At Miss Mulligatawney's School for Promising Girls, a shocking incident has occurred: a school prefect has been pushed out of a window, and you're the one accused. In Expelled!, the newest mystery game from inkle, the acclaimed creators of Overboard!, you have just one day to clear your name or cleverly shift the blame onto someone else.
Set in the spring of April 1922, Expelled! immerses you in the life of Verity Amersham, a scholarship student at an elite boarding school, voiced by the talented Amelia Tyler, known for her role in Baldur’s Gate 3. Verity has always strived to avoid trouble, but now, accused of attempted murder, she must navigate a complex web of intrigue.
In Expelled!, your choices are paramount. Every action, from where you go to whom you speak and what you say, influences the unfolding narrative. Non-player characters roam the school in real-time, responding to your actions and decisions. Some may aid you, while others could be your downfall. The question remains: who can you truly trust?
With multiple pathways, you can choose to solve the mystery outright or resort to deception, lying, or manipulation to secure your safety. Need an alibi? Persuade someone to cover for you. Desperate? Shift the blame to another. The more you bend the rules, the more options become available to you.
Each playthrough of Expelled! takes about 30-45 minutes, yet no two sessions are ever the same. Your decisions unlock new clues, lead to diverse outcomes, and reveal hidden secrets scattered throughout the school. Investigate why the cellar remains locked or uncover what your best friend is concealing. If you successfully avoid expulsion, you might even strive for the prestigious rank of Head Girl.
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The game's soundtrack features iconic jazz artists like George Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith, enhancing the tense atmosphere and dynamic narrative. How you choose to clear your name—or to what lengths you'll go to achieve it—is entirely in your hands.
Expelled! is set to launch on March 12th, available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and iOS platforms.