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The Silver Case

Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2016

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Quick resume

The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

Global score

90/100

Genres

Adventure, Visual Novel, Puzzle

Pros

  • Unique and stylish audiovisual presentation
  • Deep, complex narrative with multiple perspectives
  • Engaging and atmospheric soundtrack
  • Cult classic appeal with strong character writing
  • Long playtime with immersive storytelling

Cons

  • Clunky and minimal gameplay mechanics
  • Slow pacing with unskippable scenes
  • Confusing and convoluted story for some players
  • Dated controls and interface
  • Lack of interactivity and player agency

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have control over exploration and puzzle solving, though limited and clunky, allowing some personal agency within the narrative."

  • Competence
    1

    "Gameplay is minimal and simple, mostly reading and occasional puzzles that can be skipped, offering low skill challenge."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal narrative experience without comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report long playtime and deep engagement with story and characters, encouraging extended play sessions."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single player experience focused on individual story progression without multiplayer or cooperative play."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Unique visual novel presentation with mixed media and player-driven exploration and puzzle interaction."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are narrative and solitary."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong immersion in a surreal, complex story world provides escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for interest in story and style rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "The game encourages exploration of narrative branches and unusual presentation formats."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Limited 3D movement and investigation segments encourage discovery within constrained environments."

  • Expression
    2

    "Character naming and some customization possible, with distinctive art styles for chapters."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Story blends realistic detective drama with surreal and supernatural elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop understanding of complex narrative and characters, requiring mental engagement."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused reading and attention; slow pacing and unskippable scenes demand engagement."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited emotional connection through narrative; no social or close interpersonal interaction."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual experience."

  • Progression
    1

    "Narrative progression through chapters and unlocking story content; minimal item or upgrade accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Atmospheric and moody soundtrack and visuals provide some relaxation, but slow pacing can cause frustration."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Unique audiovisual style and soundtrack provide strong sensory engagement and emotional impact."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal narrative experience."

  • Story
    5

    "Core motivation is narrative immersion in a complex, layered detective thriller with multiple perspectives."

  • Strategy
    0

    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements beyond simple puzzles; mostly narrative driven."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Suspenseful and mysterious story elements create tension and intrigue."

  • Value
    3

    "Players appreciate the depth and uniqueness of the story and presentation as good return on investment."

  • Violence
    1

    "Story involves crime and violence but gameplay does not focus on violent actions or combat."

  • Survival
    -3

    "No survival mechanics; stable narrative environment without threat or resource management."

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