Hello and welcome to the walkthrough for Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases. This game is a classic point & click game with a lot of dialogue. There are a couple of Missable achievements, but with this guide you should get all of them no problem. Most choices don't matter except for the ones in the last chapter, but I will point all of them out as we play along. Prepare to dive into the world of Agatha Christie and to solve your first cases as detective Hercule Poirot.
General Hints & Tips
The game is pretty simple and straightforward. Most choices don't matter, but I will point out the ones that do. Unless I specifically mention it, the dialogue options don't matter, so just exhaust all the options. The areas are small and most investigation points are easy to find. You will even have a description for all the points before you investigate them, so there is a little chance to click on something wrong, if you pay attention. Some of the achievements for making certain amount of deductions unlocked a bit late for me, but everything should unlock before the end of the game.
Controls
Controls in this game are pretty simple. You move with 
, interact with items and people with 
and zoom you camera in and out with 
and 
, respectively. I recommend having your camera zoomed out in all areas, sp you can see the entire area.
You can check character portraits with 
and go to your mind maps with 
. You link the clues with . The controls are a bit finicky, so zoom in, in case you can't hit the clue.
The game is pretty straightforward and in most cases it doesn't matter in which order you inspect the items or ask questions. If you inspect everything at every location you are fine. There are a couple of exceptions though and I will warn you beforehand about those (conversations options with a red marker instead of white are one example). The last chapter is a very specific one, so pay attention during that one. You have to make the correct choices during each conversation, otherwise you'd have to replay the entire game again. Most areas are very small and I inspected the items in a circular way. I will put some hints for how to find some harder to spot items, but otherwise just go around the area and inspect everything. I will mention transitions between rooms; if no transition is mentioned, the person/item is in the room, or you are automatically transported to the correct room. All the doors are labelled, so I won't be mentioning where the doors are. Some doors that are on the bottom or right side stick out a bit, but you can't see the door. Look for those if you can't find the door. There are always several investigation areas in your mind map. I will always mention which area to pick, but you can also see the number of Mind Mapable clues when you hover over the area, usually there is only one.
Prologue - The Bracelet
This chapter server as a tutorial, so you will have to do certain actions before you are allowed to continue. Just follow the tutorial, it is pretty quick. There are several characters which don't move from their places during most of the prologue. So if I forgot to direct you, assume they are where they were the first time you met them.
There is a missable achievement in the prologue. You have to inspect all available items, so pay careful attention to the items. You don't have to do them in order, but don't move into the next room, until you have everything from the current one. Also, you will make progress towards several missable achievements that span throughout more chapters.
Outside - The Garden
Ground Floor
- Talk to Cassandra
- Inspect:
- Auction crate
- Telephone
- Portrait of a gentleman
- Coat - you will find a gold band
- Collection of books - the prompt will change to "Collection of classic novels" once inspected
- Door - Lounge (inaccessible)
- Door - Kitchen (inaccessible)
- Mind Map - Find out why Cassandra accused Florette so hastily
- Strange symbol + Quote on a plaque = Interest in Shakespeare
- Talk to Cassandra
- Go outside
- Talk to Elizabeth
- Mind Map - Find out why Cassandra accused Florette so hastily:
- Interest in Shakespeare + Elizabeth confirmed spare key = Hidden inside a Shakespeare book?
