A Case of Distrust

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Polygon
    Feb 12, 2018
    90
    At three hours long, A Case of Distrust held my attention all the way, but that’s not to say it’s without imperfections. The main character, I think, lacks the energy of her associates. She’s rightly angry about how she was treated as a woman on the force, but her feminism falls somewhere between overly earnest and glib. Despite a strong backstory, she lacks emotional force and presence. Even so, this is a damned fine game. Murder-mystery books and TV shows can sometimes feel like a bit of a chore, rolling through familiar procedures as they wend their way toward the whodunit. It’s a sign of the times that a point-and-click dialogue tree narrative adventure gives flight to a genre that’s been so thoroughly tilled in other media. I’m looking forward to playing more games like A Case of Distrust.
  2. Worth Playing
    Apr 5, 2018
    85
    Essentially, A Case of Distrust is everything a narrative adventure game should be. It's engaging, humorous, and progressive. The characters are likeable and relatable, even though they're 95% silhouette and 5% deliciously vintage, and the story is entertaining. It's chic and fresh at the same time, and it's impossible to not love your character. Throw in a few quirky cab drivers, and the title becomes something special.
  3. GameStar
    Apr 3, 2018
    85
    Atmospheric and visually compelling Whodunit movie noir thriller turned into an interactive visual novel adventure in the San Francisco of the 20s.
  5. Ragequit.gr
    Feb 9, 2018
    82
    For all practical intents and purposes, this is L.A. Noire’s pocket sized, train-hoppin’, indie tramp cousin. Featuring highly stylized visuals and a soundtrack to match, Phyllis Malone’s investigation in the dark underbelly of 1924 San Francisco may be short but will leave detective mystery fans with a very warm aftertaste, much like the finest bootlegged liquor.
  6. PC Gamer
    Mar 2, 2018
    78
    A well-formed slice of noir mystery, beautifully presented. Some writing issues aside, A Case of Distrust is well worth your time.
  7. The Games Machine
    Feb 20, 2018
    76
    A Case of Distrust is a charming and gripping noir interactive text adventure. Halfway between 80 Days and Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Ben Wander’s game tells us about the roaring 20s in a very stylish way. If you can turn a blind eye to some cumbersome mechanics and a couple of trivial choices you’ll spend three lovely thrilling hours hanging around San Francisco.
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  1. The Verge
    Mar 18, 2018
    A Case of Distrust starts to drag a bit at the end, but it doesn’t last so long as to detract from the rest of the game. It’s just enough to give the ending an emotional weighter, while still leaving me wanting to see more.

Awards & Rankings

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#96 Best PC Game of 2018

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Sepherim
    Oct 7, 2020
    4
    A Case of Distrust parte de un punto interesante: jugar como una detective de los años 20 a resolver un crimen. El planteamiento esA Case of Distrust parte de un punto interesante: jugar como una detective de los años 20 a resolver un crimen. El planteamiento es principalmente una aventura conversacional, donde analizando algunas cosas del entorno luego vas hablando con la gente y preguntando/comentando las cosas que hemos ido descubriendo, contradiciéndoles y presionándoles según corresponde. La idea es buena, pero al final da más la sensación de "prueba todo con todo" que realmente ser labor de detectives, y la experiencia acaba perdiendo fuelle. La historia tiene algunas cosas interesantes, pero la mayor parte del tiempo se pierde sin pena ni gloria en conversaciones que sobran (como todas las de los taxis) o en puntos de la conversacion que deberían llevar a sitios pero no llevan.

    El apartado gráfico inicialmente resulta interesante y llamativo, pero después rápidamente se vuelve cansino y fatigoso. Las imagenes son demasiado estáticas y el contraste tan marcado oculta una importante falta de detalles en los acabados. La música es siempre la misma y acaba siendo repetitiva, y no tiene voces, haciendo que el apartado sonoro sea tan pobre como el visual.

    El resultado de todo ello es que, aunque la idea es buena, la ejecución de la misma deja mucho que desear. Un 4.    … Full Review »
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