A Detective's Novel

About

A Detective’s Novel is a mystery-driven visual novel where you piece together a murder at a remote mountain estate. You play as a seasoned investigator arriving to solve the death of a reclusive arms tycoon. The case hinges on interrogating a closed circle of family and associates, each holding secrets. Progress by examining locations for clues, cross-referencing testimonies, and making deductions. The narrative leans into classic whodunit tropes with branching paths that influence outcomes. Choices matter, a wrong assumption can derail your investigation or reveal a hidden twist. The game’s strength lies in its layered storytelling and 13 possible endings, each tied to how thoroughly you untangle lies from truth. With over 10 hours of content, it rewards careful note-taking and replayability. Players on forums praise the atmospheric writing and fair puzzle design, though some note the lack of modern UI polish. Its 82% completion rate on Steam suggests a dedicated fanbase drawn to old-school mystery mechanics and a cast of morally gray characters.

Storyline

On a cold November night in a desolate estate deep in the mountains an innocent life has prematurely perished. Surrounded only by his family and closest friends, a controversial yet immensely successful businessman William Goldberg passed away under mysterious circumstances. Being an upstanding member of society and the owner of Goldberg Industries, a multi-million dollar arms company responsible for providing the military during the World War 2, news of his death caused an uproar at the local police department. It seemed the case was tailor-made for the legendary detective Knox, a prodigy who successfully solved over hundred cases. Accompanied by an aspiring young detective Clark assigned by the Chief to keep an eye on him, Knox departs towards the Goldberg's estate to discover the truth behind the incident. Miles away from nearest settlement in a mansion hidden from the eyes of public, it is only natural to presume that only those present at the time could have been involved. Follow clues, look for evidence and discover key information by interrogating the suspects. All pieces of the puzzle will be presented and it's up to you to deduce who, how and why the murder happened. A mystery visual novel inspired by classic novels from Arthur C. Doyle and Agatha Christie and "When They Cry" series.