A detective can have a convincing theory and still get the case completely wrong. In Death at Fleming Manor, you’re not simply looking for the murderer. You take the role of an investigator in 1959 England, examining unexplained deaths at an isolated country estate and preparing the official paperwork that determines what actually happened.
The unusual part is what comes after searching the crime scene. You have to identify the deceased, examine the body’s condition, question suspicious residents, connect the evidence, and establish whether the death was accidental, self-inflicted, or murder. Your conclusions go into death certificates and emergency reports. An overlooked detail or an incorrect entry can undermine the entire investigation.
The official Death at Fleming Manor Discord server is a good place to continue investigating after closing the game. Players can exchange theories about suspicious characters, discuss difficult evidence, compare their conclusions, and talk about cases without necessarily giving away the answers. It’s also a place to follow news and announcements from SUPERTHUMb.
Fans of classic detective fiction will feel at home here. The hand-drawn artwork takes inspiration from European crime comics of the 1960s, while the methodical investigations bring to mind Agatha Christie and The Case of the Golden Idol. There’s plenty to debate when a seemingly obvious explanation doesn’t quite match the evidence.
