The 25th Ward: The Silver Case

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 6, 2018
    90
    To say that The 25th Ward is niche would be an understatement, but that’s what’s so impressive about it. It respects the intelligence of its players, allowing them to wade through the feverish surrealism that the game often depicts, and melds that perfectly with a traditional noir thriller than Raymond Chandler himself would have been proud of. Goichi Suda might be known for his action games today (and they’re usually very fine games in their own right), but what I wouldn’t give for him to go back for another spin or two at the visual novel.
  2. Cubed3
    Apr 24, 2018
    80
    The 25th Ward: The Silver Case, while not for everyone, is still a unique visual novel experience that oozes creativity. Its gameplay elements do slightly bog it down, but the stylised writing, entertaining characters, and one of a kind story more than make up for it. It's a truly memorable adventure accompanied by wonderful music and artwork, all coming together to make something that visual novel fans should definitely look into.
  3. DualShockers
    Mar 13, 2018
    80
    The 25th Ward: The Silver Case takes chances and pushes the boundaries of storytelling and character development.
  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Mar 12, 2018
    80
    If you’re down to take some glimpses into a strange world that doesn’t operate under the same rules as our own then you’ll be treated to some of the sharpest dialogue and scenes seen in any game.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 6, 2018
    80
    The Silver Case was a seminal example of an incredibly influential game creator’s early days while he is finding his creative footing. It still remains a flawed, but genius, masterwork.

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 6 out of 36
  1. DeadSix
    Apr 9, 2018
    7
    The 25th Ward: Silver Case offers a complex mystery that mixes supernatural and surrealism into a blender but fails to leave a proper lastingThe 25th Ward: Silver Case offers a complex mystery that mixes supernatural and surrealism into a blender but fails to leave a proper lasting impact. There are three stories that the game offers, the Placebo, Correctness, and Match Maker. Each line follows a different side of the story with different characters but their are connections present.

    This is a port from a mobile game from 2005 and its interface is clunky and sometimes not responsive, especially in the segments where you have to move your character or when you are using the menu to save or load a game. There is no voice acting and the constant clicking sound from the dialogue appearing every time on screen will get annoying to the point where muting the audio is the only alternative solution.

    There are 100 possible endings in the game so replay-ability value is there but to get the true end you are required to view all of them and even with that, more questions are raised then answered. Unless you played the original game, take a pass.    … Full Review »
  2. natopomato
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Kind of like a magical experience, really. The 25th Ward seems like a real place after completing the game. a perfect utopia of sorts. BeKind of like a magical experience, really. The 25th Ward seems like a real place after completing the game. a perfect utopia of sorts. Be prepared to spend time with it's denizens through out the story.… Full Review »
  3. threesan
    May 30, 2022
    10
    One of the most creative and unique stories/settings I've ever seen in a visual novel. Lovely striking artstyle as well. Truly kino.
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