Monochrome Mysteries

Monochrome Mysteries is a first-person puzzle story-driven episodic murder mystery game. The player takes on the role of a recently deceased spirit investigating their own murder. Players use newfound spirit powers to reveal auras of important objects, possess the living to use their skills, and collect the clues vital to their vengeance. In the only developed episode, Hard Times At The Heavy Heart Motel: The Heavy Heart Motel has several suspicious residents, each with their own story and motives. Will you be able to find your murderer and enact just revenge? Come find out at the Heavy Heart Motel. The initial prototype of Monochrome Mysteries was developed by a separate team that I was a part of in a rapid-prototyping design class. The next semester in a game production class this concept was selected to be continued. The Initial prototype was geared towards utilizing a photo-taking mechanic, using an in-game camera in a noir monochromatic style, and solving mysteries around a city.