The Silver Case 2425

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  • Summary: The Silver 2425 includes 2 games: The Silver Case and The 25th Ward: The Silver Case.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. The Games Machine
    Jul 30, 2021
    90
    The Silver Case and The 25th Ward are both testament to the talent of one of the most picturesque, brilliant and punk directors of the videogame scene, capable of amalgamating, no one knows how, a series of themes, influences, styles and characters that in the hands of others would have turned into a disaster.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 12, 2021
    90
    There's not really much else I can add to those two reviews for this Nintendo Switch release, but Goichi Suda and NISA bringing these two visual novel classics together to the Nintendo Switch is a good thing. Both are magnificent examples of what can be done to give games a literary quality, and going forward, no study of crime fiction or noir could be complete without considering The Silver Case up there with the likes of The Big Sleep or Chinatown. Japan actually has a very deep tradition in noir storytelling, and this is an excellent introduction to it.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Jul 12, 2021
    85
    It is true that there are works capable of going far beyond what has been done by The Silver Case and The 25th Ward, but it is also true that it is extremely difficult to find two works held together by such a valid internal coherence and, above all, a level of character writing so high.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 15, 2021
    75
    Suda-written games have a lot of author appeal in them; the wrestling fandom (he used to write story modes for Fire Pro Wrestling games), violence, and language are definitely Grasshopper trademarks. The Silver Case 2425 puts it into a unique package, and it’s worth digging into if you’re already predisposed to digging into some good mysteries. Just maybe play with headphones and not in front of younger people.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Jul 12, 2021
    72
    A good yet simple port, the Switch version shines for its portability, while the game maintains its charm even after so many years, despite its crazy narrative.
  6. The Mako Reactor
    Jul 23, 2021
    70
    If you’ve enjoyed No More Heroes and some of Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture’s other releases, you should definitely consider experiencing The Silver Case 2425, with its memorable narrative and excellent music, despite the technical issues on Nintendo Switch.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Aug 14, 2021
    30
    It's hard to quantify whether The Silver Case 2425 is a good game. Certainly, we didn't enjoy it in the slightest. But it's extremely purposeful with its Suda51-ness — his work might be an acquired taste, but for those who've already acquired it, this may well fill in the gaps in his back catalogue that you've been waiting for. In the case of anyone new to Suda's work, this visual novel is just too hard to recommend.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
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  1. Synthgaen
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Hehe it's a 10/10

    Can you elaborate? Not needed.    Hehe it's a 10/10

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  2. Nintendopost24
    Jul 10, 2021
    7
    This compilation clearly targets Visual Novel fans and more particularly fans of the drawer scenarios created by Suda 51. These are not gamesThis compilation clearly targets Visual Novel fans and more particularly fans of the drawer scenarios created by Suda 51. These are not games to be put in all hands, at the risk of hearing cries of frustration and nervousness from the part of uninformed players, but if you stick to the proposal, there is no doubt that these two exciting scenarios will remain in your memory as a player.

    Full review, in french, on my blog Nintendo Legacy. You can follow me on Twitter @NintendoLegacy1    … Expand
  4. PMG-Writer
    Aug 7, 2021
    7
    Thus, the developers of "The Silver Case 2425" clearly show that the two games are not suitable for every gamer. It is true that the storiesThus, the developers of "The Silver Case 2425" clearly show that the two games are not suitable for every gamer. It is true that the stories are kept very interesting in places. But due to the rather outdated and boring narrative style, the plot of both games feels rather weird. The rather dull dialogues of the individual characters also contribute to this. Gameplay-wise, both titles also seem rather weak and the graphics and sound are also rather average. If you need a new game for your Nintendo Switch again, you can gladly take a look at "The Silver Case 2425". All other gamers should reach for better variants.… Expand

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