The story follows George Stobbart and Nicole Collard as they try to solve a mystery surrounding the theft of the painting La Maledicció. Both characters have their own motivations for solving the crime, and players must guide them through a complex web of conspiracy and historical events.
The gameplay is focused on puzzle-solving, with players using an intelligent mouse cursor to interact with objects in the game world. The puzzles are varied, ranging from simple item-specific actions to more complex logic challenges that require players to examine objects up close. Conversations with other characters also play a key role in the game, and players can switch between George and Nico as they progress through the story.