Murder Diaries 2 takes a tiny step up from the original game, moves the narrative on by splitting it between two protagonists and asks some good questions on morality. The more abstract-level designs are appreciated, but once again it’s frustrating that old assets push things along.
EpiXR Games are beginning to make a bit of a name for themselves. With the Aery series in their back catalogue, and Life of Fly kicking around alongside it, they know how to make a pretty relaxing, pretty chilled affair. So we're not really sure what they are up to with Murder Diaries.
Hitchhiker may not be a game that is able to give you all the answers you want, but it will take you on an incredible journal that focuses on relationships, love, life, and death. It's a story about everything and nothing... and it's brilliant.
Without spoiling the story, if you liked the base game of The Outer Worlds, you will love Murder on Eridanos on Xbox. The narrative is tight and keeps you guessing, the new gear is fun to find and use, and the increase in the level cap has been reflected across the game.
Critically acclaimed and award winning, The Outer Worlds went down great guns when it released on Xbox, PlayStation and PC back in October 2019. That base game was then complemented by the Peril on Gorgon expansion in 2020, with more of the same great story, a ton of content, and a raising of the level cap all in place. Now though it's time to head to The Outer Worlds once more with a Murder on Eridanos.
And so it begins... the first of the additionally announced episodes, serving as an extension, to the inaugural Minecraft: Story Mode season has arrived. The question is, whether it’ll be a worthwhile addition, or if Telltale Games should’ve just called it a day when the original story arc came to an end. There’s really only one way to find out, and that’s by stepping into episode six, ‘A Portal to Mystery’.
Put your hands up anyone that absolutely despised the online conference calls with family and friends during lockdown. I’ll admit it, I hated them, and they only affected my social needs negatively. No amount of quizzes, banter or seeing my niece smile for the first time made them any more enjoyable. But a murder mystery where you must work against the clock to discover who poisoned Uncle Marcus? Now that sounds interesting. Find out Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus? today on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch and mobile.
If you feel your Christmas period is devoid of a gritty sci-fi murder mystery to get your teeth into, then Assemble Entertainment’s Lacuna - A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure will sort you right out!
