Deluded

Deluded is a live-action crime thriller that combines point-and-click exploration with a detective story shaped by player choices. You investigate a case involving the murder of a politician, working alongside your assistant, Susan, to search crime scenes and question people connected to the investigation. Finding hidden evidence and spotting inconsistencies are central to uncovering the truth. Full Motion Video (FMV) sequences and quick time events bring together cinematic storytelling, detailed observation, and moments that require fast reactions.

What case are you investigating with Susan?

You play a detective investigating what initially appears to be a straightforward hit-and-run case. The wider story involves a murdered politician and a killer who threatens to strike again. Susan assists as you gather the information needed to understand what happened.

The danger also reaches the detective directly: criminals pursue you while you are traveling from the station to a crime scene. Alongside the investigation, the narrative involves confronting personal demons and making consequential decisions.

How do you uncover clues and contradictions?

The point-and-click investigation centers on examining environments, collecting clues, and speaking with witnesses and suspects. Small details can contain important evidence, so careful observation matters when piecing together the case.

Conversations also contribute to the investigation. You look for inconsistencies in what people tell you and connect those discoveries with evidence from the crime scene. Hidden clues help reveal more of the story and inform choices at crucial moments.

How do the video scenes and quick time events fit together?

Live-action FMV scenes carry the cinematic side of the narrative, while quick time events introduce situations that demand rapid responses. The game therefore includes both investigative searching and reaction-based sequences rather than relying on puzzle solving alone.

The controls are described as simple and intuitive. Sound design supports the thriller atmosphere alongside the filmed scenes and tense encounters.

Do your decisions change how the mystery ends?

Choices affect the story's outcome, with branching paths leading to multiple alternative endings. Replaying offers an opportunity to explore different decisions and see how the narrative concludes along another route.

Deluded may suit players who enjoy interactive crime stories, close examination of evidence, and live-action storytelling. Its combination of detective work and quick time events is particularly relevant if you want a mystery that asks for both attention to detail and timely reactions.