Verbal Verdict (2024)

Developer: Savanna Developments
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 28 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A typing-driven detective experience where you piece together clues and interrogate suspects through text-based choices in a colorful, low-stakes noir setting.

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What players say

Players praise the AI-driven interrogation as creative and entertaining, with genuinely funny moments. However, many note the game feels unfinished: responses get cut off, some achievements unlock incorrectly, and the developer has stopped updating, raising concerns about its Early Access future.

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