The Invisible Hours turns Nikola Tesla’s murder into a VR whodunit

Nikola Tesla is dead, and his murderer is somewhere in the house. But finding them isn’t going to be straightforward. In The Invisible Hours, a virtual reality mystery game, you’ll observe seven characters, eavesdrop on their conversations, and glean their secrets to unravel what happened to Tesla and why. It’s the latest title from Spain-based indie studio Tequila Works, and it’s available on the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR for $30.

Everything happens in real time in The Invisible Hours, though you may fast-forward, rewind, and pause so that you can freely explore. The bulk of this adventure takes place in Tesla’s mansion, where the cast of characters have gathered for various reasons. Some are there by invitation, others are employees; all are haunted by events in their pasts. You can examine objects and photographs, and read notes and diary entries that go deeper into each character’s backstory as well as what Tesla was working on before his demise.