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A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.
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About A Case of Distrust
A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. Explore underground speakeasies, smoke-filled billiard halls, classic barber shops, and more. Catch suspects in lies by using evidence, statements, and your wits. Intrinsic challenges face our heroine, as she struggles against a pushback on emancipation, leading to many doubts, both internal and external. Uncover the truth in a mystery full of deception!
Critical Reception
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"Perfect video game noir... 9/10" - Polygon
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"Impressed me with its nuanced, careful construction" - Newsweek
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"Stunning two-dimensional silhouettes" - PC Gamer
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"Beautiful noirish graphics... suspenseful mystery" - Vogue Magazine
Features
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A hardboiled mystery, working past deceptive characters towards the truth
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1924 San Francisco with historically accurate details
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Saul Bass inspired visuals and scene transitions
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Finger-snapping music that gives style to the roaring 20s
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Themes of poverty, racism, and emancipation that tie into contemporary issues
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