2016

The Silver Case

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Adventure Puzzle Visual Novel

PlayStation 4 PC (Microsoft Windows) Nintendo Switch Linux Mac

Publisher: NIS America, Grasshopper Manufacture

Game Modes Single player

Themes Action, Mystery

Perspective First person, Text

Critics Score 68/100 (10 reviews)

Summary

This is the first time "The Silver Case" has been fully localized to English. In this hit, the player takes control of the protagonist, a member of the Special Forces Unit "Republic", from a first-person perspective. The game takes inspiration from the adventure and novel genres, leading the player through an in-depth story in which the truth is gradually revealed as they solve various puzzles, offering a fresh and unique experience.

Storyline

"1999 - the "24 Wards". A string of mysterious serial killings plagues the city. The detectives of the 24 Wards Heinous Crimes Unit have their eyes on one man: Kamui Uehara, legendary serial killer and assassin of a number of government officials 20 years prior in the now-famous "Silver Case". However, nobody knows the true identity of Kamui. Has he really returned? Who is this infamous serial killer?"