Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing

What began as a relaxing North Sea vacation turns into a nightmare when the murder of Bente Hansen shakes the picturesque coastal town of Havstedt. The community quickly identifies the culprit - you, Valentin Schmidt, a Bavarian ministry official with really bad timing.

Who is responsible for the murder of Bente Hansen? Where do the mysterious lights on the sea come from? What is causing the strange signals being sent over the newly built transatlantic telegraph cable?

Uncover the truth behind the sea of lies and reveal the dark secrets of the inhabitants of Havstedt without being targeted yourself.

Gameplay

• Explore the Open World: Move freely in a 19th-century German North Sea coastal town and search for clues.
  
  

• Initiate a Confrontation: Confront the suspects and expose the culprits.
  
  

• Engage in Exciting Dialogues: Use the dialogue mechanics to question the villagers, gather intriguing information, and find out who is hiding something.
  
  

• Investigate the Trail: Use your detective sense to uncover hidden clues.

• Combine the Clues: Link information and insights to solve the case.

• Level Up: Develop your character and decide which skills you want to improve.
  
  

• Pass the Skill Tests: Use your skills in classic pen-and-paper skill checks (dice rolls).

• Craft Useful Items: Gather resources and craft items and consumables to enhance your skills.
  
  

• Stealth: Schleich dich an Orte, zu denen dir eigentlich der Zutritt verwehrt ist.

• Make Difficult Decisions: Your actions affect the course of the story. Decide for yourself how you want to complete the tasks. Through charisma, through diplomacy… but the mission is clear: Solve the case!
  
  What happened so far ...
  The year is 1870. The first functioning transatlantic telegraph cable has been put into operation. It brings hope for a time rich in communication and peace between the USA and Germany. The world is coming closer together, and industrialization is advancing rapidly. However, these changes are not welcomed by everyone. Moreover, the Franco-Prussian War is causing unrest among the people, who fear being drafted.
  
  Valentin Schmidt, a young officer from Bavaria, has just solved a tricky murder case in the Bavarian village of Wolpertshofen. As a reward, Chief Inspector Haller sends him to the North Sea for some relaxation. After an eventful sea voyage, Inspector Schmidt arrives at the picturesque peninsula, originally just passing through on his way to his long-awaited vacation on a nearby island.
  
  One morning, the disfigured body of Bente Hansen is found at the telegraph station. Valentin Schmidt becomes the center of the investigation and must urgently prove his innocence and unmask the true murderer. He soon realizes, however, that each faction of the idyllic town harbors its own dark secrets, and mysterious events are increasing at sea. Who or what is responsible for Bente Hansen’s death?
  
  Will you be able to get to the bottom of the mysterious events taking place in Havsted?

Funded by nordmedia – Film- und Mediengesellschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen mbH.