Methods: The Detective Competition (2020)

Developer

LockedOn Games

Publisher

Erabit, LockedOn Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy

Rating

4.6 of 5, 733 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 10 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted visual novel where you solve simple mysteries through multiple-choice questions, with a darkly humorous premise about detectives and criminals competing for a prize.

investigativestory richlight humorcasualanimefemale protagonistdarkly funnytext heavy

What players say

Players enjoy the large, distinct cast and witty writing, calling it a character-driven visual novel rather than a challenging detective game. Mysteries are straightforward and take a backseat to the ensemble interactions, though some feel the cast is too big for any character to develop fully. Fans of Snake's Life and red July will find similar energy.

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