Published by: Ravenwood Gaming Archives Date: October 26, 2023 Category: Nintendo Switch Reviews / Mystery Visual Novels
The acting is intentionally theatrical, bordering on stage-play melodrama. This works brilliantly for the Switch’s smaller screen, as exaggerated facial expressions help you spot lies.
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The game follows Haruka Kagami, a young mystery novelist with a sharp mind and a darker past. She is invited to the secluded Shijima Estate to investigate a series of bizarre, strawberry-scented deaths (yes, you read that correctly) that have plagued the family for generations.
Unlike typical visual novels that use static sprites, The Centennial Case utilizes live-action footage. You watch real actors perform the drama, then pause, rewind, and analyze the scenes to find "mystery fragments" (clues).
If you are a fan of the mystery genre—specifically the kind that forces you to don a deerstalker hat and scribble notes in the margins of a notepad—you have likely heard the whispers surrounding The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story . Originally released for PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch via the eShop, this live-action mystery game has found a second life in the archival community thanks to the release.