- Talk to Elizabeth
- Go Back in and Upstairs
Upstairs
- Inspect:
- Rightmost door - Bathroom (inaccessible)
- Missing painting
- Book - Romeo&Juliet - you will find the Lounge key
- Mind Map - Find out why Cassandra accused Florette so hastily:
- Missing painting + Auction crate = Selling heirlooms
- Go to the left door - Bedroom
Bedroom
- Talk to Angeline
- Inspect:
- Mind Map - Investigate the crime scene:
- Broken glass + Unprotected = Angeline replaced the photograph
- Abandoned poker + Open Window = Someone forced the window open from inside
- Talk to Angeline and you will unlock:
Outside - The Garden
- Go inside and to the Lounge - door on the left
Lounge
Luc PietteYou have uncovered a secret/memory from Luc
- Mind Map - Find out why Cassandra accused Florette so hastily:
- Final demand + Telephone = Financial responsibilities ignored
- Financial responsibilities ignored + Selling heirlooms = Cassandra is desperate for money
- Cassandra is desperate for money + Valuables are insured = Theft fits Cassandra's insurance scam
- Mind Map - Investigate the crime scene:
- Personalized handkerchief + Cleaning rag = Insufficient clean-up
- Mind Map - Confirm Florette's innocence or guilt:
- Collection slip + Address label = Parcel was collected from tailors
- Florette was dawdling + Parcel was collected from tailors = Florette was running an errand for Elizabeth
- Abandoned poker + Poker stand = Poker was moved
- Talk to Florette
- Go Outside
Outside - The Garden
- Talk to Elizabeth
- Mind Map - Uncover Elizabeth's secret:
- Note from Luc + Bench carving = Elizabeth and Luc are courting
- Elizabeth and Luc are courting + Gold band = Elizabeth and Luc are betrothed
- Formal suit + Elizabeth and Luc are betrothed = Elizabeth and Luc plan to elope
- Talk to Elizabeth
- Mind Map - Confirm Florette's innocence or guilt:
- Florette was running an errand for Elizabeth + Cassandra watched Florette after she returned = Florette had no opportunity
- Florette had no opportunity + Theft fits Cassandra's insurance scam = Florette was scapegoated
- Mind Map - Investigate the crime scene:
- Angeline removed soot stain + Fallen soot = Angeline reached into the chimney
- Go Upstairs and to the Bedroom
Bedroom
- Talk to Angeline
- Inspect:
- Mind Map - Confirm Florette's innocence or guilt:
- Cassandra became aggressive with Florette + Cassandra previously mistreated Florette = Florette is mistreated by madame
At this point you should unlock the first deduction-related achievement. Some of these unlocked later as they should've for me, so if this happens, it should unlock after a couple more deductions. The deductions track across playthrough, so in the rare case you miss the last one or two, just replay the prologue/first chapter.
- Mind Map - Confirm Florette's innocence or guilt:
- Florette is mistreated by madame + Florette was scapegoated = Florette is innocent
- Go to the Lounge
Lounge
- Go to the Ground floor main hall
Ground Floor
- Talk to Cassandra and pick the following options when prompted:
- Understanding
- Empathetic
- Sympathetic
- Go upstairs to the bedroom
Bedroom
- Inspect:
- Mind Map - Investigate the crime scene:
- Someone forced the window open from the inside + Angeline stashed her keepsakes in the chimney = Angeline staged the burglary
- Go outside
Outside
- Talk to Elizabeth and conclude the prologue
Chapter 1 - Blackmail
- Go inside
- You will automatically talk to Archibald
Main Hall - Ground Floor
- Inspect:
- Talk to Zakariya
- Mind Map - Locate your room and get settled into your surroundings
- Archibald is stressed + Very few staff working = Archibald stressed due to lack of staff
- Locked dining room door + Locked salon door = Rooms for tonight's event
- Rooms for tonight's event + Staff are very busy = Staff are too busy to assist
- Go upstairs
Main Hall - First Floor
INSPECT THE DOOR BETWEEN THE SAINTS PAINTING AND THE RISING SUN PAINTING LAST. KEEP THE DOORS FOR LAST AND INSPECT ALL WITH THE LOCKED ICON FIRST.
