The Case of the Serialized Killer

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The Case of the Serialized Killer is a single player role playing game with fantasy, romance, mystery, comedy and others themes. It was developed by Alexis Royce and was released on December 11, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

When a popular illustrator is found dead, disgraced demonologist Harold Ludicael is hired to summon her ghost. Ghosts are the one thing he can't summon, but with sharp insight, perhaps he can solve the mystery, and resurrect the most important thing: His career. We hope you enjoy our fantasy tale with creeping monsters, summoning magic, and a cast of rich, colorful characters. It has: 20,000…

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Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

story17 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Beautiful, distinctive watercolor art style that enhances the immersive experience.
Engaging and witty writing with well-developed, unique, and diverse characters.
Compelling worldbuilding featuring creative supernatural elements like imps, adding depth and intrigue.

The pacing is uneven, with a long introduction that reduces the impact of the murder mystery and rushed endings.
Some players found the mystery less challenging or the story confusing due to numerous red herrings and unclear clues.
Writing style perceived as amateurish or overly quirky by some, with problematic use of text formatting interrupting reading flow.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its engaging, humorous dialogue, unique supernatural setting, and well-developed, diverse characters, with strong worldbuilding that often outshines the central murder plot. Some find the introduction overly long and the pacing uneven, particularly feeling the ending is rushed and that more content is needed to deepen the mystery. Overall, the story is considered compelling and enjoyable, with notable potential for future expansions.
- “A well-paced murder mystery story with just enough clues that it's possible to guess the killer, a fun cast of engaging and entertaining characters, and some very nice presentation.”
- “I enjoyed the humorous dialogue and trying to figure out the plot and the setting, although it did somewhat frontload the game to the point that the actual murder plot was not as interesting as the worldbuilding and the dynamic of the main characters.”
- “The story's conclusion felt satisfying, but there's also a lot of potential for future cases and personally I'd be very keen to see more stories in this setting.”
- “I'm also not sure if I like the endings because they felt quite rushed compared to the rest of the story.”
- “I also think there should have been more story between the setting up of the scene and the ending - I got the true ending right the first time, but it felt too much like guessing the vibes instead of piecing all the clues together.”
- “It often feels like the goal of the writing is to show off the author's literary genius rather than advance the story smoothly.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
9%
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The game's distinctive watercolor art style is widely praised for its immersive, charming visuals and unique, well-designed characters that enhance the storytelling and world-building. While most users find the artwork impressive and lovingly detailed, a few note that some elements feel slightly unpolished. Overall, the graphics significantly contribute to the game's appeal and atmosphere.
- “Such a good game, I love the little mystery and the artwork is insane!”
- “The art style was very distinctive and interesting, and I enjoy that the devs put in their own love of fountain pens in at least three mentions (in the notes, and the story itself).”
- “I love the watercolor art style and the characters each have their own wonderful personalities.”
- “Also, the watercolor throughout makes the art really immersive and adds to the charm of the game - the art style very much feels like part of the world building.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, featuring funny characters, witty dialogue, and a unique blend of humor and intrigue. While some found the comedic elements frontloaded, the overall tone adds a delightful and engaging layer to the mystery.
- “Funny characters and a weird story with a long introduction (larger than the murder, I think).”
- “I enjoyed the humorous dialogue and trying to figure out the plot and the setting, although it did somewhat frontload the game to the point that the actual murder plot was not as interesting as the worldbuilding and the dynamic of the main characters.”
- “The writing is a brilliant mix of humor and intrigue; I especially loved how Goose was done—simple but extremely effective. Also, the scene where Harold wants to make a transgender joke but is shot down; let him speak, guys!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for being engaging and well-composed, featuring a mix of bouncy and dark tones that enhance the game's atmosphere. It complements the art style and story effectively, contributing to an immersive and enjoyable experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely formidable and I like the art style as well.”
- “The music was good, I liked the art, and the story was also really interesting.”
- “Bouncy and occasionally dark music from the master of copyright-free horror and creepypasta.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is minimal and primarily involves clicking through dialogue, typical of visual novels, with limited interactive mechanics or decision-making. While some find the writing poor and the gameplay simplistic, others appreciate the natural information discovery, helpful dialogue cues, and engaging visuals. Overall, the gameplay is simple but satisfying for its concept.
- “Information is discovered in a fairly natural way, and there is a mechanic that helps players know when there is no more dialogue to explore with a character.”
- “Gorgeous backgrounds, interesting characters, great writing, and even if the gameplay was on the simpler side (it was originally meant to be made in a month) it was still extremely satisfying to play.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “I wish there were a bit more in the way of the point-and-click mechanics or the decisions you can make, but this was a solid concept.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is well-executed, with unique and striking hand-drawn designs that enhance the story. The art style is highly praised, and the narrative provides enough clues to engage players in uncovering key plot points.
- “There is good character development and sufficient clues to make a correct decision about who the guilty party is.”
- “Loved the art style and adored the character design (the "so small it looks like earrings" bit made me go :o).”
- “All of the hand-drawn art is gorgeous, and the character designs are very unique and striking.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect tedious, likening it to slowly clicking through text in visual novels or e-books rather than effortlessly progressing through a story. This repetitive interaction can detract from the overall experience, making it feel slow and monotonous.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is perceived as modern rather than authentically capturing the Edwardian mystery vibe, despite the art being appreciated.
- “I appreciate the art but even that gives a very modern vibe and not the atmosphere one expects from an Edwardian mystery.”

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The Case of the Serialized Killer is a role playing game with fantasy, romance, mystery, comedy and others themes.

The Case of the Serialized Killer is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Case of the Serialized Killer was released on December 11, 2023.

The Case of the Serialized Killer was developed by Alexis Royce.

The Case of the Serialized Killer has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Case of the Serialized Killer is a single player game.

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