Curious Cases

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 134 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Curious Cases" is a narrative-driven detective game where players solve mysteries by examining crime scenes, gathering evidence, and interviewing suspects. With a variety of cases to investigate, players must use their observational skills and wits to unravel each case and catch the culprit. The game features a unique art style and immersive storytelling that will keep players engaged and guessing until the very end.

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 134 reviews
story8 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The puzzles are engaging and provide a good challenge, especially when played in co-op mode with friends.
  • The game features a well-designed atmosphere and graphics that enhance the overall experience.
  • The hint system is helpful, allowing players to progress without getting too frustrated, although it can sometimes give away answers.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with item interactions and controls, making it frustrating to play.
  • The story lacks coherence, especially in the final chapter, which feels disconnected from the rest of the game.
  • The game is very short, with many players feeling it does not provide enough content for the price.
  • story26 mentions

    The story in the game is generally criticized for its incoherence and lack of depth, with many players feeling that it starts strong but deteriorates significantly by the final chapter. While some appreciate the initial intrigue and atmosphere, others note that the narrative is poorly developed, leaving players confused about their purpose and the overall plot. Overall, the story is seen as a weak aspect of the game, with many suggesting that it could have benefited from more substantial writing and clearer direction.

    • “I enjoy the storyline, good graphics, and pleasant quality audio.”
    • “The one thing that I was delighted to see in Curious Cases is the inclusion of an interesting story with high-quality voice acting.”
    • “The graphics and story are awesome, and the game is very immersive.”
    • “The story is a welcome addition, but the final chapter feels so completely removed from everything else that I may as well have been playing a completely different game.”
    • “There is no story, so you don't know why you are there, who locked you in, or what your purpose is.”
    • “A few complaints: the aforementioned story, which starts out as a relatively engaging mystery, takes a weird turn in the third act, and not in a way that's fresh or exciting.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the unique puzzles and solid mechanics, while others criticize clunky controls, poor optimization, and a lack of engaging story elements. Many found the gameplay enjoyable and atmospheric, particularly in VR, but noted that the game is short and some mechanics felt imprecise. Overall, while there are highlights in puzzle design, the execution and depth of gameplay leave room for improvement.

    • “The variety of puzzles and mechanics are unique and different from any other games.”
    • “The gameplay is first person and it's always cool when you manage to put 2 and 2 together and deduce a new hint for a puzzle, their previous games had some puzzles that felt kind of 'off' at times, but this one managed to nail that part pretty well, giving you just about enough hints to not fall prey to desperation.”
    • “Excellent gameplay and very atmospheric.”
    • “No interesting mechanics, no clever object combinations.”
    • “Problematic control mechanics and cameras.”
    • “The game mechanics were clunky and didn't feel natural.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of aesthetic coherence across different environments, while others praise the overall quality and attention to detail. Many appreciate the well-designed visuals that complement the engaging story and puzzles, although a few mention that certain basic elements detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good, contributing positively to the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “I enjoy the storyline, good graphics, and pleasant quality audio.”
    • “The graphics are good, the environments are well-designed, and the puzzles are interesting and mostly fair.”
    • “The graphics and story are awesome, and the game is very immersive.”
    • “The three rooms lack aesthetic coherence and don't seem to be connected to one another.”
    • “You play in three rooms with completely different aesthetics that don't seem to be connected to one another.”
    • “Mediocre, generic visuals with no personality at all.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by excellent graphics and sound design. While the setting and overall ambiance contribute to a captivating experience, some players feel that the story and puzzle mechanics do not match the high standard of the atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully combines a stunning visual environment with engaging gameplay, though it may fall short in length.

    • “The atmosphere is wonderful.”
    • “Visually stunning, atmospheric and instantly immersive!”
    • “Very good atmosphere, graphics and sound and a nice hint system that you will probably need to use at some moment.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to draw players in.”
    • “Despite the potential, the game's atmosphere fails to create a sense of tension or excitement.”
    • “The world feels lifeless, with minimal environmental interaction that detracts from the overall experience.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including items not spawning, synchronization issues in multiplayer, and frequent crashes that require relaunching. While some players find enjoyment in the VR experience and co-op gameplay, the overall optimization and reliability are deemed poor, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience.

    • “Way too buggy, Illusion is just a mess with items randomly not spawning. After replaying for the 5th time only to have yet another key not spawn where it should, I just gave up on playing any more of these games from this developer.”
    • “Like other games from Onskull, the multiplayer has a lot of glitches. For example, crucial items go missing because two players tried to take them, and sometimes players go out of sync with items and see a 'different world'. It's very weird.”
    • “There isn't a 'game' as much as it is struggling to try to get your character to pick up objects and then starting over when the game inevitably freezes.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere, enhancing the visual experience and puzzle-solving elements. However, some players found certain music-related puzzles challenging, particularly those requiring musical notation knowledge. Overall, the integration of music with gameplay is well-received, though it may pose difficulties for those unfamiliar with reading music.

    • “Visuals, music, and puzzles are awesome.”
    • “Music and atmosphere were very well done; the graphics are good, and the puzzles range in difficulty depending on how many escape room-like activities you have done, giving you a good understanding of the layout.”
    • “For anyone in the US having trouble with the music puzzle, the developer seems to be in a country that uses commas as a decimal separator.”
    • “It was good, but it seemed like an occasion arose where you had to understand how to read music.”
    • “The difficulty definitely ramps up as you move from chapter to chapter, but outside of one puzzle (because I can't read music worth a lick), all the solutions are right there for you to figure out.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including poor performance, buggy mechanics, and lack of support for Oculus controllers. Players also criticize the weak puzzles and low gameplay time, although it can still provide a brief, enjoyable co-op experience despite these flaws.

    • “No story integrity at all, weak and absurd puzzles, hint mechanism is really bad, low gameplay time, poor optimization and character modeling, too much junk to interact with.”
    • “The story is predictable, no optimization for Oculus controllers, the game is very badly optimized overall, very buggy (not game breaking) but it's a nice way of spending 3 hours with a friend doing an online co-op game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, with users noting that it can provide only a couple of hours of enjoyment, particularly for fans of room escape games, but lacks the depth for multiple playthroughs.

    • “If you're into room escape games, it's fine, but don't expect more than a couple of hours out of it, since there's no replay value (a constant throughout all of Onskull's games).”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The puzzles don't change, and the experience feels static.”
    • “The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying the game feel pointless after the first run.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game is noted for its brief yet effective humor, particularly shining in cooperative play, where the comedic elements are enhanced through teamwork and interaction.

    • “A short but funny game, especially in co-op.”
    • “The humor is spot-on and keeps you laughing throughout the gameplay.”
    • “I love how the game uses witty dialogue and hilarious situations to keep things entertaining.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more enjoyable when played with friends, as it can become tedious or frustrating when tackled solo.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the grinding to be a major chore, taking away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
2-5hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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