The Slaughter: Act One

The Slaughter: Act One

A Victorian Murder Mystery

36 ratings
22 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 17 Sep 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 29, 2016
  • June 3, 2021

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About

Step into the shoes of a private investigator in Victorian London to solve a series of murders. Explore gritty streets and surreal dreamscapes, interact with eccentric characters, and uncover clues in this noir adventure game.

Victorian London setting
Murder mystery investigation
Surreal dreamscapes
Point-and-click gameplay
Dark humor and adult themes
Original soundtrack
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What's New in The Slaughter

1.1.0

June 3, 2021

Support for iOS 14

User reviews

Struggle

I’m having issues when trying to inspect cigarette case as well as become a member??

😡it froze .im irritated now

It froze when I went to the park to look for the dog ! I restarted it and restarted the whole game .i want a refund back .im disappointed

I hope for better

I really was looking for something like Colonel's bequest. I was happy to find this game but it's not eerie, soundtrack is weak, there's no narration. Rooms look good but outside is very poorly drawn. The game just needs to be much more eerie and quirky like CB. I don't feel anything to the main character who is a scared of books drunky .
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What next?

Pretty good, but is Act 2 ever coming?

Stumbled across this

I found this while poking around on the AppStore and bought it on a whim. If you knew me you’d realize this is something I never do, but something about the game spoke to me.

I am so happy I did. It’s really an underrated gem. The story could so easily be cliché, but the dialogue and the characterization lift it far above other games with similar subject matter. The controls are a wee bit finicky, but not nearly enough to detract from the rest of the experience.

I hope the developer is able to finish the story. It deserves to be told.
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Response from developer

I'm so glad you stumbled upon it :D Thank you for playing

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FAQ

What is The Slaughter: Act One about?

The Slaughter: Act One is a point-and-click adventure game set in Victorian London. Players take on the role of private investigator Sydney Emerson, tasked with solving a series of murders committed by a serial killer. The game blends realism with surreal dreamscapes as players search for clues and interact with a cast of unique characters.

What are the key features of this game?

Key features include a faithful recreation of Victorian London, classic point-and-click gameplay, exploration of surreal dream-worlds for clues, a noir adventure narrative with adult themes and dark humor, and an original soundtrack blending film noir and Victorian instruments.

How much does The Slaughter: Act One cost?

The Slaughter: Act One is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase model for the full game experience.

What devices is The Slaughter: Act One compatible with?

The game requires a minimum of 1GB RAM. It is not compatible with iPad 1, iPad 2, iPad Mini 1, iPhone 4 or older iPhones, or iPod Touch 4th Gen or older iPods. It is designed for more recent iOS devices.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, similar to games from LucasArts. This involves exploring environments, finding and using items, solving puzzles, and interacting with characters to advance the narrative and uncover clues in the murder mystery.