A Case of Distrust

Critic reviews

• 148Apps

  Campbell Bird · Nov 04, 2019

  7.0

  By the end of A Case of Distrust, I wasn’t ready to stop inhabiting the world of Phyllis Cadence Malone. As great as the game is about developing its characters and creating a unique atmosphere, I wish the same kind of care and attention were paid to the game’s pacing and storytelling.

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• Pure Nintendo

  Trevor Gould · Nov 08, 2018

  7.0

  I enjoyed the fitting music, but in handheld play it’s too soft without headphones. Conversely, some of the sound effects are too loud. I wish there was a way to adjust the volumes independently. A Case of DistrustA pretty good release for the bookworm crowd, A Case of Distrust will keep you entertained, even if it’s only for a few hours.

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• Nintendo World Report

  James Jones · Sep 30, 2018

  8.5

  A Case of Distrust is a really fun adventure game/visual novel. It has a solid, if telegraphed, mystery and a unique cast of characters. It succeeds in capturing Roaring Twenties San Francisco and the evolving social mores of the interwar period. Its style is captivating, and positively contributes to gameplay. This is a strong recommendation for anyone who loves a good murder mystery.

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• PC Gamer

  Phil Savage · Mar 02, 2018

  7.8

  Still, the mystery is engaging, and resolves in genre appropriate fashion. Malone's interactions, though basic, are enjoyable—a fulfilling loop of gathering information and using it to put the squeeze on suspects. Moreover, A Cast of Distrust feels atmospheric and evocative—its unique look and sense of style creating a compelling period drama that cuts through the few small missteps and frustrations.

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• Game Informer

  Matthew Kato · Feb 15, 2018

  6.8

  Finally, the story's ending does not land. While it's logically sound, it doesn't register with its intended gravity. I'm not sure how you'd figure out its finer points on your own; as a detective, it feels like you've been taken off the case, and are instead reading how some other detective figured it out via the case file after the fact. It also works from without rather than from within because it relies on sentiments for a character that I didn't feel.
• Polygon

  Colin Campbell · Feb 12, 2018

  9.0

  This is a damned fine game. Murder-mystery books and TV shows can sometimes feel like a bit of a chore, rolling through familiar procedures as they wend their way toward the whodunit. It’s a sign of the times that a point-and-click dialogue tree narrative adventure gives flight to a genre that’s been so thoroughly tilled in other media. I’m looking forward to playing more games like A Case of Distrust.

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