- Inspect - from the stairs go left and clockwise:
- Go to the only available room
Room
- Inspect:
- Mind Map - Locate your room and get settled into your surroundings:
- Changing screen + Perfume bottles = Room prepared for female guest
- Room prepared for female guest + Archibald stressed due to lack of staff = Archibald misdirected me
- Inspect:
- Leave the room
Main Hall - First Floor
- Talk to Gedeon
- Mind Map - Find out what happened to Elizabeth, Florette and the Van den Bosch family since you last met:
- Receipt + Tag on vase = Family keeping up appearances
- Talk to Gedeon (if there are no new conversation options or you cannot Mind Map the clues above, try to go downstairs and back up)
- Go downstairs
Main Hall - Ground Floor
- Talk to Zakariya
- Talk to Angeline
- Mind Map - Find out what happened to Elizabeth, Florette and the Van den Bosch family since you last met:
- Gedeon believes finances are in order + Family keeping up appearances = Family taking care of money now
- Mind Map - Locate your room and get settled into your surroundings:
- Group of saints + Plaques above doors = Seven saints assigned to rooms
- Seven saints assigned to rooms + Guests residing on the 1st floor = One door missing
- One door missing + Zakariya says family holds a few secrets = House holds many secrets
- Go to Butler's pantry - right side next to the first painting you inspected
Butler's Pantry
- Inspect:
- Talk to Elizabeth
- Try to leave
- Inspect:
- Mind Map - Consider the nature of the blackmail letters:
- Quill pen + Handwritten = Letters possibly written in the house
- Talk to Elizabeth
- Inpect:
- Go to the Main hall
Main Hall - Ground Floor
- Talk to Angeline
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Mind Map - Consider the nature of the blackmail letters:
- Staff concerned for Angeline + Manage unaware of payment = Staff aware of blackmail
- Mind Map - Find out what happened to Elizabeth, Florette and the Van den Bosch family since you last met:
- Luc passed away + Elizabeth hasn't been herself = Elizabeth mourns for Luc
- Elizabeth upset Florette was dismissed + Elizabeth mourns for Luc = Elizabeth lost a loved ones
- Go upstairs
Main Hall - First Floor
- Talk to Gedeon
- Mind Map - Find out what happened to Elizabeth, Florette and the Van den Bosch family since you last met:
- Angeline mindful of staff + Angeline guilty about dismissal = Angeline is trying to redeem herself
- Angeline is trying to redeem herself + Angeline tried to contact Florette = Angeline wanted to help Florette
- Go to Northeast Quarter door, the door is next to the grandfather clock
Northeast Quarter Hall
- Inspect:
- Plant
- Luggage
- Grandfather clock
- Door x2
- Mind Map - Locate your room and get settled into your surroundings:
- Someone reciting a speech + Audible music = Some guests have arrived already
- Go back to the Main hall
- Go to the Southeast quarter
Southeast Quarter Hall
- Inspect:
- Ugly Plant
- Luggage
- Plant
- FIRST INSPECT NORTHERN DOOR
- Inspect southern door next to the ugly plant, which will take you to Poirot's room automatically
Poirot's Room
- Inspect:
- Talk to Elizabeth
- Mind Map - Consider the nature of the blackmail letters:
- House deeds + Blackmailer wishes family to leave the manor = Blackmailer may want the house
- Staff aware of blackmail + House holds many secrets = House staff may know blackmail reason
- Talk to Elizabeth
Chapter 2 - The Altercation
Main Hall - Ground Floor
- You will automatically talk to the Major. Pick following options:
- Implicating
- Agreeable
- Antagonising
- Inspect:
- Pamphlet
- Note - Staff rota - next to the Butler's pantry
- One of the glass cases can be inspected again
- Talk to Archibald
- Go upstairs
Main Hall - First Floor
- Inspect:
- Go to the library - massive doors on the top side of the screen
Library
You can earn the Well Read achievement in this room, don't leave unless you have inspected all books
- Inspect in counter-clockwise direction:
Well-readYou have examined all the books in the library
- Inspect:
- Note on the last green table
- Talk to Ernesto
- Talk to Jackie
- Talk to Hugo
- Mind Map - Find out about the circumstances surrounding the altercation:
- Gedeon had one of the major's cigars + The Major wanted to calm down = Gedeon possibly stole a cigar
- Mind Map - Meet the other guests and uncover their connections to the family.
