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?
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Reviews
- The game features interesting visuals in a pixel art style and a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- Each of the four cases offers intriguing stories with some fun twists, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate narrative-driven gameplay.
- The game is straightforward and accessible, making it suitable for those looking for a light detective experience without complex mechanics.
- The gameplay is tedious and repetitive, primarily involving talking to characters without much player agency or puzzle-solving.
- The dialogue and clue mechanics are overly complicated, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement during investigations.
- The game is misleadingly marketed as a detective game, as it lacks actual deduction and player-driven problem-solving, resembling more of a visual novel.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a frustratingly convoluted dialogue mechanic that detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a tedious visual novel than an engaging detective game. While the mechanics are simple and the narrative flows smoothly, many players find the process of interacting with clues and witnesses overly complicated, which hampers enjoyment despite the game's strong visuals and storytelling potential. For those seeking a light, story-rich detective experience, it may still appeal, but the gameplay's repetitiveness and lack of depth could be off-putting for others.
“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.”
“Also, the dialogue mechanic is unnecessarily complicated: you start a conversation, you end the conversation, you look through your clues (which could be over 24 in total), pick one if a person at your location has something to say about it, start a new conversation with them (if the game lets you and doesn't move you around because it thinks you want to walk away), and finally you get to talk about the clue.”
“But what drags the game down is the mechanics where you ask witnesses about clues; it is ridiculously convoluted and baffling.”
- story22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % 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 storytelling and puzzle-solving elements, making it a suitable choice for those seeking a light detective game with a narrative focus. Overall, while the story may not be universally compelling, it maintains a good pace and offers enjoyable challenges.
“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.”
“Playing as a detective, you interrogate people on the scene and search for clues in order to progress through the story.”
“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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their intriguing pixel art style and overall aesthetic, which effectively captures the essence of a detective narrative. However, some players express disappointment, feeling that the visuals and mechanics are underutilized in what they perceive as a visual novel rather than a true detective game. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, they may not fully meet the expectations set by the game's premise.
“I really appreciate 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 gave the impression of being a deduction-style detective game, which instantly hooked me.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its quality and integration with the visuals and gameplay. However, some critics feel that the overall experience leans more towards a simplistic visual novel rather than a more complex detective game, which may detract from its potential.
“I loved the music and pixel art and thoroughly enjoyed my nine hours with it.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment and engagement.
“The minimal gameplay is incredibly and frustratingly tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful reward.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over without any real progress.”
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