Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (2025)

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Developer: Armonica LLC
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 424 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn detective visual novel with a melancholic tone, focused on solving a mystery through dialogue and observation.

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What players say

Players praise the art and Ace Attorney-inspired music, but caution that this is a very short visual novel with no real investigative gameplay, everything is handed to the player via repetitive recaps. The ending is criticized as a melodramatic rush by some, while others find it charming and cozy.

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