Serenity Forge will soon be releasing A Case of Distrust for PC.
A Case of Distrust takes players on a narrative mystery through San Francisco during 1924. Gamers step into the role of Phyllis Cadence Malone who is a private investigator making her way through the 2D adventure game.
There is a ton to explore in A Case of Distrust which includes speakeasies, billiard halls, barber shops, and much more. The point of the game is to solve the various puzzles by trying to catch suspects lying through various methods like hard evidence and statements. However, sometimes you will have to use your own creativity and wittiness to catch the suspects at hand.
Investigator Malone faces a ton of challenges along the way, such as a pushback on emancipation. As doubts and suspicious arise, your heroine will find herself tied up in an intriguing mystery full of deception. The story manages to cleverly combine gameplay elements from games such as Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective and Phoenix Wright.
In the end, A Case of Distrust is a fun mystery game full of intriguing twists and turns. The controls are quite responsive and the storyline manages to keep you entertained throughout your adventure. If you like a good old fashion mystery, then you will want to try out A Case of Distrust.
Features:
- A hardboiled mystery, working past deceptive characters towards the truth
- 1924 San Francisco with historically accurate details
- Saul Bass inspired visuals and scene transitions
- Finger-snapping music that gives style to the roaring 20s
- Themes of poverty, racism, and emancipation that tie into contemporary issues
Score: 7.5 out of 10
Reviewed for PC
Reviewed for PC