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Unsolved Case

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89%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, replayability
89% User Score Based on 3,267 reviews

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Unsolved Case is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Eleven Puzzles and was released on November 24, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

A co-op puzzle game that will test your communication skills

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,267 reviews
story103 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions

  • Great cooperative puzzle game ideal for playing with a friend or partner, emphasizing communication and teamwork.
  • Engaging, well-designed puzzles and a compelling mystery story with a unique comic book art style and immersive atmosphere.
  • Free prequel that offers a satisfying short experience (~30-90 minutes) which serves as a teaser for the full game, well-polished and smoothly running across platforms.
  • Very short length as it is only a demo/prequel, leaving players wanting more and requiring purchase of the full game to continue the story.
  • Voice acting is often criticized as poor, forced, or annoying, detracting from immersion for some players.
  • Some puzzles can be confusing, unintuitive, or overly simplified, with hint system often giving direct answers rather than helpful nudges, and occasional glitches or bugs reported.
  • story
    208 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging, mysterious, and well-suited to the game's noir-inspired, comic-style presentation, creating a compelling detective experience. However, many note it is short and unfinished, serving mainly as a prologue or demo that leaves players eager for the full narrative available in the paid sequel. While dialogue and characters receive mixed feedback, the story overall effectively motivates cooperative puzzle-solving and intrigue.

    • “The story—centered on the mysterious 'cryptic killer'—is engaging without being overcomplicated, and the visuals and music do a great job of building atmosphere.”
    • “With a story that will pull you in while simultaneously sending a shiver down your spine, this game is an excellent beginning to a story worth discovering!”
    • “From the captivating storyline to the meticulously designed crime scenes, every aspect of the game is crafted with care and attention to detail.”
    • “It seemed fun so I checked it out with a friend, only to find terrible riddles, the worst voice acting ever, and a story that doesn't even finish.”
    • “Story was predictable and uninspired, with wooden characters.”
    • “The voice acting is horrendous and the story makes little sense.”
  • graphics
    147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their distinctive comic book-inspired art style, which creates a charming, atmospheric noir vibe that enhances immersion. Reviewers appreciate the clean, stylized visuals and nostalgic 90s point-and-click aesthetic, though some find the graphics simple or occasionally flat. Overall, the art style is considered a key strength that complements the story and puzzles, contributing to an engaging cooperative experience.

    • “The game's atmospheric environments and detailed artwork enhance the sense of immersion and mystery.”
    • “The atmospheric graphics created a perfect dark and mysterious vibe that added to the overall immersion.”
    • “Comic-style artwork is charming, voice-acting is great, and puzzles are so fun.”
    • “It's your basic duo puzzle game that doesn't even have the ending... the graphics are okay, could be better though.”
    • “Presentation-wise, 'Unsolved Case' uses a basic comic-like art style which presents things in a neatly stylized way but sometimes appears a bit flat.”
    • “Also, I really don't like the art style.”
  • gameplay
    87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging, intuitive cooperative puzzle mechanics and well-balanced difficulty, offering an enjoyable and immersive experience despite its short 30- to 60-minute length. Players appreciate the clever, varied puzzles and the cooperative nature that enhances social interaction, though some note frustrations with certain mechanics, voice acting, and the game's brevity. Overall, it serves as a fun, polished introduction with anticipation for a fuller sequel.

    • “Brilliant little coop game, just the right amount of difficulty vs mechanics.”
    • “The detective mechanics are pretty engaging because you get to piece together clues, interrogate suspects, and assemble your own sense of the truth.”
    • “It was fun to figure out the puzzles, and the mechanics of each puzzle was fairly intuitive.”
    • “Just lacking a bit - I can tell there's been a lot of effort in it, but the gameplay and working out the clues is just a bit iffy.”
    • “Not fun to play with friends, bad voice acting, has stupid and frustrating mechanics and just causes arguing.”
    • “Too much storage for pretty much nothing, barely any gameplay, 1/10 and the 1 point is that I got on my friend's nerves with the lasers.”
  • humor
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is largely driven by its funny voice acting and playful character interactions, leading to genuine laughter and entertaining moments, especially in co-op play. Players appreciate the lighthearted, sometimes cheesy comedy that adds charm to the puzzles and challenges, making it a fun and memorable experience.

    • “Beautiful and funny game with just the right amount of complexity and humor, very glad I played.”
    • “The voice acting was really cheesy but absolutely funny and found ourselves laughing along to it.”
    • “The french guy's voice actor was hilarious, he sells it so well and he was very fun to listen to.”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music effectively enhances the atmosphere with haunting and immersive soundtracks that complement the visuals and story, though some users find it limited or occasionally unremarkable. Overall, the music and sound design are praised for supporting the suspense and engagement without becoming repetitive or annoying.

