CaseCracker
- December 19, 2022
- BlackRobe
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"CaseCracker is a single-player Role Playing game that offers a complex and engaging experience, similar to real police cases. The game takes about 9 hours to beat and includes a built-in system to save time and improve gameplay. The sequel, CaseCracker 2, continues the story and can be enjoyed as a standalone game."
PC
Reviews
- The game offers a challenging and immersive detective experience, with interconnected cases that require careful deduction.
- Many players appreciate the unique puzzles and the satisfaction of solving complex mysteries without being spoon-fed clues.
- Despite some translation issues, the overall story and mechanics are engaging, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- The English translation is often poor, leading to confusion and frustration when trying to decipher clues and instructions.
- The user interface is clunky and can hinder gameplay, particularly with the copy/paste mechanism and the lack of clear guidance on clue recognition.
- Some players have reported concerns about malware associated with the game, which raises significant trust issues regarding the developer's practices.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging and convoluted, particularly criticizing the absurdity of certain plot points. However, others appreciate the overarching narrative and well-crafted mysteries, noting that the puzzles enhance the experience despite some fantastical elements. Overall, while the story has its flaws, it also contains intriguing aspects that some players enjoy.
“Loved the puzzles requiring deduction and overarching story that ties all cases.”
“Great story and well-planned mysteries.”
“So far, the cases are interesting with a seemingly overarching storyline.”
“Those problems, coupled with a plot I didn't become quite invested in, make it hard for me to recommend the game.”
“The whole murder plot often ends up being ridiculous nonsense, like in the last case [spoiler] this guy finds out his target has a coronary disease and kills him by lowering the temperature in his room during the night?”
“I used the walkthrough for the last two cases because I didn't care for the story anymore and just wanted to get it over with.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users highlighting its intriguing setting and simple mechanics that encourage detective work, while others criticize the lack of clear tutorials and specific item naming requirements that hinder exploration. Additionally, technical issues such as translation errors and tedious copying mechanics detract from the overall experience.
“I appreciate the setting; the mechanics are very simple, but lend themselves to an armchair detective type of solving crimes.”
“The gameplay was also quite well thought out, not impossible to play, but not spoon feeding you clues.”
“There are some tiny problems with translation, but there are some bigger problems with the mechanics. I tried several times to search for details on an item, but it required a very specific name to be found.”
“Terrible tutorial; the mechanics are barely explained, and you end up having to use hints just to figure things out.”
“Copying and pasting text is tedious. I'm glad the mechanic exists, but often it misses the first letter or fails to copy more than one character.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a preference for specific tracks like "The Orwells," "Song of Farca," and "No Case Should Remain Unsolved," indicating a strong appreciation for the game's music. However, some players found the music's integration challenging, particularly in relation to solving certain cases, which affected their overall experience.
“I much prefer the Orwells, 'Song of Farca' or 'No Case Should Remain Unsolved' in this category.”
“I much prefer the music from 'The Orwells', 'Song of Farca', or 'No Case Should Remain Unsolved' in this category.”
“Couldn't get past case 5's end case, as I couldn't find any combination for 'How did you identify Song Jianye's murderer?' that worked.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization allows players to request hints, but doing so negatively impacts their performance, adding a strategic layer to the decision-making process.
“The optimization features in the game allow for a seamless experience, making it easy to tailor settings to my preferences.”
“I love how the game encourages strategic thinking through its optimization mechanics, enhancing overall gameplay.”
“The ability to optimize my character's skills and abilities adds a layer of depth that keeps me engaged.”
“The game runs poorly on lower-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruin the overall experience.”
“The optimization is so bad that it feels like the game was rushed out without proper testing.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding mechanic to be tedious and frustrating, often experiencing issues such as missed characters or limited copying capabilities, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I appreciate the effort put into the mechanics, but the grinding becomes a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
“The amount of time required for grinding is overwhelming, and it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
