Why would anyone consider sending their child to a boarding school, you might ask? Beyond the usual challenges like peer pressure, loneliness, and an air of elitism, there's the added thrill of potential attempted murder, as seen in the new game Expelled! from inkle, the creators of Overboard. Set in 1922 at Miss Mulligatawney's School for Promising Girls, you step into the shoes of Verity Amersham, a seemingly virtuous student accused of trying to push a prefect out of a window.
In Expelled!, you have one school day to clear your name. As characters move and act independently, the clock is ticking. You can choose to find the real culprit, frame someone else, or even resort to using your hockey stick to clear your path. The decision is yours!
It's easy to recommend Expelled!, especially considering inkle's track record with games like 80 Days and the acclaimed murder mystery visual novel Overboard. While Verity may not be as sinister as some characters from inkle's past games, you have the freedom to play the game straight, pin the crime on another, or take a more aggressive route. And who knows? Verity might not be as innocent as she initially appears.
You'll need to play Expelled! yourself to uncover the truth. And if you're eager to stay updated on the latest game releases, you're in the right place. Check out our curated list of the best upcoming games for 2025 to keep your gaming calendar packed with excitement.
