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The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story

PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Unravel the mysteries of death, and find the answers to life.A unique Mystery-Adventure Game:The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story

What works

  • High production value fmv with strong acting
  • Engaging and complex mystery story spanning 100 years
  • Immersive cinematic presentation and music
  • Innovative hypothesis deduction mechanic
  • Includes a meaningful epilogue that resolves plot points

Things to keep in mind

  • Tedious and repetitive deduction puzzle gameplay
  • Some illogical or forced plot elements
  • Limited player agency and no branching story
  • High price relative to gameplay depth
  • Ui and control issues especially with mouse/keyboard

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The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Value.

Last update: 24/08/2026