Platforms
- PCMay 12, 20227.2playscore6.49 Critics7.9663 Players
- PlayStation 5May 12, 20227.8playscore7.323 Critics8.8367 Players
- PlayStation 4May 12, 20227.6playscore7.15 Critics8.7264 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 12, 2022NAplayscore7.69 CriticsNA0 Players
44 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
From our review perspective, The Centennial Case a Shijima Story all in all can be a good choice for players who are really into solving mysteries and murder stories. The game because of being from the FMV genre struggles a little bit in providing a solid gameplay however an exciting storyline balances out things in a general sense.
Yashvardhan Singh · May 25, 2023 Reviewed on iOS, AndRead full reviewThe Centennial Case is certainly a meaty FMV mystery experience that can keep you entertained for a long time, but its complicated narrative and clunky gameplay definitely get harder to deal with over time. You have to have a high tolerance for FMV awkwardness and a lot of procedural explanations (which--while admirably thorough--make for a less appealing game) to truly appreciate it.
Campbell Bird · May 08, 2023 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewThe Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is a gem of an FMV game, and one of my favorite Square Enix games in over a decade. The story is fantastic and the actors were amazing across the board. All of this was elevated by its magnificent soundtrack. Having hit mobile with all updates included and controls well, The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story on iOS is the best portable version of the game.
Mikhail Madnani · May 02, 2023 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewIt's a darn enjoyable multi-generation experience that has a lot of unusual mysteries, so it stands strong on its own merits. If you're a fan of mystery games, then it's absolutely worth a shot.
Chris "Atom" DeAngelus · Nov 16, 2022 Reviewed on PS5Read full reviewThe Centennial Case: A Shijima Story brings a commendable effort, but the whole thing feels like being at a twelve hour murder mystery dinner with intermissions of the most boring game of dominoes you’ve ever played.
Heidi Hawes · Jun 09, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewThe Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is absolutely one of the better murder mystery FMVs out there, bringing together acting portions with interesting mechanics and a stellar story with a surprising twist. Although the mechanics did feel a bit at odds with each other at times, it doesn’t stop The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story from being a truly fascinating experience that was hard to put down.
Heather Johnson Yu · Jun 06, 2022 Reviewed on PC, iOSRead full reviewEven so, everything else about the title shines. The century spanning story is exceptionally engaging and I found myself wanting to continue on to the next chapter to see what happened next. It also helps immensely that the actors bring stellar performances to each case.
George Yang · May 31, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewFor those who would still like to try the game in intrigue, it is recommended to maintain its original Japanese voice instead of the English dub. Though a good option for accessibility, the English dub hires voice actors that make a scene almost unbearable to watch because of the lack of emotions in their delivery. While there are FMVs with great dubs, this is definitely not one of them.
Jem Sagcal · May 28, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewThe Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is worth looking into for novelty alone, but it also manages to be an effective and interesting tale makes it just that much easier to recommend. Mystery is a genre that demands a puzzle worth solving, and this one is a case that delivers all the requisite twists and turns to make the experience feel like time well invested.
Ryan Keenum · May 27, 2022 Reviewed onRead full reviewOverall, 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.
Izzy Parsons · May 27, 2022 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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About the game
A unique and immersive live-action mystery-adventure, surrounding the theme of eternal life. Solve an age-old mystery using your powers of deduction to uncover the truth. Collect clues, establish a hypothesis, and use logic to break through the mysteries.