Deadly Trick Early Access Launches on Steam July 14
The game's blend of cooperative deduction and betrayal mechanics, with a unique 'White' to 'Black' transformation, offers a fresh twist on the social deduction genre.
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Finalblow's werewolf-type deduction game Deadly Trick will enter early access on Steam on July 14. The multiplayer game for 5 to 8 players features a class trial system where participants investigate crime scenes and deduce the culprit. Players start as 'White' but can transform into 'Black' killers. A mastermind also hinders progress. The early access version includes UI improvements and new features based on demo feedback.
The early access version is priced at 990 yen, with a 10% launch discount. In Deadly Trick, all players begin as 'White' and must complete class activities within a time limit to escape. If time runs out, everyone loses, so cooperation is essential. But a 'mastermind' works to sow suspicion, and any White who picks up a weapon becomes a 'Black' and can kill other players. After an incident, a class trial is held; if the culprit is not identified, all Whites lose. Players gather clues during an investigation phase and present them as 'propositions' during trials. Each character has unique special abilities that can be used for cooperation or betrayal. The early access build adds communication terminals for information exchange and psychological warfare, plus emotes and customization unlocked with free in-game currency. New characters, maps, and systems will be added after launch.
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