MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE

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"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?

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Charming pixel art and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
The stories are interesting with some enjoyable twists, making it a light and entertaining mystery game.
Easy to pick up and play, suitable for casual gaming sessions without requiring intense focus.

Gameplay is overly linear and lacks meaningful player agency, often feeling more like a visual novel than a detective game.
The deduction mechanics can be tedious and convoluted, leading to frustration during conversations and clue interactions.
Short runtime and limited replayability, with a fixed storyline that may not satisfy players looking for deeper challenges.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The story in "Makoto Wakaido's Case Files" is generally considered engaging but inconsistent, with some cases featuring strong twists while others feel forced or poorly written. While it offers a light detective experience with a single, fixed storyline and limited replayability, players appreciate the interactive elements and pacing that keep them invested. Overall, it serves as a decent narrative-driven game for those who enjoy puzzle-solving within a story-rich environment.
- “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.”
- “The artwork is nice and the music is nice too, but the story is what made me keep playing until the end.”
- “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.”
- “No replayability, single storyline, and I think the ending is fixed.”
- “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.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and overly complicated, particularly the dialogue and clue mechanics that detract from the detective experience. While some appreciate the straightforward nature of the mechanics and the narrative flow, others feel that the convoluted interactions hinder enjoyment and fail to engage players in meaningful puzzle-solving. Overall, the game is seen as more of a visual novel than a true detective game, with a few standout cases amidst a generally simplistic gameplay structure.
- “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 progressively smooth.”
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game features a pixel art style that has garnered appreciation for its interesting visuals and aesthetic appeal. While the graphics are generally well-received, some players feel that the overall experience leans more towards a visual novel rather than a traditional detective game, which has led to mixed feelings about its execution.
- “This is a linear point and click detective game with a pixel art style graphic.”
- “I love the aesthetic of the game as a whole and the rhythm of gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “This is a linear point-and-click detective game with a pixel art style graphic.”
- “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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting its amazing quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. While some feel the game leans more towards a visual novel than a detective game, the soundtrack and accompanying artwork contribute positively to the narrative and gameplay enjoyment. Overall, the music is a standout feature that complements the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is amazing, the narrative keeps me on my toes, and I have to give a special shoutout to the third case, since it's my favorite.”
- “The artwork is nice and the music is nice too, but the story is what made me keep playing until the end.”
- “I loved the music and pixel art and thoroughly enjoyed my nine hours with it.”
- “This is just a book for children with music.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has low replayability due to its single storyline and a fixed ending, limiting players' motivation to revisit it.
- “There is no replayability; the game has a single storyline and I believe the ending is fixed.”
- “The lack of replayability really hurts the overall experience, as there's only one path to follow.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play again since the story doesn't change.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- “However, the minimal gameplay is incredibly and frustratingly tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful rewards.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”