Death & Faeology

About

You play a 1920s New York faeologist tracking down victims of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. The game blends visual novel storytelling with hands-on investigation using tools like a magnifying glass and UV light. Progress hinges on examining crime scenes, collecting evidence, and interrogating suspects to piece together a story that blends folklore with detective work. Your choices shape how you balance loyalty to a determined cop and a secretive employer, affecting how the case unfolds. The game earns praise for its tight mystery structure and rich character interactions. Players note the pacing mirrors classic murder mystery tropes but adds a niche academic twist through faeology research. A 2023 review site highlighted it as “a cerebral escape with just the right mix of puzzle-solving and tense dialogue.” While shorter than some visual novels, the 8-12 hour runtime focuses on a single compelling arc. The art style and period details pull you into its shadowy world without overloading on exposition.

Storyline

You are a renowned faeologist in 1920s New York who has been tasked with solving a chilling crime: Bizarre murders happening across the upper echelons of New York society, with the mystery deepening with every clue. Follow the clues with your fae expertise and keen investigative tools such as a magnifying glass and a blacklight, and gather vital information by interviewing those who hold fragments of the truth, all while navigating your allegiance between a relentless detective and your enigmatic patron. Will you unravel the truth and cement the importance of faeology in a world that relegates it to the realm of pseudoscience?