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A Detective's Novel

75% positive of 98 Steam reviews

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Released
2016
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Platforms
Steam, itch.io

Made by Amaterasu Software.

About the game

On a cold November night in a desolate estate deep in the mountains an innocent life has prematurely perished and its up to the player to find out who did it.

Tagged by players

  • Detective
  • Visual Novel
  • Adventure
  • Mystery

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What players say

  • Recommended
    A Detective’s Novel is a mystery-focused visual novel developed and published by Amaterasu Software that embraces the traditions of classic detective fiction. Set within an isolated mountain estate following the suspicious death of a wealthy businessman, the game places players in the role of following a brilliant young investigator as he searches for the truth hidden among a cast of suspects. Rather than depending…

    12 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    The $1 reality check

    1.4 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

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  • Not recommended
    Well, there seems to be a lot of morons and trolls reviewing the game who hate visual novels. I am not one of them. I love visual novels. But, as a visual novel enthusiast I am still telling you this piece of crap isn't worth the 4 hours I spent on it. It's so bad I want my 99 cents back. The "twist" is so stupid that I legit thought that I got a joke ending. When I found out that the "joke" ending was in fact the…

    4 h played when written. 8 found it helpful.

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