Murder at the Solomon Manor
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This is an entry for the 2008 CDN SpeedGame Competition. You have been warned Won 1st place in the 2008 CDN SpeedGame Competition.
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Premise
Solomon Manor is a clue-esque murder mystery in the form of a graphical text adventure/choose-your-own-adventure. The culprit is chosen at random at the start of the game, and the clues arranged appropriately, so there will be replay value.
Plot
You star as the renowned Detective, Alvis Doyle, who is visiting an old acquaintance, Mr. Solomon. During his stay, Mr. Solomon is murdered and Detective Doyle takes it upon himself to oust the murderer and solve the crime. Before he gets ousted himself...
Things become more interesting when the servant, goes into hiding and leaves small notes, little proverbs, as a clue to Doyle to help him discover the identity of the perpetrator.
Characters
- Detective Alvis Doyle
You are the legendary Detective Alvis Doyle, second only to Sherlock Holmes, who happens to be your father's roommate's sister's bestfriend's son. You have a brilliant career behind you and this current case shouldn't be hard to crack. You're the (second)best! At least... it should be easy... you suppose... perhaps?
- Mr. Solomon
The man with the money, to be precise. Over the years, through prudent investing, he amassed quite a fortune, which became the envy of many. His wealth brings him too many friends, or perhaps, too few.
- The Butler
Mr. Solomon's trusted butler has been serving him for decades, and in after his death, he serves him once last time. By chance, the Butler witnessed Mr. Solomon's murder, but unwittingly, was noticed himself. For fear of his own safety, the Butler must go into hiding. It is been known that the Butler is an avid fan of the Book of Proverbs, and perhaps he can use that to help the Detective unravel the mystery. But is he above suspicion?
- Professor Hans Clinto
The Professor is a mild-mannered academic, who finds a particular favoring to Mr. Solomon's extensive library. However, his research has not been as fruitful as he had hoped, and when Mr. Solomon began threatening to pull his research grants, the Professor becomes desperate...
- Colonel Edward Mackenzie
Allegedly hailing from a distinguished military career, the Colonel, now retired, lives in his past, squandering his days telling war stories. He has the pride the size of an elephant, and a temper to match, and Mr. Solomon has been known to be short with him at times...
- Horatio Fitzgerald Charleston "Wadsworth" Solomon II
A classic example of a rich child, Mr. Solomon's nephew, and closest heir, spends his days fruitlessly: drinking, eating, sleeping, gambling and otherwise laziness. This is unnerving to Mr. Solomon, a self-made man. Mr. Solomon has lately been considering on cutting his nephew from his inheritance, and good will, and the nephew is catching on that his days of leisure might soon be over.
- Madam Anna Zookenski
She was Mr. Solomon's one true weakness, a beautiful woman. She has been courting Mr. Solomon for quite some time now, and clear to everyone else, it's not for his wonderful personality. But she's becoming impatient. She knows he has a secret will, but never was allowed to see it. Is she willing to take a chance that she would be on it, and would she take the chance to claim her portion?
Screenshots
- Opening Page
Release
- 1.0
Contains the first part of the story. Downloadable Zip
