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How closely will the game adhere to the original novel?

We’ve made every effort to evoke the same look and feel of the novel in the game, but there are many twists that make the game appealing to those who have read the book.

Are there any new characters in the game?

Yes, a new character named Antoinette Marceau has been introduced to the game. As the game’s main character, Antoinette will assist the famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poroit to solve a terrible murder that has occurred on the train.

Can you only play as one character or will you be able to play as different characters?

You will only be able to play as Antoinette Marceau.

Will the game feature multiple endings depending on the results of your investigations or can we expect the original, now famous ending?

The game will not offer the exact same experience as the book. That just wouldn’t be fun if someone knew all of the plot twists and secrets behind the murder– so we’ve tweaked it by offering a different, unique experience. In Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express, players can expect to meet new characters and experience an astonishing ending that is different than the original story.

I understand there were some problems using the Orient Express logo. Can you elaborate on this?

No problems really, just a matter of respecting another company’s name and brand. As you can imagine, The Orient Express worked very hard to create a travel brand for itself. We respect the fact that it wants no confusion between our game and the actual train. That’s why we’ve made every effort to address the game as Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express.

What part will David Suchet play in the game?

Hercule Poirot, the same role he made famous in the TV movies.

As David Suchet has been signed for three games, one can assume that the next two games in the series will also be based on Hercule Poirot mysteries. Can you give us a clue as to the identity of the upcoming titles?

Unfortunately, this has not been finalized yet, but once we have additional information, we’ll be sure to share this with everyone.

What, if anything, do you think Orient Express improves on from the first game?

The biggest improvement in the game is the graphics. The graphical look has been improved by an increase in screen resolution, more detailed backgrounds, and higher poly count characters. This enriches the players experience because characters and environments appear more vibrant and detailed.

We have also added a unique hints system. It was such a great fit to have Poirot be this oracle of sorts, where if you are stuck or unsure of what to do next, you can go to him and he will steer you in the right direction. In implementation this is working wonderfully.

Were you pleased with the fan reaction to the first game?

We were very pleased with the fan reaction to And Then There Were None and have incorporated a lot of their feedback into Murder on the Orient Express.

As Agatha Christie/Hercule Poirot are known worldwide, do you find that you received different reactions to the first game from different parts of the world?

We are extremely pleased with the worldwide performance of the Agatha Christie franchise thus far. The game has exceeded our expectations in both North America and Europe.

Do you think the die-hard Christie fans are purchasing and playing the games or is the interest currently limited only to the adventure game community?

Our fan base for And Then There Were None was a good mix of Agatha Christie fans who may not be gamers, but picked up the game when they noticed the brand name or that the game included the novel, and adventure game fans who were looking for a new challenge wrapped up in a classic story.

 

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