- Jackie dismisses Hugo argument + Hugo resistant to elaborate = Hugo and Jackie argument seems significant
- Ernesto helped out the family + The Major supports the family = Family still need help
You should unlock the achievement for 50 deductions. If not, just continue it will unlock very soon:
- Leave the library
- Go downstairs
- Go to the salon (left side of the screen on the ground floor)
Salon
- Inspect:
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Talk to Margaux
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Mind Map - Meet the other guests and uncover their connections to the family:
- Bottle of alcohol + Zakariya is intoxicated = Zakariya enjoys a drink
- The Major supports the family + The major's been around since the Viscount's death = The Major is very close to the family
- The Major is very close to the family + Jackie's blackmailer theory = The Major possibly involved in blackmail
- Mind Map - Find out about the circumstances surrounding the altercation:
- Brothers have a history with the Major + The Major doesn't like Gedeon = The Major intended to warn Angeline
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Talk to Margaux
- Mind Map - Meet the other guests and uncover their connections to the family:
- The Major didn't treat Cassandra well+Margaux protective of Cassandra = Margaux dislikes the major
- Talk to Cassandra
- Mind Map - Find out about the circumstances surrounding the altercation:
- Hastily-arranged marriage + Gedeon looking forward to family fortune = Potential financial intentions
- Go to the Main Hall - Ground Floor
Main Hall - Ground Floor
- Talk to Archibald
- Mind Map - Find out about the circumstances surrounding the altercation:
- The Major views the family as high-class + Differing status = Possible status drop
- Possible status drop + Potential financial intentions = The Major thinks Demirs are bad for the family
- The Major intended to warn Angeline + The Major thinks Demirs are bad for the family = The Major disapproves of the wedding
- Try to enter the Butler's Pantry. You won't be able to, as it is locked
- Go back to the Salon
Salon
- Talk to Cassandra
- Leave to Main Hall
Main Hall - Ground Floor
Butler's Pantry
- Inspect:
- Talk to Inge
- Mind Map - Find out how staff members may be linked into recent events:
- Staff photo + Staff rota = Insufficient staff
- Insufficient staff + Staff termination = Recent staff layoffs
- Family taking care of the money now + Recent staff layoffs = Layoffs related to money issues
- Talk to Inge
- Mind Map - Meet the other guests and uncover their connections to the family.
- Layoffs related to money issues + Family still need help = Family struggling financially
- Go to Main Hall
Main Hall - Ground Floor
- Talk to Archibald
- Mind Map - Find out how staff members may be linked into recent events:
- Forbidden areas of the house + Archibald claims unsatisfactory work = Archibald is hiding something
- Go to the Salon
Salon
- Talk to Cassandra
- Mind map - Find out how staff members may be linked into recent events.
- Staff know family is hiding something + Cassandra dismissive of forbidden areas = Forbidden areas may hold secrets
- Go to Main Hall, upstairs and enter the Library
Library
- Talk to Ernesto
- Leave the Library, go downstairs
Main Hall - Ground Floor
Chapter 3 - The Major
Major's Study
- Talk to Archibald
- Inspect:
- Mind map - What happened prior to the Major's murder:
- Sum of money + Jewellery box = Valuables not taken
- Valuables not taken + Second floor window = Not a simple burglary
- Damp floor + Remaining ice cubes = Bucket was overturned
- Bucket was overturned + Unrepaired = Evidence of a fight
- Try to leave the room
- Mind map - What happened prior to the Major's murder:
- Logical entry point + Evidence of a fight = Killer's entry to the room was unobstructed
- Talk to Archibald
- Inspect:
- Coat rack - Major's coat
- Ashtray
- Towel
- Matchbox
- Desk
- Poker Stand
- Fireplace
- Mind map - Deduce who may be responsible for the Major's death and obtain the murder weapon:
- Half-smoked cigar + Burnt mark = Evidence of smoking
