Murder: Be the King, also searched as Murder: To Kill or Not to Kill, is a one-button timing game about a repeating royal power struggle. Approach the king from behind, hold to prepare an attack, and lower the weapon before the king catches you looking suspicious.

A successful assassination puts your character on the throne and reverses the challenge. Watch the person following behind, turn at the right moment, and catch an attack before it lands. New characters and comic outcomes make each attempt part of the same assassin-to-king cycle.

Take the crown by completing a well-timed assassination without being caught, then remain king by detecting each attacker before the next attempt reaches you.

• As the assassin, hold the mouse button, screen, or action key to raise the weapon and prepare an attack.
• Release immediately when the king begins to look back so the weapon is lowered before you are caught.
• Fill the attack action at a safe moment to remove the king and claim the throne.
• As the new king, watch the movement of the follower and turn around when an assassination attempt is being prepared.
• Continue catching attackers and discover different character outcomes while trying to extend the reign.

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