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by Obsidian Entertainment
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
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Both: Interactive Fiction · Hand-drawn · Mystery
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Both: Historical · Investigation
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Both: Interactive Fiction
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