Underplayed Gems

No Case Should Remain Unsolved (2024)

No Case Should Remain Unsolved cover
Developer
Somi
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 10,344 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, text-heavy detective game where you piece together memory fragments and witness accounts, leaning on a sense of melancholy and unresolved mystery.

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What players say

Players say this is a short detective game best finished in one sitting, with a puzzle system that feels like assembling a timeline from fragmented testimonies. Many found it confusing at first but rewarding once the mechanics clicked. The story is emotional and avoids plot holes, though some critics find the core ideas unoriginal and the game too brief to leave a lasting impression.

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