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The King Mere is dead. His brother stands accused.

Journey to the City of Ink in Darkway: Murder of King Mere, a captivating painterly-pixelated murder mystery where the fate of the Dog Empyre rests in your paws.

King Mere, once a beacon of diplomacy for the Dog Empyre, now lies a bloodstain on snow. His brother, August, has been swiftly convicted. As the Master Detective's Apprentice, you arrive four days too late to the crime scene. Is the King's brother the true murderer? Or has the truth been redacted in ink?

A young dog, training under the Master Detective at the academy.

Featuring:

• Non-Linear Story and Exploration

  Every Apprentice will have a different journey as they solve the murder. Investigate, convict, and pry for information from whoever you want, whenever you want.

• Over 20 Endings

  You can convict everyone - except the crow. The correct conviction has 5 endings!

• A Gripping Murder Mystery

  Delve into a complex narrative where every conversation, clue, and observation brings you closer to the truth behind King Mere's death. Was it a simple act of regicide, or a conspiracy that threatens the entire Empyre?

  

• Challenging Parkour

  Traverse the intricate architecture of the City of Ink, leaping across castle walls, scaling towers, and exploring hidden paths as you gather evidence. Your agility will be as crucial as your intellect in uncovering secrets.

• 20+ Fully Voiced and Illustrated Characters

  Interact with a diverse cast, each brought to life with full voice acting. Uncover their secrets, manage relationships, and gain their trust to unlock vital information.

• Stunning Painterly-Pixel Art Style

• Dynamic Story & Consequences

  Your investigations and choices will directly influence the narrative's progression and outcome. Both your own fate, and that of the City of Ink's rests in your paws.
  

Beyond the Investigation

Explore the rich lore of the Dog Empyre and Darkway, uncover ancient cults, and piece together the history that led to the King's demise. Collect evidence, challenge assumptions, and ultimately decide who is truly responsible for the Murder of King Mere.

Will you uncover what really happened? Will you die trying? Or will you find yourself behind bars?

Play Murder of King Mere today!

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Pierce Papke, or Ekpap on the internet, is the director of IM/MORTAL Studios, and an artist (concept artist and art director). Pierce aspires to capture life in art, creating inspiring and emotionally resonant work.

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Murder of King Mere explores an active crime scene, where the king was murdered by a knife to the neck. Various NPCs will describe the murder in varying levels of detail.