Expelled!

The game gives us one day of in-game time to discover the identity of the real perpetrator. Or to find someone to blame. All of this so that Verity could avoid being expelled from school. The means by which we achieve our intended goal (honestly or quite the opposite) depends solely on us.

Gameplay

Expelled! was designed in such a way that the game could be completed within two to three quarters of an hour. Since our actions and the choices we make largely shape the course of the story and its ending, we can spend much more time with it (especially if we want to achieve the most favorable ending).

Ticking clock

As we move around the school, talking to characters, sneaking around and trying to learn their secrets (both the teachers and students have secrets), we have to keep our finger on the pulse as the clock counting down to Verity's expulsion is constantly ticking.

NPCs

Individual characters move and act independently, and have individual personalities and attitudes towards the protagonist (some are friendly, while others will do everything to get rid of her). Additionally, they remember what they managed to see or hear. In some cases, this can significantly complicate our lives (for example, if we get caught stealing).

Non-linear adventure

A single playthrough is not enough to learn everything and check all possible leads. Verity can act according to moral principles or, on the contrary, break them for her own benefit. The heroine can also try not only to avoid being expelled from school, but also to use the whole mess to her own advantage and gain a prestigious position. All this makes each subsequent game different from the others.

Graphics and music

The graphics of Expelled! are maintained in a cartoonish style. The game is set to the accompaniment of a jazz soundtrack. It features songs by Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, George Gershwin, and Paul Whiteman, among others.