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MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

A game based on a simple concept: a mystery puzzle you can complete in an hour. Can you solve the cases narrated in this beautiful pixel-art adventure?

What works

  • Engaging detective stories with plot twists
  • Minimalist pixel art with atmospheric music
  • Short, accessible cases suitable for casual play
  • User-friendly design with hint system
  • Good narrative pacing and story immersion

Things to keep in mind

  • Tedious and repetitive gameplay mechanics
  • Clunky ui for presenting clues and dialogue
  • Lack of challenge and player agency
  • Limited exploration and interaction depth
  • Some players find it overpriced for content

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MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Creativity.

Last update: 25/08/2026