No Case Should Remain Unsolved

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94%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 1,534 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

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No Case Should Remain Unsolved is a single player action game with drama and anime themes. It was developed by Somi and was released on January 17, 2024. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,534 reviews

story463 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

Innovative and unique detective gameplay that makes you feel like a real detective piecing together testimonies and timelines.
Emotionally gripping and beautifully written story with impactful plot twists and a heartfelt message.
Short and well-paced experience with satisfying puzzle mechanics, complemented by excellent music and minimalistic pixel art.

The game can be confusing and overwhelming at first due to minimal tutorials and complex UI, especially with many text fragments to manage.
Short playtime with limited replay value; some players wished for more cases or longer narrative content.
Challenging navigation with no search or zoom features, and difficulties distinguishing similar Korean names increase the complexity.

story
860 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely praised for its innovative, non-linear storytelling mechanic that has players piece together fragmented dialogues to unravel a deeply emotional and twist-filled mystery. Although initially confusing, the narrative gradually becomes satisfying as connections form, delivering a poignant, heartfelt experience with strong character development and surprising plot twists. While the game is short, many find the story compelling and masterfully told, making it a standout detective puzzle with a lasting emotional impact.
- “The experience piecing the story together was very satisfying and rewarding, especially near the end when everything clicked together and you finally understood the story.”
- “The story is so satisfying to piece together and everything about it is beautiful.”
- “An incredible story, smart mechanics, and emotional weight that few games manage to deliver.”
- “Rather than feeling like a detective gradually unraveling a layered mystery one deduction at a time, this felt more like reading a short story with the pages in random order.”
- “I was slightly frustrated at the fact that some quite basic information is not provided that would have made the story significantly easier to understand; consequently, it is easy to be misdirected while piecing things together.”
- “As a result, I was able to piece together all of the pieces, saw an ending, and then realized that I didn't actually get the full story.”
gameplay
373 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a unique, text-based detective puzzle mechanic that involves piecing together conversations and timelines to unravel the mystery, which many found innovative, engaging, and deeply integrated with the narrative. While the mechanics can initially be confusing or opaque due to minimal tutorialization, players generally appreciate the rewarding, satisfying deduction process once they grasp it. Despite some UI frustrations and occasional complexity spikes, the gameplay is widely praised for its originality, emotional impact, and seamless storytelling integration within a relatively short runtime.
- “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.”
- “Once I figured out the gameplay (it really does need a tutorial/clear instructions), I really enjoyed the puzzle-like quality of this, piecing together conversations and figuring out the bigger story.”
- “It uses its mechanics not just for gameplay, but as a storytelling tool, pushing players to fully grasp the narrative.”
- “The mechanics are definitely confusing and they don't really offer a proper tutorial - I managed to understand the mechanics after 30 minutes of clicking randomly.”
- “The game really does a terrible job of explaining the mechanics, but once the puzzles start clicking into place, there’s an undeniable feeling of accomplishment... that is, if I didn't use a guide to cheese my way through.”
- “But the gameplay mechanic is more frustrating than exciting, seems like it is purposefully designed to make the puzzle seem more "difficult" than it really is.”
emotional
181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a profoundly emotional experience, with a short but beautifully crafted narrative that balances heartbreak and hope. Players frequently mention being deeply moved, often brought to tears by the touching story and its bittersweet endings. Its unique puzzle mechanics enhance the emotional impact, making it a memorable and heartfelt journey about loss, justice, and human connection.
- “For how short it is, it manages to pack a lot in, both content-wise and emotionally.”
- “This game is not long, but it is beautifully constructed, and the story that unfolds is incredibly moving and heartbreaking.”
- “A heartfelt, purposeful, beautifully constructed mystery, and well-designed game — I implore you to play for yourself.”
- “I cried (I wasted my money)”
music
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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The music in this game is widely praised for its beautiful, melancholic, and evolving soundtrack that perfectly complements the story's mood and suspense. Players highlight the melodic piano-driven and minimalist jazz themes as emotionally impactful and enhancing the narrative experience. The dynamic score grows more complex and intense as the game progresses, creating an immersive atmosphere that many found deeply moving and memorable.
- “The soundtrack was perfect and really set the atmosphere.”
- “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.”
