Paradise is an island that regenerates every few millennia. The psychic power that the alien worshipers within release into the universe is meant to feed and eventually resurrect their fallen deities. But this force also attracts undesired interest from demons, who eventually corrupt each island - until a new alternate reality is birthed by the Council. The system isn’t perfect, but it will be one day - on Perfect 25, the next island-to-be. But on the eve of rebirth, the Council is murdered and Paradise is killed. In the aftermath, the “investigation freak” Lady Love Dies is summoned from exile to find the culprit...

Paradise is an island that regenerates every few millennia

Paradise Killer is a deep adventure game that sees you roaming the 3D environments in a quest to pick up clues as to who murdered the members of the Syndicate Council. Playing as Lady Love Dies, you are employed to scour the land, investigate any dodgy characters you come across and bring the murderer/s to justice. That's easier said than done as you soon discover that almost everyone you meet appears to have something to hide.

The background to the game is also detailed, helping to add another layer to the gameplay. Paradise is an island that regenerates every few millennia. The psychic power that the alien worshipers within release into the universe is meant to feed and eventually resurrect their fallen deities. But this force also attracts undesired interest from demons, who eventually corrupt each island - until a new alternate reality is birthed by the Council. The system isn’t perfect, but it will be one day - on Perfect 25, the next island-to-be. But on the eve of rebirth, the Council is murdered and Paradise is killed.

You are tasked with finding the killer

This is where you come in. Lady Love Dies is summoned from exile to find the culprit. You are tasked with finding the killer and building an airtight case against them. Take your case to trial and argue your interpretation of the evidence. Only when someone is successfully convicted can the crime be considered solved and Paradise be saved. The “truth” is that there are many possible killers, and many ways to build a case. Even if you make a convincing case for prosecution and get someone convicted, is the mystery really solved?

This is a challenging and rewarding game for those that like to soak up environments, search every area of their surroundings and generally use their brain rather than fists/weapons. It won't be to everyone's tastes, but if you're looking for a slower pace of game that really challenges you then this adventure outing will prove satisfying.

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Nick Smithson