Roster
The guest list features a blind butler, a convicted murderer, a world‑renowned actress, Tesla’s former aide, a railroad magnate’s son, and rival inventor Thomas Edison, each bringing distinct backgrounds to the mystery.
Detective Gustaf Gustav, though not a guest, serves as the central investigative figure, interrogating the others while the player remains unseen.
- Track each individual’s movement patterns for inconsistencies.
- Listen for dialogue that subtly reveals hidden relationships.
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VR and Non‑VR Play
The title can be experienced using a virtual‑reality headset or a conventional display, letting players choose how to experience the story on their hardware of choice.
Both presentation styles let you experience the same murder mystery in Tesla’s mansion, following the interwoven stories as you choose.
- If using VR, adjust comfort settings for extended observation periods.
- Screen players may benefit from a wider field of view to monitor multiple characters.
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Platform Features
The game is a single‑player Windows title that includes Steam achievements, support for standard controllers, tracked controller capability, remote streaming to a television, and family‑sharing functionality. No macOS or Linux versions are listed.
These features are presented independently; none imply exclusive input methods or multiplayer modes.
- Use remote streaming to view the mansion on a larger screen.
- Family sharing lets multiple accounts access the game without separate purchases.
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