No Case Should Remain Unsolved

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"No Case Should Remain Unsolved" is a detective game where players help former police detective Jeon Gyeong solve a long-forgotten missing person case. By uncovering and piecing together memory fragments, players will acquire clues and testimony to reveal the truth behind Seowon's disappearance. This game is the final entry in the Guilt Trilogy, following "Replica" and "Legal Dungeon."

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Play Modes

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

No Case Should Remain Unsolved screenshot

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,398 reviews

story434 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Engaging and emotional narrative that keeps players invested throughout the game.
Unique gameplay mechanics that involve piecing together fragmented dialogues to solve a mystery.
Beautiful art and soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.

The game can be confusing at first, with a steep learning curve regarding its mechanics.
Short playtime of around 2-4 hours may leave some players wanting more content.
Some players may find the lack of explicit instructions and the need to input dates frustrating.

story
766 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth, intricate plot twists, and engaging narrative structure, which involves piecing together dialogues and memories to uncover a complex mystery. Players appreciate the unique mechanics that enhance storytelling, creating a captivating experience that often leaves them heartbroken yet satisfied by the resolution. While some found the gameplay slightly confusing, the overall consensus is that the story is beautifully crafted and worth the investment of time, making it a standout in the detective genre.
- “I absolutely loved the story; this game left me heartbroken.”
- “The story is captivating and it took an unexpected turn.”
- “A beautiful and heartbreaking story that left me with a feeling of hope, beauty, and justice in the world.”
- “The twists in Return of the Obra Dinn are fun and can add to the puzzles sometimes, but don't really add to the story in any meaningful way.”
- “I personally struggled to care about the mystery, but if the story vibes with you, this game will probably be great.”
- “Didn't feel like a detective at all and the story wasn't for me; I felt myself disinterested in the story and once I noticed I skipped text due to boredom, I refunded, because I was essentially skipping the game.”
gameplay
282 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its innovative mechanics that involve piecing together dialogue and testimonies to solve a mystery, creating an engaging and immersive experience. While the mechanics are generally praised for their originality and effectiveness, some players found them slightly unintuitive at first, leading to moments of confusion. Overall, the game successfully combines a compelling narrative with satisfying puzzle elements, making it a standout in the mystery genre despite its short length.
- “The gameplay mechanic of moving testimonial statements around to understand who said what, and when, is really fresh, and helps keep the mystery unraveling at the player's pace alongside their developing understanding of the events.”
- “I really enjoyed this game, both for its well-constructed story with unfolding events and nicely developed characters and for its interesting gameplay that combined logic puzzles and investigative reasoning.”
- “The core gameplay which revolves around deducing the identity of the speakers is engaging and rewarding; it feels satisfying to see your reasoning validated step by step.”
- “I can appreciate finding such an interesting way to tell a mystery story, but the mechanic's novelty is pushed far past its appeal and actively detracts from major plot reveals and highlights.”
- “Overall, this seems like a fantastic 1–2-hour story wrapped in a challenging puzzle, but it took me twice as long due to stumbling through the gameplay, and the frustration often led to me getting lost.”
- “One thing I would critique is that the scrolling can get pretty tedious, but aside from that I don't really have any issues with the gameplay.”
emotional
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its deeply emotional narrative, with many players reporting that it brought them to tears and left a lasting impact. Reviewers highlight the heartfelt storytelling, complex character relationships, and the unique puzzle mechanics that enhance the emotional experience. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate touching stories and immersive gameplay, making it a standout in the genre.
- “A heartfelt, purposeful, beautifully constructed mystery, and well-designed game — I implore you to play for yourself.”
- “The story this game is trying to tell is incredibly touching and engaging to follow as you piece it together.”
- “A beautiful and heartbreaking story that left me with a feeling of hope, beauty, and justice in the world.”
music
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beautiful and atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the storytelling and emotional depth. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack evolves dynamically as players progress, adding suspense and urgency to the narrative. Overall, the music is described as a perfect complement to the game's visuals and plot, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.