- Mouldy logs + Ring of dust = Room not cleaned
- Very tidy + Bucket was overturned = Crime scene was compromised
- Single stab wound + Missing knife = Potential murder weapon
- Clean + Crime scene was compromised = Poker was cleaned
- Talk to Archibald
- Mind map - Deduce who may be responsible for the Major's death and obtain the murder weapon:
- Unused + Empty = No fire source
- Evidence of smoking + No fire source = Someone lit the Major's cigar
- Someone lit the Major's cigar + Killer's entry to the room was unobstructed = The Major knew his killer
- The Major knew his killer + Crime scene was compromised = Killer may still be in the building
Major's Bedroom
- Inspect:
- Letter
- Note - Threatening letter
- Drawer
-
- Mounted animal head
- Hunting rifle
- Plant
- Drinks globe
- Mind map - Determine who in the house warrants cautious attention:
- Mention of helping the family + Ernesto supports the family = Possibly written by Ernesto
- Margaux protective of Cassandra + Close to Cassandra = Written by Margaux
- Hugo's positive work is mentioned + Gedeon is a supported of the unions = Written by Gedeon
- Talk to Archibald
- Mind map - Determine who in the house warrants cautious attention:
- Love for Cassandra mentioned + Cassandra has multiple admirers = Written by Ernesto
- Killer may still be in the building + Multiple guests threatened the major = Guests may be involved
- Talk to Archibald
Chapter 4 - The Interrogations
Salon
Take a breakYou have stopped for a refreshment during a key moment
- You can inspect the window. It is not necessary if you did it in Chapter 2, but if you didn't, now you have another possibility
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Talk to Hugo
- Talk to Ernesto
- Talk to Gedeon
- Talk to Margaux
- Talk to Jackie
- Mind map - Interrogate the guests and confirm their alibis
- Zakariya went missing + Gedeon saw Margaux and Zakariya = Zakariya was briefly missing
- Gedeon saw Margaux and Zakariya + Gedeon was present = Margaux and Gedeon confirm each other's alibis
- Zakariya saw Gedeon and Margaux + Gedeon saw Margaux and Zakariya = Gedeon and Zakariya confirm each other's alibis
- Argument between Hugo and Jackie + Ernesto was lurking in library = Jackie and Ernesto confirm each other's alibis
- Spoke with Jackie and myself + Jackie was talking to Hugo = Jackie and Hugo confirm each other's alibis
- Spoke with Jackie and myself + Ernesto was lurking in library = Hugo doesn't mention Ernesto
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Talk to Hugo
- Talk to Archibald
- Mind map - Interrogate the guests and confirm their alibis
- Hugo saw Ernesto briefly + Argument between Hugo and Jackie = Hugo and Ernesto confirm each other's alibis
- Zakariya's absence covered by Archibald + Zakariya was briefly missing = Absent time accounted for by Archibald
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Talk to Hugo
- Talk to Ernesto
- Talk to Gedeon
- Talk to Margaux
- Talk to Jackie
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Talk to Gedeon
Talk to Margaux and pick following options:
- Mind map - Continue your interrogations and determine likely motives:
- Ernesto and Cassandra's friendship + Cassandra more than a friend to Ernesto = Ernesto's love is a well-kept secret
- Zakariya resents Gedeon + Zakariya is defensive of Gedeon = Zakariya's conflicting attitude
- Gedeon feels detached from Zakariya + Zakariya resents Gedeon = Brothers are unlikely to cooperate
- Hugo claims to have calmed down + Hugo's frustration = Hugo lied about his temper
- Talk to Ernesto
- Talk to Archibald
Poirot's Bedroom
- Mind map - Reach a conclusion based on what you have learnt so far:
- Hugo has dirt on the major + Jackie wants information from Hugo = Jackie pushing for dirt on the major
- Gedeon hesitant to mention past with the Major + Gedeon wrote the letter = Gedeon's motive - Retribution?
- Jackie claims Margaux is hiding something + Advice to the Major = Margaux's motive - Protection?
- Threat to the Major + Ernesto cares for Cassandra = Ernesto's motive - Jealousy?
