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Games Like An Exercise in Mortality - Chapter I

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Slip into the role of a detective and find out why a seemingly peaceful village suddenly has to hold a funeral every other day. To solve the mysteries, act as the perpetrator and simulate the crimes. Left completely to your own devices, it’s up to you to prove your ingenuity and wit.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: CorDubiumArts
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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