The Ship: Murder Party

July 11, 2006 Outerlight Merscom
Shooter Role-playing (RPG) Indie
PC Mac
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The Ship is a unique multiplayer game. Set on a series of luxury, art deco cruise ships built by Mr X, this devilish game challenges you to kill or be killed. Once you'e on board you're given the name of another passenger whom you must find and secretly murder.
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The Ship is owned by the mysterious Mr X and as one of many “lucky” recipients of a free ticket you arrive on board The Ship to find there’s a catch to your luxury cruise. You are coerced into a brutal Hunt to indulge Mr. X’s fantasies, under threat of death for not only yourself, but also your family. Your only chance to save yourself and your family is to play the Hunt and win — read the play guide to aid you in your hunt!
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Release Date July 11, 2006
Developer Outerlight
Publisher Merscom
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective First person
Themes Action
The Ship: Murder Party

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