Methods: The Detective Competition

Didn't know I'd be up for a visual novel, as I'm not really a reader, but methods had me hooked the entire time. Some of the mystery's conclusions were a bit illogical in my mind, and the writing at times wasn't the most high quality, but that didn't lower my enjoyment one bit. I loved the silly tangents the characters went on and the interactions they had. Mainly what I loved were the character designs (and art style!) and the in-depth situation this was all taking place in. Really great stuff :]

Methods the detective competition is a hidden gem that deserves more attention. Initially the Cartoon Network-esque art style pushed me away a bit, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance . The visual novel style allows for incredible character variety and you quickly grow to appreciate it . The ambition behind this game is insane . You have 100 detectives going up against 100 masterminds across 100 chapters . The narrative structure is completely unique - the perspective shifts constantly showing you the tragic or triumphant fates of specific characters and than the story just keeps moving forward without looking back .It perfectly captures the ruthless nature of competion. The writing is top tier . It's an absolute masterpiece of story that messes with your mind and stays with you long after the final credits roll.

Loved every second of playing this. This had a unique voice, sense of humour, and art style with an intriguing take on death games with the Detectives vs Criminals concept. All the characters were so charming, especially Detective [Insert Number Here]. The mysteries themselves could have been more complex, I feel, but I have a feeling that their relative simplicity was perhaps the point(implication of the detectives' and criminals' competence?). I was hooked from beginning to end. Very well done!