Adventure

The 25th Ward: The Silver Case

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

4.3

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 13, 2018

Developer

Publisher

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Genres

Adventure

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About this game

The sequel to The Silver Case, only released in Japan on Mobile devices. It used an episodic format. The game was remade under the name "The 25th Ward: The Silver Case" and the scenarios of the game are also getting changes for this release.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Experimental surreal storytelling explores ideas uncommon in visual novels.
Bleak cyberpunk setting reinforces the game's unsettling tone.
Three viewpoints reveal the broader crisis from contrasting perspectives.
Distinctive interface, editing, and audiovisual presentation define the game's identity.
Soundtrack and sound design reinforce the game's tense, uncanny atmosphere.

Cons

Dense exposition obscures connections between events and underlying ideas.
Investigation and navigation mechanics are shallow and repetitive.
Major events and concepts often remain deliberately unexplained.
Separate episodes and frequent focus shifts produce uneven pacing.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Adventure

The 25th Ward: The Silver Case

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

4.3

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 13, 2018

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Adventure

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

Show all 5 versions ▾

LinuxmacOSPCPlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Experimental surreal storytelling explores ideas uncommon in visual novels.
Bleak cyberpunk setting reinforces the game's unsettling tone.
Three viewpoints reveal the broader crisis from contrasting perspectives.
Distinctive interface, editing, and audiovisual presentation define the game's identity.
Soundtrack and sound design reinforce the game's tense, uncanny atmosphere.

Cons

Dense exposition obscures connections between events and underlying ideas.
Investigation and navigation mechanics are shallow and repetitive.
Major events and concepts often remain deliberately unexplained.
Separate episodes and frequent focus shifts produce uneven pacing.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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