A Case Of Distrust

“One of the standout features of "A Case of Distrust" is its evocative atmosphere, transporting players to the Prohibition era with its stylish art deco visuals and jazzy soundtrack.”

“The simplicity of the artstyle is its greatest strength, with minimalist graphics that leave room for our own imagination while making it easy to identify the characters through their different color codes.”

“The graphics, animations and presentation are simple but very stylish and aesthetically pleasing, with some very cool transitions and sequences.”

“One of the standout features of "A Case of Distrust" is its evocative atmosphere, transporting players to the prohibition era with its stylish Art Deco visuals and jazzy soundtrack.”

“The soundtrack combined with the artwork helps set the mood and makes you really feel immersed in the gritty dark side of the roaring twenties.”

“Fantastic minimalist art, perfect music, brilliant dialogue, and a setting that is so perfect from both an atmospheric and historical perspective.”

“The investigation mechanics are quite original (your progress and clues are noted in a notebook, you can then mention them to the suspects during the interviews you have with them), although it can be a little frustrating if you don't have the right information to move the investigation forward.”

“[u][b]Gameplay:[/b][/u] The gameplay largely consists of examining the 2D environments to gather evidence, using the information you’ve uncovered to learn more from individuals, and employing that evidence to contradict lies whenever they arise.”

“The dialogue-driven gameplay encourages thoughtful decision-making, allowing players to shape the direction of the investigation through their choices and interactions.”

“One of the standout features of "A Case of Distrust" is its evocative atmosphere, transporting players to the prohibition era with its stylish art deco visuals and jazzy soundtrack.”

“Presentation-wise, it is stunning: the use of silhouettes for the characters and environments, the unobtrusive but wonderfully atmospheric background music, and the creatively animated transitions between scenes all cooperate to create a stylish experience.”

“Fantastic minimalist art, perfect music, brilliant dialogue, and a setting that is so perfect from both an atmospheric and historical perspective.”

“There is some replay value, because I missed a good bit of optional dialogue and cab discussions may be random.”

“So despite the fact that there is only one ending to this game, there is replayability because you can choose different answers for how you are roleplaying PC Malone.”

“Although replayability is technically there (as there are certain dialogue options you can choose from), it's definitely on the lower side.”

“A visual novel, mystery/crime, detective game that takes place in SF, USA now. Although I have never lived there nor was I born there, I feel the game successfully captures the atmosphere of that era, with vintage, venerable, and vivid art style, smooth jazz music, and funny, interesting writing full of fancy words that sometimes provides detailed scene descriptions.”

“There you will meet Frank, a local friendly bartender, who will later provide hints if you manage to figure out which of your clues he will actually respond to, and looks at you funny when you choose one of the other twenty clues you have in your journal.”

“The conversations you can get into through the taxi cabs that take you from place to place provide some interesting stories and sometimes humorous conversations to help lighten the mood between questionings.”

“Despite seeing the ending early on, the way it was told was heartwarming.”

“Made me feel like I was watching people living, as opposed to a dramatization.”

“Touching when I get through.”

“This game is so well-crafted, from the character design and colors to the dialogue and red herrings.”

“Great art style, music, and character design.”

“Performance was solid throughout the several hours it took me to unravel the game’s mysteries.”