Even more worrying is the disconcerting confidence of the serial killer, who does not hesitate to mock the police forces and question Hercule Poirot's intelligence!

The chase will lead the player around England for an investigation against the clock in which it will be necessary to be observant, quick-witted and level-headed.

In this first video, Microïds/Artefacts Studio explain the various aspects of gameplay, seen through the eyes of its unique main character. It has been designed to test Hercule Poirot's famous little grey cells, and through him, those of the players.

• OBSERVATION SEQUENCES : in the subjective view sequences, the players must position Hercule Poirot's sight so that he can observe the important details of a crime scene, surroundings or character, and discover the clues necessary to the investigation
• QUESTIONING SEQUENCES: the players can find out more information from the various protagonists of the story by selecting from a choice of questions. Hercule Poirot's legendary insight allows him to notice  almost imperceptible witness' changes of attitude and reactions to the questions.
• COLLECT AND USE THE OBJECTS: From time to time, players (acting as Poirot) will need to collect an object and use it at the right place on the right character, in order to progress in the game play.
• PUZZLE GAMES: "THE ABC Murders" features over fifteen varied puzzle games that the players will need to solve to collect a hidden object or open a secret compartment.
• "LITTLE GREY CELLS" MENU: in these compulsory sequences, the players will need to answer questions about the murders or the suspects, using the clues they have gathered previously.
• : after investigating each case, the players will need to piece together the events that led to the murderer in chronological order