Murder Mystery is a data-driven investigation game built around a simple narrative engine. Story content is defined in JSON and rendered through a state-based UI layer that handles scenes, choices, puzzles, and an investigation flow.
Investigation Flow
Investigation phases dynamically generate suspects and dialogue options based on the current scenario state.
Puzzles and Input
Specific scenarios prompt structured input such as codes or passwords, with validation feedback when incorrect.
Inventory Interactions
Items can be collected and inspected. Contextual actions such as reading or using items are tied to scenario progression.
Build a narrative engine where story content can be extended through JSON data while keeping UI rendering consistent and predictable.
Data-driven application structure, state-based UI updates, dynamic action rendering, and simple systems such as inventory and puzzle validation.
Story content is authored in JSON while the engine focuses on rendering, state transitions, and interaction rules. This reduces hardcoding and makes new scenes easier to add.
Buttons, suspects, and scene visuals are generated at runtime based on the current scenario, keeping the UI layer generic across different phases of the game.
Curious about the decisions behind this project?
Let's connect