Methods: The Illusion Murders (2024)

- Developer
- LockedOn Games
- Publisher
- Erabit
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 98 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 42 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A mystery visual novel where you examine evidence through short puzzles in a race to stop a serial killer.
mysteriousstory-driveninteractivepuzzlinginvestigativetensefree
What players say
Players describe this as a free, short visual novel focused on character Red July, with a unique art style and an impossible illusion murder puzzle. Some say the detective logic is weak, and the experience depends heavily on whether its style clicks with you.
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