# Murderous Muses

> 2023 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122366254](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122366254)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/murderous-muses

## Summary
Murderous Muses is a 2023 full-motion video (FMV) mystery game developed and published by D'Avekki Studios. It was released digitally across multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, and features a single-player narrative with content rated for teens and adults.

## Key Facts
- **Genre:** Full motion video (FMV)
- **Developer & Publisher:** D'Avekki Studios
- **Release Dates:** 
  - Microsoft Windows & macOS: April 11, 2023 (Steam)
  - Xbox Series X/S: April 12, 2023 (Microsoft Store)
  - PlayStation 4: October 19, 2023 (Microsoft Store reference date)
  - Nintendo Switch: January 15, 2024 (Nintendo eShop)
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
- **Game Mode:** Single-player
- **Content Ratings:** 
  - ESRB: Teen (with descriptors: Drug Reference, Sexual Themes, Mild Violence, Language)
  - PEGI: 18
- **Country of Origin:** United Kingdom
- **Languages:** English (UI, voice, subtitles), French (UI, subtitles), Spanish (UI, subtitles), German (UI, subtitles), Italian (UI, subtitles), Turkish (UI, subtitles)
- **Engine:** Unity (Q63966)
- **Distribution:** Digital download via Steam, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store
- **Critical Reception (OpenCritic):** 
  - Top Critic Average: 75/100 (as of May 23, 2023)
  - Critics Recommend: 57% (as of May 23, 2023)

## FAQs
**What is the core gameplay and format of Murderous Muses?**
Murderous Muses is a full-motion video (FMV) game, meaning its narrative and gameplay are presented through pre-recorded live-action video footage. Players make choices that influence the story's outcome in this single-player mystery experience.

**On which platforms can I play Murderous Muses and when were they released?**
The game is available on PC (Windows/macOS), Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The PC version launched on April 11, 2023, followed by Xbox on April 12, 2023. PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions were released later in 2023 and early 2024, respectively.

**Who developed and published Murderous Muses?**
Both development and publishing were handled by D'Avekki Studios, a United Kingdom-based independent game studio known for FMV titles.

**What is the content rating and what themes does the game contain?**
Murderous Muses is rated ESRB Teen and PEGI 18. The ESRB rating includes descriptors for Drug Reference, Sexual Themes, Mild Violence, and Language, indicating mature narrative content suitable for older teenagers and adults.

**In what languages is the game available?**
The game's user interface, voice acting, and subtitles are fully available in English. The UI and subtitles are also localized into French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Turkish.

**Where can I purchase or download Murderous Muses?**
It is available as a digital download from Steam (for PC), the Microsoft Store (for Xbox and PC), the Nintendo eShop (for Switch), and the PlayStation Store (for PS4).

## Why It Matters
Murderous Muses represents a contemporary continuation of the FMV game genre, a style prominent in the 1990s but less common in the 2020s. Its development by the niche specialist D'Avekki Studios demonstrates a dedicated commitment to this interactive cinematic format. The game's multi-platform release strategy—spanning PC, all major current consoles, and even last-gen PlayStation 4—shows an ambition to reach a broad audience within its specific genre. Its "Teen" and "M18" ratings highlight a focus on mature, narrative-driven themes (crime, mystery, adult relationships) rather than action or violence, carving out a specific space in the market for story-rich, choice-based experiences. The existence of a dedicated launch trailer and coverage on aggregators like OpenCritic indicates it was positioned as a notable release within the indie and FMV community.

## Notable For
- **Genre Specialist:** A modern FMV title in an era dominated by other game types, developed by a studio (D'Avekki) with a known focus on the format.
- **Multi-Platform FMV Release:** One of the few FMV games to receive simultaneous or near-simultaneous releases across PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
- **Mature Narrative Focus:** Its ESRB Teen rating with specific descriptors for sexual themes and drug references marks it for a more adult-oriented mystery plot compared to many teen-rated games.
- **Extensive Localization:** Offers full voice acting and UI in English, with UI/subtitle support for five additional European languages plus Turkish, a notably wide reach for an indie FMV title.
- **Aggregated Critical Presence:** Has a documented presence on major review aggregators like OpenCritic, with a recorded average score and recommendation percentage.