- Hugo, Ernesto, and Jackie confirm each other's alibi's. + Gedeon, Zakariya and Margaux alibis all confirm each other's = All alibis confirmed
- You will automatically talk to Angeline
- Mind map - Reach a conclusion based on what you have learnt so far:
- Jackie pushing for dirt on the Major + Jackie bumped heads with the Major = Jackie seems suspicious
- All motives confirmed + All alibis confirmed = All guests are suspicious
- Guests have known each other for years + All guests are suspicious = Multiple guests may be responsible
Chapter 5 - The Secret
Main Hall - Ground Floor
- Talk to Angeline
- Talk to Archibald
- Talk to Margaux
- Talk to Gedeon
- Mind map - Investigate the Major's involvement with the blackmail:
- Angeline disputes the Major being the blackmailer + Angeline knew the Major well = Angeline attached to the Major
- Zakariya was shocked by the Major's corpse + Zakariya was therapized after the war = Zakariya may have shellshock
- Talk to Gedeon
- Exit to Garden - through the front door
Garden
- Go back inside and to the dining room (door on the left)
Dining Room
- Inspect:
- Talk to Cassandra
- Go to the Kitchen
Kitchen
- Exit back to the dining room and then to the main hall
Main Hall - Ground Floor
- Mind map - Investigate the Major's involvement with the blackmail:
- Cassandra believes the Major was the blackmailer + Angeline disputes the Major being the blackmailer = Conflicting opinions
- Talk to Angeline
- Mind map - Investigate the Major's involvement with the blackmail:
- Gedeon paid it off + Cassandra wasn't happy with the Major = Relationship ruined by blackmail?
- Talk to Angeline
- Talk to Archibald
Study
- Inspect:
- Safe - Sealed letter
- Photograph
- Empty envelopes
- Letter - Loan
- Mind map - Investigate the Major's involvement with the blackmail:
- Angeline attached to the Major + Angeline and Cassandra = The Major cared about Cassandra and Angeline
- Large sum + Ransom value = The Major paid the blackmail ransom
- Cassandra and the Major's relationship issues + The Major cared about Cassandra and Angeline = The Major faked the blackmail?
- The Major paid the blackmail ransom + The Major faked the blackmail? = The Major is innocent
- Leave the room
Main Hall - Second Floor
- You will automatically talk to Archibald
- Inspect:
- Go to the storeroom - bottom right
Storeroom
- Inspect:
- Book
- Children toys
- Grandfather clock
- Exit to the Main Hall and then Cassandra's Bedroom (door on the back wall)
Cassandra's Bedroom
- Inspect:
- Talk to Cassandra
- Mind map - Investigate the Major's relationship with the family:
- High interest rate + The Major resided with the family for a long time = The Major depends on Cassandra's accommodation
- Angeline and Cassandra + Cassandra claims the Major didn't love her = The Major cared about Cassandra
- Leave the room and go downstairs one floor
Main Hall - First Floor
- Talk to Angeline
- Mind map - Investigate the Major's relationship with the family:
- The Major returned after the Viscount's death + Previous birthday gift = The Major was acting as a father figure to Angeline
- Cassandra has no romantic feelings towards the Major + The Major hasn't helped the house financially = Cassandra cared about the Major (if you don't have this option, go talk to Cassandra again)
- Go upstairs and into Cassandra's Bedroom
Cassandra's Bedroom
Talk to Cassandra and pick following options:
- Forceful
- Suggestive
- Forceful
Main Hall - Second Floor
Chapter 6 - The Search
You will visit some unique rooms in this chapter. You won't be able to revisit most of them later, so look at everything you can, pay attention to the windows.
