The Devil's Men
| The Devil’s Men | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Genre(s) | Point-and-click adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Distribution | Digital download, Optical disc |
The Devil’s Men is an adventure game for Windows written by Kevin Mentz. The game takes place in 1871 England where the player must help solve a series of murders sweeping the countryside.[1]
Gameplay
Built as a point and click adventure game. The player must take control of the main characters to try and uncover the mystery of The Devil’s Men. This will invlolve puzzle solving, talking to characters in the universe and exploreing locations. Like many modern adventure games, The Devil's Men will utilize a choice system that will change gameplay and outcomes based on how players act or interact with the world.[2]
Setting
Taking place in 19th Century England, where the old world is evolving into a new more modern setting. It has been explained by the writer, Kevin Mentz, as : "I wanted to show that transition also as a transition from a historically somehow real era into something fantastical. You could describe it as the origin story of a new steampunk universe."[3]
References
- ↑ "The Devil’s Men". Daedalic Entertainment. Daedalic Entertainment.
- ↑ Leboeuf, Sarah. "The Devil's Men: Steampunk Sherlock Holmes". The Escapist. The Escapist. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ↑ Goorhuis, Kris. "Unusual Bonds & The Origins Of Steampunk with The Devil’s Men". CGMagazine. CGMagazine. Retrieved 14 October 2014.