## Body

### Development & Studio
Murderous Muses was developed and published by **D'Avekki Studios**, a company based in the **United Kingdom**. The studio is identified as both the developer and publisher across multiple storefront references (Microsoft Store). The game was built using the **Unity game engine (Q63966)**. It is classified as an **independent game**, as evidenced by its listings on Indie DB and its presence on platforms like Steam that feature many indie titles.

### Release History & Distribution
The game had a staggered multi-platform launch in 2023 and 2024.
*   **PC (Windows/macOS):** First released on **Steam on April 11, 2023**. Its Steam Application ID is **1727270**.
*   **Xbox Series X/S:** Released on the **Microsoft Store on April 12, 2023**. The Microsoft Store Product ID is **9pn9fs3xtxg6**.
*   **PlayStation 4:** Released via the **PlayStation Store**. The PlayStation Store Concept ID is **10004400**. Store references date to October 19, 2023.
*   **Nintendo Switch:** Released on the **Nintendo eShop on January 15, 2024**. The Nintendo eShop ID is **murderous-muses-switch**.

Distribution is **digital-only**. It is available from key digital distributors: **Steam**, **Microsoft Store**, **Nintendo eShop**, and **PlayStation Store**. It is also listed on aggregation and deal sites like **IsThereAnyDeal**, **GOG** (application ID: `game/murderous_muses`), and **Lutris**.

### Platform & Technical Specifications
The game is a **single-player video game**. It is available on five distinct platforms: **Microsoft Windows**, **macOS**, **Xbox Series X and Series S**, **PlayStation 4**, and **Nintendo Switch**. For console platforms, specific product IDs exist: **Orbispatches** (PS4) IDs `CUSA36474` (Europe) and `CUSA36473` (United States).

### Content & Localization
The game's content is rated **ESRB Teen** and **PEGI 18**. The ESRB rating includes specific content descriptors: **Drug Reference, Sexual Themes, Mild Violence, and Language**. This indicates a narrative with mature themes.

Language support is extensive for an FMV title. The primary language is **English**, applied to the user interface, voice acting, and subtitles. Additionally, the UI and subtitles are localized into **French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Turkish**. This is documented with qualifiers specifying which parts of the game each language applies to.

### Critical Reception & Aggregated Data
Critical reception is tracked on **OpenCritic** (ID: 14765). As of the point-in-time **May 23, 2023**, the **OpenCritic Top Critic Average** score was **75/100**. The **OpenCritic Critics Recommend** percentage was **57%**. The determination method for both is noted.

The game has a presence on numerous video game databases and aggregators, which serve as references for its existence and details:
*   **Rawg:** ID `murderous-muses`
*   **MobyGames:** ID `201740`
*   **HowLongToBeat:** ID `126141`
*   **Adventure Gamers:** ID `45499`
*   **Internet Game Database:** ID `murderous-muses` (IGDB ID: 190478)
*   **TV Tropes:** Page `VideoGame/MurderousMuses`
*   **Nintendo-specific:** NTower ID `27649`, Génération Nintendo ID `14405`
*   **Modding/Community:** Mod DB ID `murderous-muses`, SteamGridDB ID `5298627`, Indie DB ID `murderous-muses`
*   **Gamer Profiles:** GamerProfiles ID `Yx2Bk`
*   **GamesMeter:** ID `23197`
*   **GamersGlobal:** ID `205298`
*   **VGList:** ID `65660`

### Marketing & Media
An official launch trailer exists on YouTube with video ID **7XIBNT2ANVc**. It was published on **March 10, 2023**, has a duration of **71 seconds**, and is categorized as a 'video game trailer'. The channel ID is `UCqEjiVMOBQPRwHxS3Wd-cww`. As of a later reference date (June 4, 2025), it had over **10,706 views**.

The official website is **https://murderousmuses.com/**, with its language of content noted as English.

### Wikidata & Instance
The entity's **Wikidata description** is "2023 video game". Its **instance of (P31)** is **video game (Q7889)**. The **IMDb ID** is **tt21856528**. The **FMV World ID** is `murderousmuses`.

## References

1. Steam
2. Microsoft Store
3. Nintendo eShop
4. Mod DB
5. OpenCritic
6. GameSpot
7. Q124398839
8. GamesMeter.nl
9. PlayStation Store
10. Q117506892