The Silver Case
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The Silver Case

This is the first time "The Silver Case" has been fully localized to English. In this hit, the player takes control of the protagonist, a member of the Special Forces Unit "Republic", from a first-per... See more

Released:2016-10-07
Genre:
Puzzle, Adventure, Visual Novel
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Developer:Grasshopper Manufacture
Publisher:
Grasshopper Manufacture, NIS America

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Kyle Bradford

9/10

It’s hard to categorically call The Silver Case a “good game”, in the traditional sense. It’s mechanics are out-dated by more than a decade, its story and plot are hard to understand, and it feels out of place in every moment. At the same time, however, it uses those detractions positively. It’s a testament to Suda51’s unique approach to design, becoming a wholly engrossing tale with a cast of odd...

Oct 22, 2016 Read Full Review
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Casey Scheld

80/100

The Silver Case is a rare breed of game that is a breath of fresh air in today's gaming landscape. The gameplay elements are somewhat rigid, but fans of gritty crime dramas or Suda51's distinct style will find a lot to like here.

Apr 30, 2017 Read Full Review
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Reagan Cox

7.5/10

The Silver Case tells a fascinating murder mystery tale in a way only Suda 51 himself could. If you like visual novels give it a shot, but if you want good gameplay look elsewhere.

Oct 19, 2016 Read Full Review
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Suriel Vazquez

7.5/10

Before earning a cult following with over-the-top action games like Killer7, No More Heroes, and Shadows of the Damned, Goichi Suda and Grasshopper Manufacture made more subdued (but still strange) adventure games. The Silver Case was the first of those, and it delivers on what fans waiting for a translation of the game for 18 years have wanted. It has a strong, unique look, intriguing characters ...

Apr 27, 2017 Read Full Review
7/10

Many know Goichi Suda or Suda51 for his work on titles such as Killer7 or No More Heroes but his popularity in Japan originally started with his company’s first title, The Silver Case. The game, which was originally released in Japan for the PlayStation in 1999, never made it to international audiences until it was remastered and released for the PC last year. A PS4 release was then announced in O...

Apr 13, 2017 Read Full Review
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PC Gamer

Fraser Brown

50/100

A weird trip back down Suda51's timeline.

Oct 12, 2016 Read Full Review
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Kell Andersen

4/10

No summary available

May 11, 2017 Read Full Review
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Mary Billington

3.7/10

If you forgot what visual novels were like back in the late '90s then look no further than this remastered version of The Silver Case.

Apr 14, 2017 Read Full Review