Grasshopper Manufacture

The Silver Case

This is the first time "The Silver Case" has been fully localized to English. In this hit, the player takes control of the protagonist, a member of the Special Forces Unit "Republic", from a first-person perspective. The game takes inspiration from the adventure and novel genres, leading the player through an in-depth story in which the truth is gradually revealed as they solve various puzzles, offering a fresh and unique experience.

Released: 7 October 2016
Developer: Grasshopper Manufacture
Publisher: NIS America
Engine: Unity
Perspective: First person · Text
Age rating: PEGI 16 · ESRB M
Metacritic: 64/100
Steam recommendations: 1,034
Platforms: PlayStation 4 · Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Puzzle · Adventure · Visual Novel
Also known as: Silver Case · Silver Jiken · The Silver Case HD · The Silver Case Remastered
Estimated owners: 100,000–200,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 68
Critic rating: 34
Ratings counted: 89.1%
Steam reviews: 25
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Quick answers

Crossplay System requirements 4 GB RAM Download size 7.0 GB Steam Deck Playable

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The story

"1999 - the "24 Wards". A string of mysterious serial killings plagues the city. The detectives of the 24 Wards Heinous Crimes Unit have their eyes on one man: Kamui Uehara, legendary serial killer and assassin of a number of government officials 20 years prior in the now-famous "Silver Case". However, nobody knows the true identity of Kamui. Has he really returned? Who is this infamous serial killer?"

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Platforms

Game modes

Single player

Themes

Action
Mystery

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Trailer

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Reviews and languages

89.1% of 1,171 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Very Positive”.

2 languages in the interface, 0 of them with full voice acting. English is supported.

Publisher's content notice

The text scenario as well as the visuals - while not extremely detailed - contain depictions of violence and blood, criminal activities, images of dead bodies, and scenes depicting smoking.

The Silver Case