Chronicles of Crime: 1900 Review

The first Chronicles of Crime game was set in present time, then came the follow-up, set in 1400. Fast-forward half a millennium, and we're looking at the latest game - Chronicles of Crime: 1900
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The first Chronicles of Crime game was set in present time, then came the follow-up, set in 1400. Fast-forward half a millennium, and we're looking at the latest game - Chronicles of Crime: 1900

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