    • “The story—centered on the mysterious "cryptic killer"—is engaging without being overcomplicated, and the visuals and music do a great job of building atmosphere.”
    • “The clever puzzles and challenging investigations keep you engaged, while the atmospheric visuals and haunting soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere that pulls you deeper into the mysteries.”
    • “The sound design is also great; I didn't even notice it because the music is nice enough that you won't get annoyed by it looping, and the sounds are subtle enough that they're not annoying but add to the experience.”
    • “Finally, music is limited, but serviceable when it props up.”
    • “Mid as heck, not gonna lie, kinda boring and some of the music was awful.”
    • “- music -”
  • atmosphere
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game’s atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive, mysterious, and dark tone, enhanced by atmospheric visuals, detailed artwork, and a haunting soundtrack. Players appreciate how the ambiance complements the engaging puzzles and investigative story, creating a compelling and enjoyable experience despite the game's brevity. Some found the atmosphere strong and captivating, though a few expected more.

    • “The clever puzzles and challenging investigations keep you engaged, while the atmospheric visuals and haunting soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere that pulls you deeper into the mysteries.”
    • “The game's atmospheric environments and detailed artwork enhance the sense of immersion and mystery.”
    • “The atmospheric graphics created a perfect dark and mysterious vibe that added to the overall immersion.”
    • “Decent atmosphere and design but overall I had higher hopes that weren't met.”
    • “Despite its brevity, the game does a great job of drawing players into the investigative atmosphere.”
    • “A short game that really built well on the mystery atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is often described as tedious and sometimes overly long, especially in certain puzzles like the maze, which can detract from the overall experience. However, the difficulty is generally balanced and manageable with good communication and cooperation between players. Players frequently note the need for extra lives to cope with the grinding aspect.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “I like the idea of what they were going for, relying heavily on communication with your partner, but the puzzles themselves are incredibly tedious.”
    • “My only real complaint is how tedious the maze puzzle is compared to everything else; it was long and not that satisfying to solve.”
  • emotional
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players finding it wholesome, nostalgic, and bonding, while others felt disconnected or uncomfortable, particularly due to voice acting or character accents. A few users appreciated the cleverness and story progression, though emotional depth and captivation varied widely.

    • “It made me feel smart <3”
    • “Its a wholesome game made for an amazing couple bonding time.”
    • “This game is actually pretty good, made me feel of getting the next game to know the rest of the story.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is generally viewed as limited, with puzzle solutions remaining the same across playthroughs, leading to minimal incentive to replay. However, swapping characters adds some variety, making it enjoyable for short sessions or casual play with friends.

    • “So fun to play with my long distance boyfriend :) Nice replayability by swapping characters too!”
    • “Infinitely replayable”
    • “It's a nice thing to do in a day if you and your friends have run out of games.”
    • “The solutions to the puzzles are the same through every playthrough, so there is no replay value in that regard.”
    • “It's a nice thing to do in a day if you and your friends have run out of games, but it doesn't have replayability.”
    • “Little replay value.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally stable and free of major glitches, providing a smooth and engaging experience. However, some users noted minor bugs related to achievements and certain clues, which occasionally require restarting the game.

    • “Fun, engaging, and no glitches!”
    • “To complete all achievements, you need to close the game and redo it – buggy.”
    • “The achievements are a little buggy, please fix that problem.”
    • “The game was definitely a little buggy with certain clues and solutions.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users criticize the monetization for feeling like a cash grab, with the free portion serving mainly as an advertisement to push purchases of the full game. While some appreciate the free sample as a preview, many find the pay-to-continue mechanic disruptive and frustrating.

    • “Turns out these cash grabbing, con artist, pyramid scheme devs only made it free so you could buy the rest of their voiced game.”
    • “Worse yet, the need to pay to continue feels like a cash grab that disrupts the flow of the game.”
    • “It never promised to be a full game, and it's really just advertising to get you to spend only $7 on the game that continues on after this prequel.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    User opinions on optimization are mixed, with some praising the game as very optimized and smooth, while others find it surprisingly unoptimized given its simple 2D static nature.

    • “A very optimized and fun game.”
    • “Very unoptimized for a 2D static game.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the character development for its impressive and visually appealing design, complemented by entertaining and well-executed voice acting that adds humor.

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Unsolved Case is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Unsolved Case is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Unsolved Case.

Unsolved Case was released on November 24, 2022.

Unsolved Case was developed by Eleven Puzzles.

Unsolved Case has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Unsolved Case is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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