Expelled! challenges you to clear your name by catching the culprit or framing someone else

At Miss Mulligatawney's School for Promising Girls, a shocking incident has unfolded—a school prefect has been pushed out of a window, and you're the one everyone is pointing fingers at. In the gripping new mystery game, Expelled!, crafted by inkle, the creative minds behind Overboard!, you have just one day to clear your name or cunningly shift the blame onto someone else.

Set in the spring of April 1922, Expelled! places you in the shoes of Verity Amersham, a scholarship student at this prestigious boarding school. Voiced by the talented Amelia Tyler, known for her work in Baldur's Gate 3, Verity has always strived to keep a low profile. However, with accusations of attempted murder now hanging over her, staying out of trouble is no longer an option.

This game is more than just choosing dialogue options. Every move you make, every place you visit, every person you interact with, and every word you speak, shapes the narrative. Non-player characters (NPCs) roam the school in real-time, reacting to your actions and conversations. Some will assist you in your quest for exoneration, while others may seek to sabotage your efforts. The question looms: who can you really trust?

You have the choice to delve into the mystery, piecing together clues to find the real culprit. Alternatively, you can opt for a more deceitful path, lying, misleading, or manipulating others to secure your safety. Need an alibi? Persuade someone to vouch for you. Feeling cornered? Perhaps it's time to frame someone else. The more you bend the rules, the more pathways to salvation open up.

Each playthrough of Expelled! lasts between 30 to 45 minutes, but no two experiences will be the same. Your decisions unlock new leads, alternate endings, and uncover hidden secrets scattered throughout the school. Investigate why the cellar is locked or uncover the mysteries your best friend is keeping. And if you manage to avoid expulsion, you could even aim for the coveted position of Head Girl.

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The game's atmosphere is further enriched by a soundtrack featuring jazz legends like George Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith, blending a tense mystery with a dynamic, ever-evolving story. How you choose to clear your name, and to what lengths you're willing to go, is entirely in your hands.

Expelled! is set to launch on March 12th, available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and iOS.