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Chronicles of Crime: 1400

Game ID: GID0067531
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"You are Abelard Lavel, a knight sworn to King Charles VI the Beloved. You live in the city of Paris in a family mansion not far from the famous Notre Dame cathedral. Since you were a child, you had strange, prophetic dreams in which you saw violent scenes of past crimes or even ones yet to be committed. Over time you learned that your unusual gift could be put to good use and you started to solve cases that nobody else could crack. This earned you some reputation in the city and now people seek your help whenever a mysterious crime is committed."

The Chronicles of Crime: 1400 standalone game brings back well-known mechanisms of the original Chronicles of Crime game while adding some new twists. Now you can deduce not only from the evidence you find or the testimonies given by various characters but also from the mysterious scenes depicted on new Vision Cards. These scenes can be either from the future or from the past and they usually involve characters and objects yet to be revealed.

During your investigation, you can also count on your family members to share their knowledge with you. You can ask your uncle, a monk who has a wealth of knowledge about written texts, your sister a merchant who knows something about almost any object you’ll find or even your brother, a king’s spy, who knows a story or two about many of the people you will meet. Finally, your faithful dog is always willing to trace a suspect for you, just bring him an item belonging to the person in question and he’ll track them down!

Part of Chronicles of Crime - The Millennium Series
Chronicles of Crime is back with a range of games called "The Millennium Series". Three brand new standalone Chronicles of Crime games, working with the same great system but providing interesting gameplay twists and refreshing universes that span an entire millennium from 1400 to 1900 and finally 2400. All three games are standalone but will offer connecting narrative threads for players to discover.

Year Published
2020
Transcript Analysis
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Video G3XrZkrmuco Unknown Channel general_discussion at 3:58 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • versatile solo and group play
  • app-assisted crime-solving experience
Cons
  • relies on app functionality
  • not always easy for newcomers
Thematic elements
  • Array
  • Renaissance Europe
  • App-assisted investigation
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • I love Chronicles of Crime: 1400
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Video hMyZgkEE7ug Actual top_10_list at 9:32 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • standalone stand-alone experience that fits newcomers and veterans alike
  • dog Percival and vision cards add fresh flavor to the core system
  • tutorial and accessible setup help new players quickly engage with the mechanic
Cons
  • some players may prefer the original Chronicles of Crime system or desire more global exploration variety
  • for some, the app integration can feel slimmed down compared to other versions
Thematic elements
  • detective work, real-time investigation via app, social deduction
  • medieval Paris; detective crime-solving in a historical setting
  • case-by-case progression with visions and dog Percival guiding exploration
Comparison games
  • Chronicles of Crime
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • App Assisted — use a mobile app to explore crime scenes, gather clues, and navigate the narrative.
  • app-assisted investigation — use a mobile app to explore crime scenes, gather clues, and navigate the narrative.
  • dialogue and questioning — visit locations and talk to people; QR codes drive conversations and disclosure of information.
  • vision cards and prophetic dreams — visions influence interpretation and theory-building, adding thematic depth.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • there's no magic piece of evidence you need to find to solve the case
  • it's a race to finish an enclosure first
  • you read the opening story and then it's up to you to decide which leads to follow
  • the game is begging you to take risks because if you ever get 21 on a mission you not only win the mission but you lose a notoriety token
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Video C8-XiI8b6OE Skyward Rhino top_3_list at 2:29 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
very positive
Pros
  • Immersive storytelling
  • Innovative vision mechanics
  • Uses 3D glasses
  • Dog companion mechanic
Cons
none
Thematic elements
  • Medieval crime solving
  • Paris, 1400s
  • Immersive storytelling
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • App-driven gameplay — Using an app to investigate crime scenes
  • deduction — Solving mysteries through clues and interrogation
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • Let me know in the comments what are you playing these days
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