Detective School Club
- August 2, 2024
- Danny Garay
Get on SteamA normal school with a strange rule... Due to a certain situation, you are the new member of the Detective Club. Alongside the scatterbrained Alice Baskerville, you'll have to solve your first case as a detective! The future of the club is in your hands! Using logical deduction, you'll be able to connect the evidence to formulate hypotheses about what really happened. Ask the right questions to…
Reviews
- The story is short, simple, and lighthearted, making it enjoyable for anime visual novel lovers.
- The character design and world-building are solid, with recognizable characters and enjoyable references to popular culture.
- The graphics are visually pleasing, and the soundtrack enhances the overall experience.
- The game only consists of a singular case, which feels incomplete and leaves players wanting more content.
- Some dialogue translations need improvement for grammatical accuracy, which can detract from the experience.
- Replayability is limited, as the only incentive to play again is to achieve a better score, making it less engaging after the first playthrough.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as a lighthearted and simple narrative appealing to anime visual novel fans, with potential for deeper, darker twists, such as the school director possibly being a villain. While the current storyline is enjoyable, reviewers suggest that a more developed plot could enhance the experience, especially if priced similarly to more comprehensive games.
“The story is short and simple, providing lighthearted fun for anime visual novel lovers.”
“There is room for the story to either remain lighthearted or spiral into a darker and more nefarious plot. Could the school director end up being the ultimate villain? Who knows! It would be very cool to see that for a climax.”
“If this game sold for $25 with a full story, much like the games that inspired it, I believe it could do very well.”
“But ultimately, I feel if this sold for $25 with a full story, much like the games that inspired this, it could do very well.”
“There is also room for the story to either stay lighthearted or spiral into a darker and more nefarious plot. Could the school director end up being the ultimate villain? Who knows! But it would be very cool to see that for a climax.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their visually pleasing and interactive UI, along with appealing character designs and a strong overall art style. However, some users suggest that additional budget and time could enhance the backgrounds, adding more detail to the visual experience.
“The graphics are visually pleasing with an interactive UI, complemented by some very nice character drawings.”
“Overall, I really like the art style; if I were to nitpick, I would suggest a bit more budget and time to include more detailed backgrounds.”
“I appreciate the art style and the music.”
“The graphics are visually pleasing and feature an interactive UI, but there are areas that could use improvement.”
“While I really like the art style, I feel that a bit more budget and time to include more detailed backgrounds would significantly enhance the experience.”
“The character drawings are nice, but the overall graphics could benefit from more attention to detail in the environments.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying the great soundtrack that enhances their gaming experience. The combination of the art style and music contributes positively to the overall atmosphere.
“The music features a great soundtrack; I genuinely really enjoyed listening to it while playing.”
“I love the art style and the music.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game features strong character design complemented by effective world-building, which enhances the overall character development experience.
“The character design is solid, and the world-building enhances the overall experience.”
“The depth of character development truly brings the story to life, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and motivations intricately woven into the gameplay.”
