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About The Zodiac Trial
The Zodiac Trial drops you into a courtroom‑style mystery where twelve jurors, each linked to a zodiac animal, must cooperate or betray one another. Your choices shape the narrative, leading to dozens of possible conclusions.
Beyond the core story, the game offers over 30 hours of main story content, 13 distinct scenario routes, and more than 52 endings, each represented by a unique Death Card. An unlockable mode and narrator commentary add extra depth for players who finish the main content.
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Juror Cast
You play as Mouse, a law student, and encounter eleven other jurors such as Ox, Snake, and Rooster. Each character can become either an ally or an enemy depending on player decisions.
The personalities range from composed to mysterious, offering varied interactions that influence the story’s direction and the eventual ending.
- Observe each juror’s reactions early to gauge potential alliances.
- Consider how betrayals might open alternative routes later.
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Puzzle Types
The game features a wide array of brainteasers, from simple riddles on paper to complex murder‑mystery investigations. These puzzles are integral to progressing through each scenario.
Puzzles vary widely in type and stakes, from casual riddles to high-stakes murder mysteries, offering challenges for different kinds of players.
- Take notes on clues; they often reappear in later puzzles.
- Try different logical approaches when a puzzle feels stuck.
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Scenario Routes
There are 13 completely different scenarios, ranging from locked‑room murders to a turf war among jurors. Each route presents its own set of puzzles and narrative beats.
Choosing a route often depends on earlier decisions, making the game feel highly replayable.
- Experiment with different early choices to unlock new routes.
- Track which decisions lead to which scenario for future playthroughs.
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Endings & Death Cards
Over 52 endings are possible, each tied to how you live—or die—in the trial. Completing an ending unlocks a custom Death Card that represents that outcome.
A rare achievement is to guide all jurors to survive, though the game suggests chaos may persist regardless.
- Aim for cooperative choices if you want a hopeful ending.
- Note which actions trigger specific Death Cards for future reference.
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Additional Features
Beyond the main story, the game includes quality‑of‑life options, an unlockable mode for players who finish the core experience, and a Narrator's Commentary that provides insight throughout.
These features add replay value and help players uncover hidden details after completing the primary narrative.
- Enable the commentary on a second playthrough to catch missed hints.
- Explore the unlockable mode to see alternate perspectives on the story.
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