- “The shift of background music at critical puzzle-solving points (or turning points of the story) is excellent and timely.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a minimalist, monochromatic pixel art style that is both expressive and atmospheric, perfectly complementing its noir-inspired storytelling. While the visuals are simple and sparse—primarily text-based with occasional pixel art—they are beautifully crafted and enhance the mysterious mood without relying on flashy or complex graphics. Overall, the understated aesthetic is widely praised for its charm and effectiveness in supporting the narrative and ambiance.
- “The simple monochromatic pixel art style is pleasing to look at and so expressive and dynamic.”
- “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.”
- “Obviously, the artwork and graphics are amazing, one of the best pixilated games I've ever seen.”
- “The minimal visuals and heavy reliance on reading may also alienate those seeking more dynamic interaction or cinematic presentation.”
- “The graphics consist mostly of text blocks, boxes, and very pixelated pictures, what few there are.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its perfect blend of melancholic, piano-driven soundtrack and ambient sound design, creating an immersive, reflective, and mysterious mood. Its minimalist visuals, art style, and thoughtful puzzles effectively enhance this atmospheric storytelling, making the experience engaging despite its simplicity and short duration. Overall, the atmosphere is chill, emotionally resonant, and well-aligned with the detective narrative.
- “The sound design mirrors this approach, with ambient tones and a melancholic piano-driven soundtrack that underscores the reflective, almost sorrowful atmosphere.”
- “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.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is often described as tedious and cumbersome, primarily due to the clunky UI and the need to sift through extensive walls of text to find relevant information. While the story and mystery are engaging and rewarding, the process of organizing and matching clues can feel more tiresome than enjoyable, though the game's short length somewhat mitigates this. Overall, players find the gameplay repetitive but appreciate the narrative payoff.
- “In my opinion, the whole process is more tedious than it is thought-provoking and is not helped by the user interface, forcing you to scroll through the ever-expanding wall of text to match the two relevant entries together.”
- “While I like the writing and the idea of this game, it is so tedious when I get lost trying to find the relevant info I need in all the walls of text.”
- “If you cannot figure out what you need to do, there is a possibility to brute force the game, but it will be tedious and not enjoyable.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers minimal replayability, with a short playtime of around 3-4 hours and only two endings that are easily accessible without significant variation. However, some players find value in a second playthrough for deeper story understanding, though overall, its replay value is limited and largely expected for a story-driven experience.
- “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.”
- “The biggest problem with the game is that it has little replay value, but considering the price and good narration of the game, it is really not that big of an issue (at least for me).”
- “Only has 2 endings, and once you complete the game you can just continue from the last point and get the second ending pretty easily, so no real replayability but that's expected with a story game.”
- “The playtime typically lasts only a few hours, and there are no branching storylines or alternate endings to extend its replay value.”
- “I highly recommend that you look up a summary at the end, and also watch both endings on YouTube, because the game isn't really replayable.”
- “Clocking in around 3–4 hours, there’s little replayability once you've seen the solution.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is conveyed through simple yet memorable designs complemented by appealing art and soundtrack. Despite the game's short length, emotional storytelling and expressive animations effectively engage players, often eliciting a strong emotional response.
- “The character designs themselves are simple but memorable.”
- “Good art, good soundtrack, good character design.”
- “It's a short (around 2 hours) game with great music and beautiful animations/character designs. If you're soft-hearted like me, you will cry at least twice after completing the game.”
humor
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The humor in the game emerges subtly through its character-driven story, offering a mix of tragedy and comedic moments that players tend to appreciate once they engage with the narrative. It is recommended for those who enjoy light, witty storytelling within a deduction framework.
- “Funny little deduction game where you unravel a story by working out who said what in what order.”
- “Ngl, once you get past the tragedy, the events are kind funny actually - I'd definitely recommend it to folks who enjoy character-driven stories.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates solid optimization, with users reporting no bugs or performance issues, indicating a smooth and stable technical experience.
- “Technical side, I didn’t notice any bugs or performance issues.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from frequent screen freezes that cause progress loss, significantly impacting the overall stability and player experience.
- “Really wanted to like this game because the story seems interesting but it's just not possible for me if I have to redo everything as soon as the screen freezes.”

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No Case Should Remain Unsolved is a action game with drama and anime themes.

No Case Should Remain Unsolved is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing No Case Should Remain Unsolved.

No Case Should Remain Unsolved was released on January 17, 2024.

No Case Should Remain Unsolved was developed by Somi.

No Case Should Remain Unsolved has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

No Case Should Remain Unsolved is a single player game.

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