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About Tribunal 45
Tribunal 45 is a point-and-click narrative game set during the Nuremberg Trials, developed by Playing History in collaboration with the Memorium Nuremberg Trials. Released in November 2025 for mobile platforms, it follows Aline Chalufour, a real-life French delegate, as she navigates the legal and moral complexities of post-WWII justice. The game uses historical documents, trial transcripts, and archival footage to simulate her role in shaping international law. It’s designed as an educational experience, avoiding traditional action mechanics in favor of dialogue choices and document analysis. Expect a slow, deliberate pace focused on legal reasoning and ethical dilemmas.
Gameplay
Each session revolves around making decisions that influence the trial’s outcome, from selecting evidence to cross-examining witnesses. You’ll toggle between a split-screen interface: one side shows Chalufour’s perspective, the other a gallery of historical documents. Decisions are made via point-and-click options, with branching paths affecting the narrative’s tone but rarely its factual resolution. The game emphasizes research over action, requiring you to piece together context from primary sources. Sessions average 30, 60 minutes, with chapters structured around key trial moments. Controls are touch-based, with minimal UI clutter. While there’s no combat or puzzles, the weight of each choice creates tension.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Tribunal 45 4.2/5, with 68% completing the 4-hour story. 82% of players finish the main trial arc, though 34% abandon it after the first chapter due to slow pacing. Community moods are 71% curious, 63% respectful, and 29% frustrated. Critics praise its “carefully researched narrative” (Eurogamer) but note “mechanics feel like a museum exhibit” (Destructoid). The game’s 25 achievements, including “Submit the Geneva Convention,” have a 58% earn rate overall. 57% of players say it “feels like homework disguised as a game,” though 89% credit it with deepening their understanding of the trials.
PlayPile's Take
Tribunal 45 is best for history enthusiasts willing to trade pace for depth. At $6.99, it’s a low-risk educational experience with 25 achievable milestones. While the rigid structure and academic tone may alienate casual players, it’s a compelling, if dry, dive into postwar legal history. If you’ve ever wondered how the Nuremberg Trials unfolded, this is your gateway. Skip if you prefer dynamic gameplay. 78% of PlayPile users say it’s “worth the time for the subject matter alone.”
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