- You will automatically talk to Archibald
- Go to Margaux's Bedroom (left side)
Margaux's Bedroom
- Talk to Margaux
- Inspect:
- Talk to Margaux
- Leave the room
Jackie's Bedroom
- Talk to Jackie
- Inspect:
- Window - you already did this in chapter one, so it shouldn't be necessary, but do it again to be sure
- Gramophone player
- Newspaper - Stack of newspapers
- Cupboard
- Pocket knife
- Fireplace
- Cluttered workstation - Jackie's notebook
- Talk to Jackie
- Leave the room
Angeline and Gedeon's Bedroom
- Exit to Main Hall and then to Major's Study (right)
Major's Study
- Inspect the scrapped paper on the desk
- Exit to Main Hall, go downstairs to the first floor
Main Hall - First Floor
- Exit to Zakaryia's Bedroom - door on the right to Northeast quarter
Zakaryia's Bedroom
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Inspect:
- Talk to Zakaryia
- Leave the room
Hugo's Bedroom
- Mind map - Search the guest rooms for evidence of possible collusion:
- Photo of Gedeon and Zakariya + Zakariya is hesitant to reconcile with Gedeon = Demir brothers unlikely to collaborate
- Jackie thinks Hugo was slow to react + Scrapped paper = Jackie unlikely to collaborate with Hugo
- Jackie unlikely to collaborate with Hugo + Hugo's notebook = Hugo may collude with Ernesto
- Leave the room
Ernesto's Bedroom
- Talk to Ernesto
- Inspect:
- Gramophone player
- Fireplace
- Letter opener
- Letter - Partially-signed contract
- Letter - Blackmail letter
Talk to Ernesto and use following options when prompted:
- Mind map - Search the guest rooms for evidence of possible collusion:
- Hugo may collude with Ernesto + Partially-signed contract = Hugo and Ernesto seem unlikely to collude
- Ernesto employed a servant from the Women's Shelter + Hugo and Ernesto seem unlikely to collude = Ernesto may have asked Margaux for help
- Mind map - Investigate the blackmail:
- Inge got the job from Margaux + Ernesto employed a servant from the Women's Shelter = Margaux has a network of helpers
- Talk to Ernesto
- Mind map - Search the guest rooms for evidence of possible collusion:
- Archibald allowed Margaux to check the body + Margaux approached Ernesto to offer help = Margaux has links to several staff members
- Exit to the Main Hall - First Floor
Main Hall - First Floor
- Talk to Inge
- Mind map - Uncover Inge's involvement in recent affairs:
- Inge previously prosecuted + Inge is following Margaux's orders = Inge is assisting with thefts
- Inge is assisting with thefts + Archibald lost his key copy = Inge stole Archibald's key
- Talk to Inge
Inge FrankYou have uncovered a secret/memory from Inge
- Mind map - Uncover Inge's involvement in recent affairs:
- Inge accessed the safe + Inge stole Archibald's key = Inge is trying to uncover secrets
- Inge knows of the hidden room + Inge is trying to uncover secrets = Van den Bosch secrets may be in the hidden room
- Talk to Inge
- Mind map - Investigate the blackmail
- Margaux has links to several staff members + Van den Bosch secrets may be in the hidden room = Margaux is the blackmailer
- Talk to Angeline
Chapter 7 - The Family
Poirot's Bedroom
- Leave the room and go to Main Hall - First Floor
- After the cutscene go to the library
The Library
Talk to Hugo and select the following options:
- Leave the room, go downstairs and to the Staff Quarters (all the way to the right)
Staff Quarters
Inspect the abandoned clothes and the luggage as last items, otherwise you won't be able to inspect everything in the room
After a short loading screen you will unlock:
Butler's Pantry
- Mind map - Dig deeper into Archibald and Rehana's suspicious actions:
- The Major's coat+Hugo saw the Major outside = Someone else wore Major's coat
- Rehana claims she took ice to the Major+Archibald staged the phone call = Staff covering for the real time of death
- Talk to Archibald
- Talk to Inge
- Talk to Rehana
- Mind map - Dig deeper into Archibald and Rehana's suspicious actions:
- Worn-out boots + Madame pays the staff very little = Staff member's boots
- Someone else wore Major's coat + Staff member's boots = A staff member impersonated the Major
- Rehana unsure about timing + Archibald forgot he took whiskey to the Major = Archibald and Rehana unsure of their stories
