The Secret of Chateau de Moreau

The Secret of Chateau de Moreau puts players in the shoes of suspect-turned-detective Antoine as he tries to discover the truth about his foster fathers murder and clear his name. Its a very tight, well-made mystery title that should delight fans of the genre.

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? In The Secret of Chateau de Moreau, players take on the role of Antoine, whose wealthy foster father has passed away under mysterious circumstances and left all of his wealth to Antoine. In order to claim his inheritance, Antoine also has to clear his name—and this is where the detective work comes in. To solve the murder mystery, players have to question other acters, solve puzzles, and search for clues. It’s a very well-designed game and well put-together. Mystery fans should really enjoy this ming app.

The actual gameplay is reminiscent of other point-and-click mystery games. As Antoine, players wander around the chateau searching for clues. The chateau is mostly represented as a floor plan; upon entering a specific room, players can search it for clues or talk to any acters present. Rooms are presented as single images; within a room movement is impossible. While exploring the chateau I was vaguely reminded of the Phoenix Wright games. Interactions are fairly basic, with a menu of dialogue options provided and the other acters responding accordingly. There’s a sizable cast of other acters, including Antoine’s siblings and the chateau’s staff.