Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale

by Active Fungus Studios

The Developer Says...

In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.

Players Like...

❤ Game Fundamentals

Players step into the shoes of Valentin Schmidt, a medical student investigating a mysterious death in 1866 Wolpertshofen. The experience blends intricate detective work with deep narrative choice, allowing players to shape the story through strategic interactions.

❤ Detective Investigation Mechanics

Players activate a "concentration mode" to uncover hidden clues, carefully listening for audio cues and scanning environments. The mode drains an energy meter, forcing players to strategically consume pretzels to maintain investigative capabilities. Each missed clue potentially closes narrative branches.

❤ Dialogue and Skill Checks

The game's conversation system uses Dungeons & Dragons-style d20 dice rolls. Players must succeed in four consecutive skill checks, with each failure potentially reducing the character's relevant attribute. For example, a failed charisma check might lower social interaction effectiveness or block critical story information.

❤ Character Progression

Experience points unlock skill upgrades across attributes like diplomacy, observation, and physical prowess. Players customize their investigator's approach—choosing between smooth-talking negotiations, keen analytical reasoning, or physical intimidation.

❤ Narrative Complexity

Eleven potential endings emerge from player choices, creating a dynamic storytelling experience. Decisions ripple through the narrative, transforming relationships, uncovering hidden village secrets, and dramatically altering the murder investigation's resolution.

❤ Unique Gameplay Elements

Craftable items providing temporary skill boosts, optional stealth and combat scenarios, authentic 19th-century Bavarian cultural interactions, and multiple problem-solving approaches.

❤ Player Consensus

Enthusiasts praise the innovative mechanics, emphasizing the compelling narrative flexibility and the nuanced skill-check system that keeps investigations unpredictable and engaging.

❤ Recommended For

Players seeking deeply interactive storytelling, historical mystery experiences, and games offering substantial player agency.

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