Forget the restrictions of the 19th century: in this version, Hercule Poiroit evolves during the 1970s, which contrasts with the usual aesthetics and possibilities of the franchise. A kind of modernization that avoids the pitfalls of our contemporary period, if you prefer. Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile will keep the disastrous Egyptian cruise at the center of the novel’s plot, but will allow itself to include rich cubic residences or modern hotels with swimming pools to offer new enigmas which will flesh out our progress between Majorca, London and Cairo.
Like the first part, Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile will flank a young sidekick to Hercule Poirot to modify the narrative and create a few surprises. We will therefore be accompanied by the young black detective Jane Royce, who pursues a murderer around the world and finds herself involved in Hercule Poirot’s deadly cruise on the Nile. I can already see you coming, yes, his ethnicity will obviously be important given the period. “ Between feminist movements, the emergence of minority rights and the liberation of morals, this vibrant era combines nightclubs, bell bottoms and psychedelia, where colorful characters give life to a captivating plot », Announces the official press release.
Moreover, Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile will preserve and strengthen the recipe established by the first part of this rereading, namely that Hercule Poirot will be able to establish a mental map to be completed over the course of the discoveries by linking the characters and events together to try to deduce the identity of the person(s)? ) guilty(s). Microids Studio Lyon promises various improvements which still need to be presented.
Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile will be available in 2025 on PC, PS55, Xbox Series and Switch. Note that the first episode is currently on sale.
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