The Silver Case

Critic reviews

• PSPush Square

  Kell Andersen · May 12, 2017

  4.0

  The Silver Case is best enjoyed as an intriguing historical document: a statement of intent from a developer that would go on to bigger and better things. Removed from that context, however, it is difficult to recommend. An utterly glacial pace combined with often nonsensical dialogue means the experience is dull at best – and frustrating at worst.

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• WWccftech.com

  Kai Powell · Apr 27, 2017

  7.1

  The Silver Case remains one of the best ways to experience SUDA51’s quirky and avant-garde storytelling, although the gameplay just can’t compare. With such a timeless crime drama that still surprises newcomers, there’s plenty of story to dive into that can help players appreciate the likes of Killer 7 more. Now that a new patch has unlocked the two additional chapters to The Silver Case on PS4, players won’t have to wait any longer to experience this avant-garde story experience for themselves.

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• GIGame Informer

  Suriel Vazquez · Apr 27, 2017

  7.5

  I have a hard time putting together what exactly happened in the The Silver Case, but it’s a testament to the writing, characters, and mood that I want to figure it out. Portions are often slow, dense, and overbearing. However, the relatable character moments, intriguing short stories, and strong visual style eventually won me over, even if I had to wade through some rough edges to get to them.
• ZZTGD

  Drew Leachman · Apr 26, 2017

  6.5

  In the end, The Silver Case is a strange, but interesting title. I can’t really fault it too much for its design. This is a game from 1999 after all, but some of the dialog choices made and what could have been fixed a bit in a new translation could have helped the hokey exchanges from time to time.

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• HPHey Poor Player

  Heather Johnson Yu · Apr 13, 2017

  8.0

  If gamers can get past the aspects of The Silver Case that haven’t been able to stand the test of time, like clunky controls and ridiculously outdated mechanics, they’re in for a rare treat. This cult classic has been on the radar of SUDA fans everywhere for the past 18 years, and they’re now being rewarded with the title they’ve wanted to play above all others. The wait is over, and it’s certainly worth it – The Silver Case, the gritty adventure visual novel from the past, may not please the younger generation, but for the ’90s gamers, it’s a pleasant trip down memory lane, allowing us to revisit the vibe of games we used to treasure.

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• DSDual Shockers

  Azario Lopez · Apr 13, 2017

  8.0

  The Silver Case HD Remaster might seem visually dated and it has that unapologetic approach to puzzle solving that only retro games can provide, but the characters and story connecting them truly stands the test of time. I was completely drawn into the mystery and world of the game that it became difficult to take breaks or attend to daily activities.

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