The WhatsNext verdict
Why Am I Dead At Sea is a clever, unusually structured murder mystery with a strong cast and excellent music. Play it if you enjoy dialogue-heavy detective games and are willing to tolerate a frustrating finale.
What it does best
A genuinely intriguing mystery to piece together
Possession turns conversation into investigation
A soundtrack that gives the mystery its emotional pull
A small cast with secrets worth uncovering
What might put you off
The final chapter is frustrating to replay
Dialogue investigation can feel repetitive
The setup
What you are walking into
Why Am I Dead At Sea is an adventure game where you solve the mystery of your own murder. As a ghost, you will have to possess people and use them to investigate your surroundings. But in this place no one is who they seem...and everyone has a secret.
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