- Archibald and Rehana unsure of their stories + Staff covering for the real time of death = Archibald and Rehana fabricated the story
- A staff member impersonated the Major + Archibald and Rehana fabricated the story = Staff are hiding the truth
- Staff may be involved in the murder + Staff are hiding the truth = Staff are involved in the murder
- Exit the mind map a new one will open
- Mind map - Conclude each staff member's association to the murder:
- Elizabeth mourns for Luc + Rehana distraught Luc passed away = Elizabeth and Rehana both grieve for Luc
- Elizabeth looked white coming downstairs + Staff are involved in the murder = Elizabeth found the body
- Elizabeth found the body + Rehana helped Elizabeth after coming downstairs = Rehana wasn't seen after Elizabeth found the corpse
- Rehana wasn't seen after Elizabeth found the corpse + A staff member impersonated the Major = Rehana was covering for Elizabeth
- Rehana wasn't seen after Elizabeth found the corpse + Archibald staged the phone call = Archibald was covering for a staff member
- Elizabeth found the body + Archibald was covering for a staff member = Archibald staged the phone call to cover for Elizabeth
- Inge feels disconnected from her peers + Staff are involved in the murder = Inge not involved in the murder
Poirot's Bedroom
- Mind map - Investigate the murder:
- Archibald staged the phone call to cover for Elizabeth + Rehana was covering for Elizabeth = Elizabeth is the murderer
After the cutscene you will unlock:
Chapter 8 - The Truth
Poirot's Bedroom
- Exit the room, then go to the Main Hall - First Floor, go upstairs and go to the Storage Room
Storage Room
- Talk to Archibald
- Inspect:
- Mind map - Investigate Archibald's suspicious behaviour:
- Detached saint carving + Van den Bosch secrets may be in the hidden room = Secret room accessible within Storage room
- Secret room accessible within Storage room + Archibald hid items related to the murder = Archibald hid items in secret room
- Inspect:
- Grandfather clock
- Carpet
- Cupboard
Hidden Room
- Inspect:
- Military Service Box on the desk
- Expensive Lighter on the safe
- Military Knife
- Letter
- Mind Map - Investigate Archibald's suspicious behaviour:
- Unrecognisable symbol + Rose engraving = Military lighter
- Military lighter + The Major's lighter = Lighter from garden wasn't the Major's
- Blood stains + Potential murder weapon = The Major's knife is the murder weapon
Storage Room
- Talk to Archibald
- Mind map - Investigate Archibald's suspicious behaviour:
- Archibald was in the garden + Open window = Archibald collected something dropped from the window.
- Archibald collected something dropped from the window. + The Major's knife is the murder weapon = Archibald dropped the knife out of the window
- Talk to Archibald
Poirot's Bedroom
- Mind map - Determine why Elizabeth killed the Major
- The Major paid the blackmail ransom + The Major killed prisoners of war = Major was being blackmailed over war crimes
- The Major was in a bad financial state + The Major is not receiving a pension = The Major was desperate for a well-paid job
- The Major was desperate for a well-paid job + Ernesto paid the Major well for his support = The Major needed to ensure the job was done
- The Major needed to ensure the job was done + The security attacked first = The Major ordered the attack at the strikes
- Luc died at the factory strike + The Major ordered the attack at the strikes = The Major's orders led to Luc's death
- The Major's orders led to Luc's death + Elizabeth is the murderer = Elizabeth was possibly seeking revenge
- Talk to Angeline
Major's Study
- Talk to Elizabeth twice
- Mind Map - Investigate the murder:
- Defensive strike + Elizabeth stabbed the Major when he wouldn't let her go = Elizabeth killed the Major in self-defence
Chapter 9 - The Denouement
This chapter is just talking and you have to make correct choices in each dialogue, if you are used to mash [cn_a] during conversations, stop now and pay attention, otherwise you'd have to play through the entire game again
- Jackie:
- Hugo:
- Direct
- Sarcastic
- Sympathetic
- Ernesto:
- Direct
- Straightforward
- Assertive
- Cassandra:
- Suggestive
- Antagonising
- Sympathetic
After the cutscenes you will unlock:
Congratulations on your 1000GS.