No Case Should Remain Unsolved
- January 17, 2024
- Somi
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"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."
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a beautifully crafted narrative that is both engaging and emotionally impactful, with many players expressing that it brought them to tears.
- The unique gameplay mechanics of piecing together fragmented conversations and memories create a satisfying detective experience, allowing players to feel like true investigators.
- Despite its short length, the game delivers a compelling story with unexpected twists, making it a memorable experience that players highly recommend.
- Many players found the game to be too short, with some feeling that it felt more like a demo than a full experience, wishing for additional content or episodes.
- The gameplay can be confusing at times, particularly with the mechanics of sorting dialogue and entering dates, leading to frustration for some players.
- While the story is engaging, some players felt that the mystery itself was not challenging enough, with certain elements feeling artificial or overly simplistic.
- story609 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth, intricate plot twists, and engaging narrative structure, which involves piecing together fragmented dialogues to uncover a compelling mystery. While many players appreciate the unique storytelling mechanics and the satisfying resolution, some note that the game is relatively short, leaving them wanting more. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy immersive storytelling combined with puzzle-solving elements.
“This is a game with a beautiful message and a story with a twist that none of you will see coming.”
“The story is compelling and heart-wrenching and it's quite satisfying solving the puzzle of the case.”
“A beautiful and heartbreaking story that left me with a feeling of hope, beauty, and justice in the world.”
“It's slow, confusing, and the UI could definitely do with a search function when you know what you are looking for but don't remember where you put it (even if the confusion has plot reasons for being there).”
“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.”
“While I understand the mystery inherent to the story necessitated certain characters having their names/occupations blanked out, it made it a bit too confusing for me to piece together enough of the plot to progress in the mid-game.”
- gameplay201 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a unique mechanic of piecing together memories and conversations, creating an engaging narrative puzzle that challenges players to deduce the timeline and identity of speakers. While the mechanics are initially confusing, they become rewarding as players progress, offering a satisfying experience that complements the intricate story. Overall, the game provides a compelling blend of simple yet effective mechanics and a beautifully crafted narrative, though some players may find the lack of guidance and occasional unwieldiness in navigation frustrating.
“The gameplay perfectly fits the story as well.”
“An incredible mystery narrative with logic puzzle mechanics that is well crafted with very satisfying payoff in the end.”
“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 expected more gameplay other than clicking on text and organizing it.”
“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.”
“While the gameplay is unique, the lack of explicit instructions makes it possible to miss certain actions.”
- emotional114 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its deeply emotional narrative, with many players reporting that it brought them to tears through its compelling and heart-wrenching story. Despite its brevity, the game effectively combines mystery-solving with poignant themes, leaving players feeling a mix of hope and sadness. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate emotional storytelling in gaming, as it offers a unique and touching experience.
“The story is compelling and heart-wrenching, and it's quite satisfying solving the puzzle of the case.”
“A beautiful and heartbreaking story that left me with a feeling of hope, beauty, and justice in the world.”
“What an emotional and captivating story.”
- music59 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, evolving dynamically as the story unfolds and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to build suspense and convey emotional depth, particularly during key moments in the narrative. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's compelling story and visuals.
“A truly beautiful short game with an amazing soundtrack and in-depth story.”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and clean visuals, which enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the simplicity and beauty of the graphics, noting that they complement the engaging narrative and soundtrack effectively. The game's monochromatic 8-bit aesthetic is highlighted as a standout feature, proving that innovative design can leave a lasting impression without relying on cutting-edge technology.
“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.”
“Outstanding artwork and soundtrack as well, an overall awesome game!”
“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.”
“Honestly, I loved this game, but it really was a lovely game with such a good storyline, hidden lore easter eggs, amazing soundtrack, and most of all just very clean cut visuals and gameplay.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of music, art style, and storytelling, creating an immersive experience despite being text-based. The monochromatic 8-bit aesthetic enhances the emotional depth, while the minimal interactive elements serve to support the narrative rather than detract from it. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging and well-suited to the detective story, lasting around 2-3 hours.
“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.”
“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.”
“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).”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its unique puzzles and captivating story, with players discovering new connections upon a second playthrough. However, some reviewers noted that the game can be completed in about four hours, leading to limited replay value unless players forget the 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.”
“I was done in about 4 hours though, and there is no replay value to the game unless you suffer from amnesia.”
“The game lacks any meaningful replayability, as once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
