Letters To Judy

Letters to Judy is a smoky, film noir inspired pathology simulator that takes place in a post-war New York City. For work, you, the player, are tasked with undertaking post-mortem examinations while you wait for your wife to relocate with you.

Separation has gotten the better of you. Whilst you wait for your wife to join you in the city, you must write to her. Every day brings you closer to your reunion. In the meantime however, you have a job to do.

When you begin a case, you must investigate the body using the instruments at your disposal:

• Pick up the magnifying glass and scour surface level clues

• Put scalpel to skin, and make precise dissections

• Merge clues together with the Thought mechanic

• Follow correct procedure and suture the incisions

• Print your findings onto the case report and send it off

Was the death natural or was it an accident? Are there any signs of foul play? No matter the verdict, it is crucial that you discover the manner of death. Your decisions matter. Your reputation depends on it, and so does the outcome of the story.

Throughout your work days, you will discover many people swinging by your office for a chat. These conversations are the narrative centre of the game, and how you talk can affect the way things go.

Officer James Battle is the young soldier-turned cop who will provide you with information from the police. It is Battle’s responsibility to keep you in check and ensure that your reports are accurate.

Luca “Lucky Lou” is your liaison with the Moretti family. This cynical mafioso has only his family’s interests in mind. Failing to meet his demands to turn a blind eye to some cases will lead to you falling out of favour with the wrong people.

Ms Ruth Collins is the pragmatic journalist who will doggedly follow yours and the NYPD’s every step to provide the truth in her daily papers.