# The Slaughter: Act One

> Solve a crime in Victorian London in a surreal, dark, and witty adventure.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brainchild.theslaughter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brainchild.theslaughter)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.brainchild.theslaughter`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brainchild Studios
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 519
- **Rating:** 3.91 / 5 (37 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.678
- **Last updated:** 2019-03-04
- **First published:** 2019-03-04
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainchild.theslaughter)
- **Website:** [http://www.brainchildstudios.co.uk/](http://www.brainchildstudios.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://brainchildstudios.tumblr.com/private/185818327701/tumblr\_LoTV67DI9hr8RBYqm](https://brainchildstudios.tumblr.com/private/185818327701/tumblr_LoTV67DI9hr8RBYqm)

## Description

A serial killer is terrorizing the streets of Victorian London, and private investigator Sydney Emerson has hit a new low between finding lost dogs and receiving alleyway beatings. A turn of events sees Sydney forgoing his selfish nature and thrusting himself into perilous and increasingly surreal situations, treading a fine line between dreams and reality.<br><br>Explore the foggy streets of Victorian London in all its decadence and depravity, searching the slums, taverns, brothels and even Sydney’s abstract dreamscapes for clues, while meeting a host of interesting, insane and eccentrically British characters along the way.<br><br>“The game mixes realism and surrealism to create a story that can cause just as much laughter as fear. A-” - Just Adventure<br><br>“Has its moments of laughter and sheer horror to excite any avid gamer who loves a good narrative. 9/10 ” - BagoGames<br><br>Features<br><br>•A noir adventure laced with adult themes and dark humour.<br>•A faithful recreation of Victorian London, from decadence to depravity.<br>•Classic point and click gameplay in the vein of the LucasArts games of yore.<br>•Explore Sydney’s surreal dream-world for clues.<br>•Follow the trail of a killer, or drown your sorrows at the pub.<br>•Original soundtrack blends film noir and traditional Victorian instruments.

## Rankings

- #1,368,736 — Overall

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