Welcome to Overboard!
Overboard! is an engaging, interactive detective game where you play as the murderer aboard the SS Hook, a luxurious ship heading out of New York in July 1935. The challenge? You have eight hours to cover your tracks and avoid being caught. Using a combination of wit, manipulation, and charisma, you must deceive other passengers, create alibis, and shift suspicion onto others. With multiple possible outcomes and decisions, the game is highly replayable, allowing you to uncover all the secrets and attempt the perfect crime. Download Overboard! now!
Features of Overboard!
- Dynamic, Replayable Story:
Every choice you make affects the narrative, offering new paths and possibilities. You can lie, betray, befriend, or manipulate other characters to achieve your goal—getting away with murder.
- Real-Time Gameplay:
You have only eight hours to escape justice, and the clock is always ticking. Each decision you make and each action you take must be timed wisely.
- Simulated Character Reactions:
The world is alive with characters who act independently, remember everything they see and hear, and react to your actions. This means that your behavior has long-lasting consequences throughout the story.
- Multiple Endings:
The game has a wide range of potential endings, depending on how well you manage to cover up your crime and manipulate the other characters. Play through multiple times to uncover all the secrets and find the perfect way to escape.
- Built on Ink Narrative Engine:
Powered by the award-winning ink narrative engine, Overboard! features deep, branching storytelling and multiple outcomes based on your choices, creating a rich, interactive experience.
Top 5 FAQs on Overboard!:
1. How long does a single playthrough of Overboard! take?
A single playthrough lasts approximately 30-45 minutes, but achieving the perfect crime run or uncovering all the secrets requires multiple attempts and different strategies.
2. Can I choose what to say and do in the game?
Yes! The game features a highly dynamic narrative where you can choose what to say and do at any point. This flexibility allows you to manipulate situations, form alliances, or betray other characters as you see fit.
3. How does the time system work?
You have a limited time of eight hours to get away with your crime. Time ticks constantly, and your actions and decisions impact how much time you have left to carry out your plans.
4. Are the characters aware of everything I do?
Yes, the characters in Overboard! remember everything they see and hear, so if you’re caught doing something suspicious, it will affect how they respond to you. This adds a level of strategy to your actions, as you must manage your interactions carefully.
5. Is there a "perfect ending" in the game?
Yes, there are multiple possible endings, including the ideal "perfect crime" run where you get away with everything. To achieve this, you'll need to replay the game several times, making different choices and exploring all the possible interactions to uncover the perfect sequence of events.
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What's new in the latest 1.4.3
Last updated on May 16, 2023
- Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
