A missing memory becomes the starting point of the story in WHODUNNIT. The protagonist, Howie, wakes up after a party and quickly realizes that he cannot remember an important part of the previous night. He knows that he spent time with someone, but the identity of that person remains unclear. To understand what actually happened, he begins questioning people who attended the event. The player helps guide this investigation by gathering information and reconstructing the sequence of events step by step.
Searching For Answers
The story develops through conversations with various characters connected to the party. Each person remembers certain details, but no one seems to know the full story. Some characters provide useful information, while others offer vague or incomplete answers. As a result, the investigation becomes a process of comparing statements and identifying which details are reliable.
Through these discussions, the player learns about the events that took place during the evening. Different locations, interactions, and decisions made by the protagonist begin to form a timeline. Gradually, the fragments collected from different characters start to connect with each other.
Investigation Through Dialogue
WHODUNNIT uses mechanics typical of visual novels and point-and-click adventures. Instead of solving puzzles in a traditional sense, players progress by interacting with characters and exploring scenes connected to the party. Dialogue choices influence how conversations unfold and what information becomes available.
During the investigation, players commonly perform several actions:
· speaking with characters who attended the party
· exploring locations connected to the night’s events
· selecting dialogue responses during conversations
· collecting clues that unlock additional questions
· organizing information to reconstruct the timeline
These activities help the player gradually understand the circumstances surrounding the missing memory.
Building The Full Story
As the investigation continues, more details about the night become visible. Conversations may reveal new connections between characters or explain earlier events that initially seemed unclear. Some information may contradict previous statements, requiring the player to reconsider earlier conclusions.
Because the narrative is driven by dialogue, the order in which the player gathers information can influence the flow of the story. Certain discoveries unlock new discussion topics that reveal additional perspectives on what happened during the party.
