The Deed II

The Deed II is a murder-mystery game about killing Frank Graceman and getting away with it. In 1925, Kenneth Miller was committed to a mental asylum, where he and the other patients were tortured and abused nightly by sadistic orderlies. Eight years later, while visiting Paris, Miller recognises Graceman outside a brothel. He follows him inside, seeing a chance to take revenge.

La Fleur Rouge

Set in a Paris brothel called La Fleur Rouge, the game introduces a varied cast of characters, each with a story to tell. The establishment caters mainly to sadomasochistic fantasies and is a favourite haunt of Graceman. Paris had been known for 150 years for its diverse and luxurious brothels.

Plan the murder

You can choose from blunt instruments, surgical tools, piano wire and poison. The game features 10 NPCs who can become suspects: by finding evidence that suggests one of them had a strong motive to kill Graceman, you can set them up to take the blame.

Time advances naturally, with an on-screen clock to track the minutes. NPCs follow their own schedules, including Graceman, so you need to choose when to act.

Face the inspector

After the murder, you must convince Paris's best detective that you are innocent or frame someone who is. The game has more possible endings than before, including some that may be surprising.