- “The music was great, didn't get tired of listening to any of it, and it changed as I progressed in the case.”
- “The soundtrack is awesome and adds to the story a sense of suspense that is thrilling and exciting.”
- “The music, too, enhances that experience: calm but with a sense of gravity, and it becomes more urgent as you uncover more of the truth.”
- “The music is very simple, but like everything else in this story, it's very effective, and it evolves as you uncover more and more about this case.”
- “As the plot moves forward, the background music also piles up, increasing the suspense.”
- “And I'm not sure the game would've benefited from voice acting - the music that accompanies all the reading actually creates a pleasant, emotional atmosphere that pulls you into the story, despite experiencing it entirely through text.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and charming art style, with a notable monochromatic 8-bit aesthetic that enhances the atmospheric storytelling. Reviewers highlight the simplicity and cleanliness of the visuals, which, combined with a dynamic soundtrack, create an engaging experience. Overall, the graphics are described as stunning and effective, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Its monochromatic 8-bit aesthetic perfectly enhances the atmospheric storytelling, proving that innovative design doesn't require cutting-edge graphics to leave a lasting impression.”
- “Absolutely flawless; writing is gorgeous, the way the intrigue builds is gorgeous, music is gorgeous, graphics are gorgeous, the mechanic is original, interesting, and executed to absolute perfection.”
- “Such beautiful graphics, such a beautiful story.”
- “I'm admittedly not the biggest fan of games that rely so much on text, especially when that's most of what you'll encounter here, with the occasional visuals that pop up here and there.”
- “Graphics were simple yet pretty, same for the UI.”
- “Atmosphere through art style, BGM and the intrigue of the story are strong, and it lasts pretty much exactly as long as it should (that being 2-3 hours on average I'd ballpark).”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of a monochromatic 8-bit aesthetic and evocative background music, which together enhance the storytelling and emotional engagement. The puzzles are well-integrated, contributing to the sense of mystery and intrigue without overwhelming the narrative. Overall, the combination of art style, sound design, and a compelling detective story creates a captivating experience that lasts just the right amount of time.
- “Its monochromatic 8-bit aesthetic perfectly enhances the atmospheric storytelling, proving that innovative design doesn't require cutting-edge graphics to leave a lasting impression.”
- “And I'm not sure the game would've benefited from voice acting - the music that accompanies all the reading actually creates a pleasant, emotional atmosphere that pulls you into the story, despite experiencing it entirely through text.”
- “The interactive elements are minimal but do a good job being a vessel for the story and creating the atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere through art style, background music, and the intrigue of the story are strong, and it lasts pretty much exactly as long as it should (that being 2-3 hours on average, I'd ballpark).”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has mixed reviews regarding replayability. While some players find it lacking in replay value due to its short duration and linear narrative, others appreciate the unique puzzles and storytelling that offer a richer experience upon a second playthrough. The consensus suggests that while replayability may be limited, the engaging narrative and affordable price mitigate this concern for many players.
- “Not only is the puzzle aspect unique and the story captivating, the game itself has replay value - after a second playthrough, pieces of the game that initially didn't make sense combined together to form the bigger picture.”
- “I was done in about 4 hours, and there is no replay value to the game unless you suffer from amnesia.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly scouring dialogue for keywords and scrolling through memories, to be somewhat tedious. However, the game's short duration of 2-3 hours mitigates this frustration, and keeping track of new memory links can enhance the experience. Overall, while the grinding can be annoying, it doesn't significantly detract from the gameplay.
- “Scouring the dialogue for the right keywords can get a bit tedious, but the game is only 2-3 hours long, so it's not too bad.”
- “Bit of advice though: keep track of new memories, and always click on new memory links (the ones with the wave animation) immediately. Links are not highlighted, and it can be a bit tedious to find the one you're missing at the end of the game when you have most of the memories unlocked.”
- “One thing I would critique is that the scrolling can get pretty tedious, but aside from that, I don't really have any issues with the gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game emerges as a surprising element, often juxtaposed with its tragic themes, providing a unique blend that appeals to fans of character-driven narratives. Reviewers suggest that once players navigate the initial somberness, they may find the events to be quite amusing.
- “Honestly, once you get past the tragedy, the events are kind of funny actually. I'd definitely recommend it to folks who enjoy character-driven stories.”