The Silver Case

 PC
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Gameblog.fr
    Jan 5, 2017
    60
    A visual novel with a good story, but a bad rhythm, no voices, and poor gameplay. Like Deadly Premonition, only the most hardcore gamers may enjoy it.
  2. GameSpot
    Oct 19, 2016
    50
    The Silver Case's unusual take on human conversations, its indecision about whether it wants to be just a visual novel or an adventure game where the player is a full participant, and its lack of focus in tying up any sort of cohesive plot, all add up to a mess of a game.
  3. PC Gamer
    Oct 12, 2016
    50
    An intriguing but often incoherent mystery that’s bogged down by long-winded dialogue and terrible puzzles.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 46
  3. Negative: 8 out of 46
  1. silwer
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    For anybody interested in this game, please keep in mind that these game isn t as similar as any of suda other games considering that thisFor anybody interested in this game, please keep in mind that these game isn t as similar as any of suda other games considering that this one focuses more on story rather than gameplay. The game is divided between two storylines, transmitter, in which you play as a mute detective who tries solve the mystery surrounding a legendary serial killer, and placebo were as you play as a freelance journalist who tries to fill in the missing pieces that were not shown in transmitter. During the adventure sequences, you move your character by clicking on the m symbol and you use or talk by clicking on the C symbol, it might get frustrating to get used to, so beware. To conclude, i believe that even after many years, The Silver case still holds up, even with its numerous flaws which include the clunky gameplay, the sometimes repetitive dialogue and the placebo storyline feeling less interesting with the exception of its protagonist, etc There still something interesting about its complex plot and strange characters that will leave you thinking for quite a while.… Full Review »
  2. ThisLifeSucks
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    The Silver Case is an utterly fantastic game with mindbending writing. Hard to believe the original is 20 years old. It still feels current today
  3. Dupku
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Very influential, an important game that deserves western attention.
    It is incredibly immersive fall into a web of conspiracy and paranoia, a    Very influential, an important game that deserves western attention.
    It is incredibly immersive fall into a web of conspiracy and paranoia, a fall very well written.
    Kill the Past is one of the most sensational franchises ever, is a dense experience, and this game gives you that.
    Recommended even for those who don't like the format.    … Full Review »
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