The Coroner Saga
Dodo Novels · 2019 · Adventure, Indie, Nudity, Visual Novel, Sexual Content
PC
Mostly Negative27% · 15 📈 Making a comeback 36%
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About The Coroner Saga
Become a Coroner
Sara is a young doctor who just completed Med School with the highest degrees. Uncertain about her future she joins the Coroners' State Institute and the adventure begins!
Deep and engaging narration
Written by award winner writer JD Glass, author of American Library Association (Stonewall) and Lambda Literary Award (Literature) finalist Punk Like Me, Punk And Zen, Lambda Literary Award and Ben Franklin Award finalist Red Light, GCLS finalist American Goth, and the critically acclaimed X; selection editor (and contributor) of GCLS Award winning anthology Outsiders, listed on the Advocate’s Top 100 for CORE, Vol.1 Iss.1., the well-received First Blood, GCLS finalist Nocturnes, and the fan-awaited Glass Lions. Called by some the voice of a generation and the erotic philosopher by others, JD works in often familiar-seeming worlds, with people we know, people like ourselves, people we’d like to meet, and provides powerful stories that allow the reader to rejoice and wonder, stumble and fall, then rejoice victoriously again at the amazing experience of being human.
You decide your own fate
As with all Bruni Multimedia's videogames choices are the most important thing: will you pursue your career without any distraction or will you let your personal life to interfere with your dream to become a world-renown Coroner?
Episodic Release
The Coroner Saga will start releasing its first season on June 2019. Each season is made of 6 episodes and each episode's duration is about 3-4 hours in gameplay.
The game's replayability gives you the chance to start over and face completely new situations.
The Coroner Saga is an episodic Visual Novel which will have you deal with Sara's personal and professional life as well. Meet new people, interact with colleagues and fellow doctors and uncover the truth behind several murder cases throughout the game's season.
Medical accuracy
Developed with the help of a real MD, the game features medical informations that are accurate and up-to-date. Please do not take medical informations other than for having fun in the game. If you experience some medical concern ask your doctor as soon as possible.
Full HD graphics
Developed in 1920x1080 resolution, The Coroner Saga's graphic is stunningly beautiful to look at.
Original Soundtrack
The game features a full 10-track original score you won't hear anywhere else.
Sara is a young doctor who just completed Med School with the highest degrees. Uncertain about her future she joins the Coroners' State Institute and the adventure begins!
Deep and engaging narration
Written by award winner writer JD Glass, author of American Library Association (Stonewall) and Lambda Literary Award (Literature) finalist Punk Like Me, Punk And Zen, Lambda Literary Award and Ben Franklin Award finalist Red Light, GCLS finalist American Goth, and the critically acclaimed X; selection editor (and contributor) of GCLS Award winning anthology Outsiders, listed on the Advocate’s Top 100 for CORE, Vol.1 Iss.1., the well-received First Blood, GCLS finalist Nocturnes, and the fan-awaited Glass Lions. Called by some the voice of a generation and the erotic philosopher by others, JD works in often familiar-seeming worlds, with people we know, people like ourselves, people we’d like to meet, and provides powerful stories that allow the reader to rejoice and wonder, stumble and fall, then rejoice victoriously again at the amazing experience of being human.
You decide your own fate
As with all Bruni Multimedia's videogames choices are the most important thing: will you pursue your career without any distraction or will you let your personal life to interfere with your dream to become a world-renown Coroner?
Episodic Release
The Coroner Saga will start releasing its first season on June 2019. Each season is made of 6 episodes and each episode's duration is about 3-4 hours in gameplay.
The game's replayability gives you the chance to start over and face completely new situations.
The Coroner Saga is an episodic Visual Novel which will have you deal with Sara's personal and professional life as well. Meet new people, interact with colleagues and fellow doctors and uncover the truth behind several murder cases throughout the game's season.
Medical accuracy
Developed with the help of a real MD, the game features medical informations that are accurate and up-to-date. Please do not take medical informations other than for having fun in the game. If you experience some medical concern ask your doctor as soon as possible.
Full HD graphics
Developed in 1920x1080 resolution, The Coroner Saga's graphic is stunningly beautiful to look at.
Original Soundtrack
The game features a full 10-track original score you won't hear anywhere else.
DLC & expansions
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Base game + 5 of 5 DLC at today's best prices.
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The Coroner Saga: Episode 2 - When night falls
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The Coroner Saga: Episode 3 - Deadly Truth
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The Coroner Saga: Episode 4 - Hidden Mask
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The Coroner Saga: Episode 5 - Life Paths
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The Coroner Saga: Complete Season 1
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Players are divided on this title. Fans of the developer's previous work "General Practitioner" appreciate the grounded storytelling and mature narrative themes, but those expecting an actual game rather than a visual novel with minimal player agency feel misled. The common complaint is that choices are largely illusory and the experience feels passive, with some episodes completable in just a few clicks, though a few appreciate the emotional, character-driven approach to the coroner premise.
If you're buying this as a fan of General Practitioner prepare for disappointment. This is much more like a visual novel, choices are very limited and, by Episode 3, some choices you make seem to be ignored anyway. Run in auto mode and you can clear Episode 3 in about 3 or 4 mouse clicks. I just feel like a passenger. Apologies for selecting "Don't recommend". My intention was not to tick either box but Steam doesn't allow that. The "No" is only because I was expecting a game more like GP and wouldn't have bought this otherwise.17 found this helpful
Its almost a visual novel, except your choices mean very little. I strongly recommend you not purchase this. It is a giant waste of time.11 found this helpful
I really enjoyed this. After the "General Practitioner " I was hungry for more from Bruni. Keep it up! <3 Lorenz <33 found this helpful
Still Waiting for Episode 6 Over 40 Months Later... Well i dont think it will happen. Dropped Game.2 found this helpful
The Coroner Saga begins with an intimate, grounded premise that immediately separates it from more sensationalist mystery visual novels. You step into the role of Sara Aveline Brennan, a freshly minted doctor searching for direction and stability after a complicated past. Her decision to join the Coroners’ State Institute is less about ambition and more about finding a place to belong—a theme that quietly shapes the entire experience. The job places her at the intersection of medicine, law enforcement, and human tragedy. Rather than glamorizing the profession, the game leans into the emotional burden of handling the dead, confronting grief, and piecing together the final moments of victims’ lives. This approach gives the narrative a mature tone from the beginning, emphasizing the human cost behind every case she accepts. The story unfolds across multiple episodes, each of which deepens Sara’s involvement with the Institute while broadening the overarching mystery surrounding her city. Every episode typically revolves around a particular case, beginning with a body on the table and unraveling outward through evidence, interviews, flashbacks, and moments of intuition. While the case…1 found this helpful
This "game" is unfortunately presented and marketed as a game when it is in fact a visual novel with some basic choices thrown in. The story is very average and choices make little or no difference to the outcome. If you are expecting to take an active role as a coroner you will be disappointed. If however you want a cheesy storyline and RSI from pressing enter a million times the you'll love this. A mediocre effort at best.1 found this helpful
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