Clue: Master Detective

Professor Plum · Fri 02/10/2009 06:20:11

This is an adventure game I'm making based on the classic detective board game by Parker Brothers; Clue.

You play as Inspector Pry, an PI investigating the vicious murder of Mr. Boddy. Like the game, the classic suspects will be there, plus a few extra from the advanced version, Master Detective.

Of course, everyone remembers Miss Scarlet, Col. Mustard, Mrs. Peacock...etc. But also joining the list of suspects is Miss Peach, M. Brunette, Mme Rose and Sgt. Gray.

As Pry, you will walk around the mansion, interrogate suspects, examine weapons and clues...before solving the murder of Mr. Boddy.

Though the game is based on Clue...

Pictures are hand-drawn by me.

The Cloak Room

The Courtyard

- graphics 10%
- puzzles 0%
- scripting 10%
- music/sound 0%

GreenBoy · Fri 02/10/2009 08:39:02

Cool I always enjoyed cluedo, that is until I lost my lead pipe. :'(

Will the murderer always be the same (ie most adventure games.) or will it be different every time you play?

Frodo · Fri 02/10/2009 11:09:19

Cluedo as an adventure game? :o

This is very interesting. Can't wait to see the finished result.

Professor Plum · Fri 02/10/2009 12:29:19

Quote from: Green Boy on Fri 02/10/2009 08:39:02

Will the murderer always be the same (ie most adventure games.) or will it be different every time you play?

I think it will be a single murderer. The reason being is that I honestly would have no idea how to script to the game in order to randomize the suspect, weapon and room. Plus, I'd have to make artwork for every single solution!

Crimson Wizard · Fri 02/10/2009 13:27:34

Sorry, maybe I am going a bit offtopic here. I never knew what is "cluedo"; however, some of the comments above reminded me a game I played quite a while ago. It was named "Jack the Ripper" and gameplay took place in London, where you had to find a murderer; you progressed by observing various locations, asking people and thus gathering clues - some statements that were put into special list, from where they could be used with each other in order to produce futher clue, until final accusation is created. Is this game is going to be in anyway similar to what I just described?

Darth Mandarb · Fri 02/10/2009 14:46:48

Well shoot ... somebody beat me to the punch! I've been planning an AGS Clue! game for a long time (even have some sprites and a background or two). Still, glad to see somebody else had the same idea.

Good luck with the game.

Joseph DiPerla · Fri 02/10/2009 15:56:44

YOU! Get back to making Star Wars Games and JP Cosmo Games.

:p

Back on Topic: Looks really awesome. Cant wait for it.

discordance · Fri 02/10/2009 22:19:25

I love that sketchy art style! Looks like some of the books I read when I was eight years old. In a good way. Classy.

Quote from: Crimson Wizard on Fri 02/10/2009 13:27:34
Sorry, maybe I am going a bit offtopic here. I never knew what is "cluedo"; however, some of the comments above reminded me a game I played quite a while ago. It was named "Jack the Ripper" and gameplay took place in London, where you had to find a murderer; you progressed by observing various locations, asking people and thus gathering clues - some statements that were put into special list, from where they could be used with each other in order to produce futher clue, until final accusation is created. Is this game is going to be in anyway similar to what I just described?

I played a game sort of like that too, except it was called 221b Baker Street and was based on Sherlock Holmes. It didn't have anything to do with Clue, though.

m0ds · Sat 03/10/2009 12:41:08

Awesome! Cluedo is one of my favourite pub quiz games

Best of luck, it's one to look out for!

Scarab · Sun 04/10/2009 05:44:04

This looks good
Ive never plaued the game myself, but I remember ages ago I once saw the book, Clue which included adventure-esque logic puzzles such as 'find out who is lying based on contradictions' puzzles and things like that. I'd love to see some of them make an appearance.

Quote from: Professor Plum on Fri 02/10/2009 12:29:19
I think it will be a single murderer. The reason being is that I honestly would have no idea how to script to the game in order to randomize the suspect, weapon and room. Plus, I'd have to make artwork for every single solution!

You could always release an expansion pack afterwards which has the randomisation.

This could be done by having the indefidual storylines and events for
e.g. Miss Scarlet is the killer
The weapon was the revolver
The room was the Conservatory

and the puzzles that lead to the player coming to this conclusion are adjusted accordingly, but it depends on how the gameplay is run (inventory puzzles vs dialog puzzles etc.).
peace
scarab

Professor Plum · Sun 04/10/2009 09:25:33

Quote from: Scarab on Sun 04/10/2009 05:44:04
This looks good
Ive never plaued the game myself, but I remember ages ago I once saw the book, Clue which included adventure-esque logic puzzles such as 'find out who is lying based on contradictions' puzzles and things like that. I'd love to see some of them make an appearance.

Quote from: Professor Plum on Fri 02/10/2009 12:29:19
I think it will be a single murderer. The reason being is that I honestly would have no idea how to script to the game in order to randomize the suspect, weapon and room. Plus, I'd have to make artwork for every single solution!

You could always release an expansion pack afterwards which has the randomisation.

This could be done by having the indefidual storylines and events for
e.g. Miss Scarlet is the killer
The weapon was the revolver
The room was the Conservatory

and the puzzles that lead to the player coming to this conclusion are adjusted accordingly, but it depends on how the gameplay is run (inventory puzzles vs dialog puzzles etc.).
peace
scarab

Hmmm. Too complicated for myself personally. I'd rather create sequels with the same artwork; different murder.

Anyhoo, I've got more room paintings done.

The Gazebo

The Fountain

The Library

CosmoQueen · Sun 04/10/2009 20:48:10

Woah I've never seen a graphics style like this before! I can't believe you drew all these by hand! You are insanely talented my friend!

Professor Plum · Mon 05/10/2009 05:30:19

Thank you all!

Another progress update. Col. Mustard and Inspector Pry have been created as sprites. Here's how they look.

GreenBoy · Mon 05/10/2009 05:33:46

For some reason I can totally see Winnie the Poo and Piglet toodeling through those backgrounds. I mean that in a good way, very professional looking images that should look fantastic in game and also set it apart from other games.

CosmoQueen · Tue 06/10/2009 14:06:15

Lovin the new screenie! Looks fantastic!

Intense Degree · Tue 06/10/2009 16:43:25

Love the art style.

At first I couldn't think what it reminded me of, but it is Quentin Blake of course! Really cool!

Professor Plum · Wed 07/10/2009 06:10:24

Thanks again. Yes, I'm sure Quintin Blake has inspired me one way or another.

Anyway, I redid the Cloak Room. It seemed it didn't seem to capture the elegance beforehand.

Old Cloak Room:

New (and improved) Cloak Room:

Frodo · Wed 07/10/2009 09:32:03

Wow, I love banister running up the stairs, and the grandfather clock.
I also love your screen with snakes winding round the tree.

Amazing.

You're style reminds me of Winnie The Pooh.

Professor Plum · Sat 10/10/2009 00:12:36

Another screenshot taken of Mrs. Peacock in the Drawing Room.

Calin Leafshade · Sat 10/10/2009 08:48:09

Winnie the Pooh should definately make a cameo.. best easter egg ever

Clue: Master Detective

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