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Overboard!
2021
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Quick resume
GET AWAY WITH MURDER. Highly replayable detective game where you're the one whodunnit. From the creators of 80 Days and Heaven's Vault.
Global score
90/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Visual Novel
Pros
- Unique reverse murder mystery premise
- High replayability with multiple endings
- Engaging narrative and writing
- Stylish 1930s art and music
- Player freedom in strategy and choices
Cons
- Short overall playtime
- Some repetition in dialogue
- Limited character customization
- Price considered high by some
- Requires use of guides for full completion
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players have freedom to choose how to approach the murder cover-up, including framing others, manipulating evidence, or direct confrontation."
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Competence3
"The game requires skillful planning, timing, and strategic decision-making to successfully evade suspicion."
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Competition-3
"Focus is on personal strategy and exploration rather than competing against other players."
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Continuation4
"High replayability with multiple endings and secrets encourages repeated playthroughs."
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Cooperation-4
"Gameplay centers on individual problem-solving and manipulation rather than teamwork."
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Creativity4
"Players experiment with different strategies, dialogue choices, and approaches to cover up the crime."
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Domination2
"Players exert control over other characters through framing, blackmail, or murder, but interactions are balanced and narrative-driven."
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Escapism4
"Players immerse themselves in a fictional 1930s murder mystery setting to escape real life."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and curiosity rather than obligation."
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Experimenting5
"The game encourages trying new approaches and exploring different narrative branches with each playthrough."
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Exploration4
"Players discover new secrets, character backstories, and outcomes through multiple runs."
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Expression-2
"Limited character customization; expression mainly through choice of dialogue and actions."
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Fantasy4
"Players experience a fictional noir murder mystery with imaginative scenarios and characters."
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Fellowship-3
"Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction beyond narrative."
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Growth3
"Players learn character routines, secrets, and optimal strategies over multiple playthroughs."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention to manage time and dialogue choices effectively."
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Intimacy-3
"Interactions are mostly surface-level dialogue choices without deep emotional connections."
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Leadership-4
"Player acts independently without leading or managing others cooperatively."
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Progression3
"Players unlock new endings, achievements, and story branches as they progress."
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Relaxation2
"The game balances challenge and flow but includes some tension due to time limits."
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Sensation2
"Stylish art and period music provide sensory enjoyment but gameplay is text-heavy."
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Status-4
"Achievements exist but social recognition or competition is minimal."
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Story5
"Strong narrative focus with branching plots, character development, and multiple endings."
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Strategy4
"Requires planning, timing, and logical reasoning to manipulate events and characters."
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Thrill3
"Tension from time constraints and risk of failure creates suspense and excitement."
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Value0
"Mixed user opinions on price vs. content; some find it worth full price, others recommend sale purchase."
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Violence3
"Gameplay involves murder, framing, and manipulation, though presented in a stylized narrative context."
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Survival3
"Players must avoid failure by managing threats of suspicion and evidence within limited time."
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