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The Story

In The Widow and the Mirror, you'll have to investigate a possible insurance fraud. By interrogating witnesses, police or experts using different tactics, you will be able to find out how to fit the pieces of a strange puzzle that threatens the very existence of the insurance company you have been working for all your life.

The Cast

A wide cast of charismatic characters play a role in this story.

Features

• ~14k words, good for an hour/an hour and a half playthrough.
• Use tarot cards to direct interactions.
• Difficulty level configurable to set the time limit to solve the case.
• Hint system integrated in the story.

The Concept

You may have noticed that there is not much originality in the plot. Nor in the game mechanics. That's not what I intended. It's a style exercise. A tribute, out of admiration and respect, to a way of telling stories and to the people who made it possible, mainly on the big screen, but also in other media such as literature.

If the looks or names of the characters ring a bell, it's not just a coincidence. It is highly intentional. There is no attempt to exploit their image. As I said, this humble game is born out of respect and admiration. For this reason, I have chosen not to state who these characters are, throwing their names around.

Probably, the ones who identify them, will get a lot more enjoyment out of it this way. Let it be a secret between you and me.

Awards

The Widow and the Mirror won several awards in the Junares 2023 jam.