Why Am I Dead At Sea

by Peltast Software

The Developer Says...

Why Am I Dead At Sea is an adventure game where you solve the mystery of your own murder. As a ghost, you will have to possess people and use them to investigate your surroundings. But in this place no one is who they seem...and everyone has a secret.

Players Like...

❤ Possess the Cast

As the ghost protagonist, you can take control of various passengers and crew members aboard the ship. The more you learn about a character, the deeper you can possess them, unlocking new abilities and dialogue options. For example, possessing the nervous young woman allows you to access restricted areas, while taking over the temperamental chef grants you the ability to read his mind in a surreal, psychedelic display of his turbulent thoughts. Carefully choosing which character to possess at any given moment is crucial for progressing the investigation and uncovering key information.

❤ Organic Exploration and Investigation

The gameplay revolves around actively exploring the different floors and areas of the ship, conversing with the cast of nine unique and complex characters. The game doesn't provide overt objectives or waypoints, instead requiring you to engage with the environment and people to discover clues and unlock new paths forward. Conversations branch extensively, with a multitude of dialogue options that change based on which character you are possessing at the time. This encourages experimentation, as you'll need to try different possession combinations to uncover new perspectives and revelations.

❤ Meaningful Consequences

The choices you make during conversations and investigations have a direct impact on the narrative, leading to multiple possible endings. For instance, choosing to fully possess the troubled young socialite and learn her deepest secrets may result in a vastly different conclusion compared to focusing your efforts on understanding the enigmatic ship captain. This sense of player agency and narrative impact elevates the gameplay loop, as you'll be motivated to explore all the different outcomes and character interactions.

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