Expelled! Offers a Twisted Take on 1920s School Drama and Morality
Inkle's latest narrative game challenges players to clear their name, uncover secrets, and navigate a rigid class system through strategic mischief.
- Expelled! is a narrative-driven mystery game set in a 1922 private school, where players must prevent protagonist Verity Amersham's expulsion after being framed for a crime.
- The game employs a morality system where players can choose to perform 'evil' actions, unlocking new dialogue options and narrative paths across multiple playthroughs.
- Players explore the school on a strict timetable, gathering evidence, uncovering secrets, and manipulating classmates to achieve their goals.
- The game has been praised for its rich setting, intricate storytelling, and subversive take on traditional schoolgirl literature, though some critics noted frustrations with repetitive actions and limited in-game logic.
- Expelled! is now available on iOS, Nintendo Switch, and PC, following the success of Inkle's 2021 release, Overboard!.