Underplayed Gems

The 25th Ward: The Silver Case (2018)

The 25th Ward: The Silver Case cover
Developer
GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., Active Gaming Media Inc.
Publisher
NIS America, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.6 of 5, 522 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A dense, surreal detective story with a tense, atmospheric tone that unfolds through multiple interwoven viewpoints.

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What players say

Players call it a unique and mind-boggling experience, though many say it is not as good as the first Silver Case or other Suda51 titles. The translation and dialogue are criticized as unnatural, but the three storylines keep it from feeling dull.

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