The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story

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  • Summary: The complex and interwoven mysteries you’ll unravel in this investigative adventure are centered around the ill-fated Shijima family, which has suffered a series of inexplicable deaths over the last century. As Haruka Kagami, it’s up to you to use your powers of deduction to uncover theThe complex and interwoven mysteries you’ll unravel in this investigative adventure are centered around the ill-fated Shijima family, which has suffered a series of inexplicable deaths over the last century. As Haruka Kagami, it’s up to you to use your powers of deduction to uncover the truth behind these mysterious events and the ‘Fruit of Youth’ that allegedly lies somewhere in the Shijima Mansion. You’ll explore both the past and the present in four murder cases, set across different eras of Japan. Of course, unravelling this intricate web of secrets won’t be straightforward. You’ll have to have your wits about you as you uncover clues, speak to suspects, and put all the pieces of the puzzle together to form a hypothesis. Not everyone you speak to will be cooperative, so be ready to counter their arguments when you present your case. And don’t worry if your detective skills are a little rusty - the game is designed in such a way that you’ll be able to reach the correct answer if you don’t give up. [Square Enix]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. RPG Fan
    May 31, 2022
    83
    Overall, I find The Centennial Case a compelling mystery and game. It is a well-done interactive drama. The multi-generational story isn’t just a gimmick, but an inspired choice, and everything comes together in a perfectly satisfying and thoughtful way in the finale. It constantly surprised me with its production values across all fronts (except the disappointing translation) and kept me entertained and asking questions the entire time. I am particularly pleased with the reasoning system as a vessel for solving mysteries in an interactive environment. I will be there on day one for any follow-up games and recommend any mystery fans check out The Centennial Case.
  2. PSX Brasil
    May 17, 2022
    80
    Years after releasing games from established franchises or western indies, Square Enix took a different direction with impressive new Japanese titles. The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story was a surprise. And a great one.
  3. TierraGamer
    Jun 3, 2022
    80
    The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story has a story full of mystery and great performances by the actors. This title will be judged by its cover. However, it's not until you play it that you understand its real value as an entertaining title in a genre that not many gamers play in the West.
  4. IGN Italia
    May 15, 2022
    75
    The Centennial Case A Shijima Story is a well-written and acted investigative game; with undoubted charm, but with not always optimal pacing management.
  5. PLAY
    Jun 29, 2022
    70
    While the action and UI hinder some enjoyment, this is a well-crafted mystery that aspiring detectives and FMV connoisseurs alike will enjoy. [Issue#16, p.140]
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  6. Twinfinite
    May 17, 2022
    70
    The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is an exceptional grouping of semi-connected detective stories. Experiencing a whodunnit while marginally helping piece the mystery together was a great combination. While much of the investigations are too guided, getting to watch the suspects react as you place down piece after piece of evidence is completely worth it. The game never works better than it does when you just get to sit back and enjoy watching the story unfold.
  7. Game Rant
    May 18, 2022
    40
    While The Centennial Case has an interesting story to tell—and it's quite an enjoyable story at that—it's better told in a different medium. As a game, it struggles to balance the narrative with gameplay. Because it hands players the solutions, it then has to butcher reasonable logic or outright lie to prevent them from stampeding through each case. Had it just been a TV show, the red herrings could've been used as diversions that the protagonist cleverly dispels to find the truth. Instead, The Centennial Case feels like a TV show providing pop quizzes with only wrong answers.

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  1. Funny7Cloud
    Jun 11, 2022
    7
    游戏的剧情线故事做的其实还是不错的，尤其最后真结局的反转，把所有故事串联到了一起。游戏性方面则差强人意了一些，如果游戏的结局处理再好一些就好了，凶手杀死如水然后自杀的结局不是非常的理想。游戏的剧情线故事做的其实还是不错的，尤其最后真结局的反转，把所有故事串联到了一起。游戏性方面则差强人意了一些，如果游戏的结局处理再好一些就好了，凶手杀死如水然后自杀的结局不是非常的理想。
  2. breezen
    May 15, 2022
    6
    Even though the most part of Chapter 1-5 story is surprisingly intriguing and well designed. The final Chapter 6 story ending isEven though the most part of Chapter 1-5 story is surprisingly intriguing and well designed. The final Chapter 6 story ending is disappointingly abrupt and boring.
    Also the reasoning phase shows a good example of inconsiderate key mapping, meaningless UI animations, making the experience of moving evidence pieces around awfully time-wasting, and disruptive for the core story and reasoning which really matters.    … Expand

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