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About The Seven Bad Apples
The Seven Bad Apples is a narrative-driven adventure game from 1564 Studio, released December 28, 2025. It follows Ranko and Astrid, two friends figuring out a mystery at a music academy during Christmas. The story centers on missing concert scores and seven suspicious suspects. The game blends dialogue choices with investigative elements, set in a cozy yet tense academic environment. It’s built for PC, Linux, and Mac, with single-player focus. The elevator pitch: a mystery where your questions decide the fate of the season’s biggest performance.
Gameplay
Players spend most sessions clicking through dialogue trees, selecting lines to question suspects. Each choice shifts story paths, revealing motives or red herrings. The game emphasizes pacing, you’ll replay segments to test theories, with branching outcomes affecting the final verdict. Controls are simple: keyboard/mouse for dialogue options. No combat, only deduction. The academy’s halls and practice rooms feel static but detailed, with ambient music swelling during tense conversations. Sessions average 1, 2 hours per playthrough, with a 33-achievement system rewarding scene discoveries and dialogue combinations.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings hit 4.6/5, with 82% completing the game. Average playtime clocks in at 6 hours, though 32% finish in under 4. Moods tagged “Calm” (68%) and “Determined” (53%) reflect the methodical pace. Critics gave it 92/100, praising layered dialogue. One user wrote, “Every suspect feels like a real person, not just a clue dispenser.” Achievement completion averages 70%, with 23% hitting full 100% via multiple endings. The most played character is Ranko (59%), while Astrid’s route sees 41% engagement.
PlayPile's Take
It’s a must-play for mystery fans who enjoy branching narratives. The $19.99 price tag matches its 6-hour runtime, but replayability pushes value higher for completionists. The dialogue system is sharp, though minimalistic art and static environments might deter action-hungry players. With 33 achievements and 8 endings, it’s worth the investment if you thrive in cerebral, choice-based puzzles.
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