MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE
- October 18, 2023
- Hakababunko
Get on Steam"MAKOTO WAKAIDO's Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE" is a pixel-art detective game with 4 mysterious cases to solve. Investigate a series of beheadings, missing villagers, your own murder accusation, and a haunted mansion. Uncover the truth through exploration, evidence collection, and interrogations, all set to a hard-boiled soundtrack. Can you handle the twists and turns of these unpredictable whodunits?
Reviews
- The game features interesting visuals in a charming pixel art style and a captivating soundtrack.
- Each of the four cases offers engaging stories with intriguing twists, making for a light yet entertaining experience.
- The game is straightforward and accessible, making it suitable for players looking for a casual mystery narrative without complex puzzles.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and tedious, primarily consisting of repetitive dialogue with characters and minimal player agency.
- The dialogue mechanics are convoluted and frustrating, requiring multiple steps to discuss clues with characters, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game is misleadingly marketed as a detective game, lacking actual deduction or puzzle-solving elements, making it feel more like a visual novel.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and overly complicated, particularly the dialogue mechanics that involve navigating through numerous clues and conversations. While some appreciate the game's aesthetic and narrative progression, others feel that the simplistic mechanics detract from the detective experience, making it more of a visual novel than an engaging mystery game. Overall, the gameplay is described as straightforward but lacking depth, with a few standout moments that do not fully compensate for its shortcomings.
“I love the aesthetic of the game as a whole and the rhythm of gameplay.”
“While the mechanics and puzzles are fairly casual and straightforward, it has a thoughtful design that allows the narrative to progress smoothly.”
“The gameplay is super simple - you walk around, talk to people, confront them with evidence, and you do not need to put your brain into the whole pace - the game keeps and reminds you of progress made and what's left to be done.”
“However, the minimal gameplay is incredibly and frustratingly tedious.”
“The mechanics where you ask witnesses about clues are ridiculously convoluted; it's baffling.”
“Since this is 90% of the gameplay, it was too much annoyance for me and made it hard to really enjoy the game.”
- story11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in "Makoto Wakaido's Case Files" is described as engaging yet inconsistent, with some cases featuring strong twists while others feel forced or poorly written. Players appreciate the interactive narrative and puzzle-solving elements, making it a suitable choice for those seeking a light detective experience. Overall, the pacing is commendable, keeping players invested despite varying story quality.
“For those who are looking for a light mechanic detective game but is story rich, Makoto Wakaido's Case Files is a game for you.”
“Makoto Wakaido's Case Files brought back the experience of being gripped by a good story, with enough twists it was always worth hanging around to the story's end.”
“Some cases were stronger than others, with a personal favorite being case 2, but even if the story didn't grab you, they keep a good pace all through.”
“It's more of an interactive story than anything else.”
“The story is tricky in a way that seems poorly written, with plot twists that feel forced.”
“The story is tricky in a way that seems poorly written, with plot twists that feel forced.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their intriguing pixel-style visuals and overall aesthetic, which effectively capture the player's interest. However, some users express disappointment, feeling that the visuals mislead them into expecting a more engaging detective gameplay experience rather than a visual novel format.
“I really appreciate the long runtime of this, the interesting visuals in pixel style, as well as the four very intriguing cases the Columbo-looking detective is investigating.”
“I love the aesthetic of the game as a whole and the rhythm of gameplay.”
“The art style got me interested and since it also gave the impression of being a deduction-style detective game, I was instantly hooked.”
“Was very disappointed in this one, the art style got me interested and since it also gave the impression of being a deduction-style detective game, I was instantly hooked.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its quality and contribution to the overall experience. However, some critics feel that the game leans too heavily on its musical elements, likening it to a children's book rather than a true detective game. Overall, while the music enhances enjoyment, opinions vary on its role within the game's structure.
“I loved the music and pixel art and thoroughly enjoyed my nine hours with it.”
“Great visuals, music, nailed mechanics and huge potential overall.”
“This is just a book for children with music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“However, the minimal gameplay is incredibly and frustratingly tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful reward.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became boring.”
