A Detective's Novel (2016)
- Developer
- Amaterasu Software
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 3.4 of 5, 896 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Playing feels like piecing together clues in a gloomy, quiet manor through careful observation and conversation.
adventuremysteryinvestigativeatmosphericstory-drivendialogue-heavyslow-paced
What players say
Players describe a short, classic detective visual novel with a mystery and some unexpected twists, though opinions are split on the writing and art. Some praise the focused story and characters, while others find the writing dull, the deduction mechanics unsophisticated, and the visuals inconsistent enough to cause eye strain.
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