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Posted June 16, 2023
The legend returns!

Known and loved, a classic story comes back in yet another reiteration – Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is coming soon on GOG!

Embark on a thrilling journey through time as Agatha Christie's timeless masterpiece, Murder on the Orient Express, undergoes a modern transformation. Set in the year 2023, this revamped rendition breathes new life into the beloved tale, promising surprises that will astonish even the most ardent enthusiasts. With a fresh infusion of elements into the original narrative, prepare to immerse yourself in a realm of mystery and suspense like never before. Rediscover the legendary Hercule Poirot as you step aboard the iconic Orient Express, donning the shoes of the renowned detective in a race against time to unveil the identity of the cunning murderer!

Soon on GOG!
Posted June 16, 2023
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From the game's page:
"Rediscover Murder on the Orient Express, adapted to the modern era of 2023 with a faithful but augmented adaptation that introduces a new character named Joanna Locke."

Of course it had to be adapted for the modern era. I guess no story is good enough by today's standards for anyone to be able to enjoy it as it was originally written.
Post edited June 16, 2023 by DarkBattler
Posted June 16, 2023
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Don´t forget these too:

https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/agatha_christie_evil_under_the_sun
https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/agatha_christie_and_then_there_were_none
https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/agatha_christie_murder_on_the_orient_express

PD: the best ever Poirot is David Suchet, Kenneth Branagh is not bad too imo.
Posted June 16, 2023
Apparently 'augmented adaptation' means replacing Hercule Poirot with Jim Carrey's Robotnik.
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argamasa: PD: the best ever Poirot is David Suchet, Kenneth Branagh is not bad too imo.
As far as I'm concerned, Suchet is Poirot.
Post edited June 16, 2023 by ReynardFox
Posted June 16, 2023
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argamasa: Don´t forget these too:

https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/agatha_christie_evil_under_the_sun
https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/agatha_christie_and_then_there_were_none
https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/agatha_christie_murder_on_the_orient_express

PD: the best ever Poirot is David Suchet, Kenneth Branagh is not bad too imo.
Suchet Always was my favourite Poirot but when I watched the ABC Murders newest TV version (2018) I loved the John Malkovich style. The story was true to the original (with new important additions), but the historical vision, art direction and mood was refreshing and special.
Post edited June 17, 2023 by Gudadantza
Posted June 17, 2023
Agreed on the Brannagh, but those middle series of Suchet take the biscuit for me.

Bringing us down to Earth again from Christie's flights of artistic moment, for those in love with TV detective fictions; recently aqquired the complete Rockford Files DVDs & they're wonderfully cliched & nostalgically dated period entertainment.

Back on topic, truly looking forward to the release of this little gem.

It is going to be fascinating to witness the logic and methodology of this very particular iteration in plain sight, laid bare, for all this World to see.
Posted June 17, 2023
Certainly looks like an intriguing case inspector.
Posted June 17, 2023
Why is this game's genre listed as action. I haven't read every single Hercule Poirot novel, but I've read enough of them to know that Hercule Poirot isn't exactly an action hero.
Posted June 17, 2023
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DarkBattler: From the game's page:
"Rediscover Murder on the Orient Express, adapted to the modern era of 2023 with a faithful but augmented adaptation that introduces a new character named Joanna Locke."

Of course it had to be adapted for the modern era. I guess no story is good enough by today's standards for anyone to be able to enjoy it as it was originally written.
Yep. Immediately lost interest when I got to this part. The funny thing is, if they just a made a good game with an entirely original story and called it Homicide on the Transsiberian Railway - a Joanna Locke Mystery, I'd be up for it. But no, we have to go the Tauriel way.
Post edited June 17, 2023 by Breja
Posted June 18, 2023
I read that Agatha made a good portion of her stories while washing the dishes. Cleaning dirty objects making them shine.
Posted June 18, 2023
Wait a second...doesn't this game already exist from like 10 years ago?
Posted June 18, 2023
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DarkBattler: Of course it had to be adapted for the modern era. I guess no story is good enough by today's standards for anyone to be able to enjoy it as it was originally written.
You want to enjoy it as it was originally written?
You can still do that easily, it's called reading a book.
Posted June 18, 2023
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Breja: Yep. Immediately lost interest when I got to this part. The funny thing is, if they just a made a good game with an entirely original story and called it Homicide on the Transsiberian Railway - a Joanna Locke Mystery, I'd be up for it. But no, we have to go the Tauriel way.
That's a great point. I would have loved something like that.
For me, the worst part is that they claim to be "faithful" to the original story, before saying that they have "augmented" it, instantly contradicting this first point.

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vv221: You want to enjoy it as it was originally written?
You can still do that easily, it's called reading a book.
Gee, thanks buddy! I never would have thought of that.
One could also wonder what the point in making a game based on a book is if it's not to respect the book in the first place.
Why not make a new IP inspired by the book instead? It would be more respectful to the author of the original story and more creative.
Post edited June 19, 2023 by DarkBattler
Posted June 19, 2023
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Catventurer: Why is this game's genre listed as action. I haven't read every single Hercule Poirot novel, but I've read enough of them to know that Hercule Poirot isn't exactly an action hero.
GOG (or at least one of the community managers) claimed that they get their tags from a internet database (without specifying which one), which I find hard to believe since the info sites made by players usually don't have tags that are completely bonkers (like Tomb Raider being a 2D game and not having a female protagonist).
Post edited June 19, 2023 by neumi5694
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