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2009 PC 👍 94 % Very positive, 126 reviews on Steam

A point-and-click detective adventure set in a noir take on Oz: as Petra you work a five-chapter case filled with witnesses, suspects and familiar faces like the Scarecrow and Lion in a shadowy Emerald City.

What defines Emerald City Confidential:

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Fantasy setting

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