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Retro GB-style Pixel Art: The indie game "Wakaido Makoto's Case Files" with over 200,000 downloads is coming to Switch and Steam!

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A world of black and white, brought to life with pixel art, a mystery awaits.

「1時間でクリアできる推理アドベンチャー」をコンセプトに開発されたミステリーアドベンチャー。 美しいドット絵に彩られた事件の謎をあなたは解決できるか?

A game based on a simple concept: a mystery puzzle you can complete in an hour. Can you solve the cases narrated in this beautiful pixel-art adventure?

MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files DELUXE TRILOGY on Steam (steampowered.com)

Wakaidou Makoto's Casebook TRILOGY DELUXE: Behind the Scenes of Deduction and Puzzle Solving

Dive into various mysterious incidents with the ported version of the popular game "Case Files of Wakaido Shin
MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files DELUXE TRILOGY on Steam (steampowered.com)

"Wakaido maokoto's Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE" is a detective adventure game released on October 19, 2023, for PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch. This game is a port of the popular title that achieved over 200,000 downloads on smartphones, and it's priced at 1,564 yen (tax included).

The game was developed by the indie game team "Hakaba bunko", with a core concept of "an adventure that can be cleared in about an hour". Furthermore, the game's porting and publishing were handled by room6 Inc.

Players assume the role of the protagonist, Wakaido Makoto, and tackle a variety of cases and mysteries. The gameplay involves gathering information through inquiries, then organizing that information during the deduction segments, and advancing the logic.

The ultimate pixel art version where you take on cases as a detective: "Case Files of Wakaido Makoto"
MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files DELUXE TRILOGY on Steam (steampowered.com)

In addition to the previously released episodes "The Wedge of the Executioner", "The Forest of the Hidden God", and "The Footsteps of the Shadow", this edition also includes a new episode called "Murder in the Finger-Cutting Mansion". This way, "Wakaido Makoto's Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE" offers a game rich in engaging, short-duration stories and puzzles.

System Requirements

SpecsWindows (Minimum)Windows (Recommended)macOS (Minimum)macOS (Recommended)
OSWindows 10Windows 10Big SurVentura
ProcessorIntel Core i3Intel Core i7Intel Core i5Intel Core i7
Memory4 GB RAM16 GB RAM4 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060Intel HD Graphics 5000Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
Storage4 GB available space4 GB available space4 GB available space4 GB available space

This table presents the minimum and recommended system requirements to ensure a smooth operation of the game or application. Even if you meet the minimum requirements, performance will improve as you approach the recommended specs.

Wakaido Makoto's Case File - The Executioner's Wedge: Official Trailer

"Case Files of Wakaido Shin - Executioner's Wedge" Official Trailer by Huff Huff Oden

Video Explanation

The official trailer "Case Files of Wakaido Makoto - Executioner's Wedge" was released on August 14, 2021, on the YouTube channel "Huff Huff Oden". This brief 38-second video has already garnered over 54,000 views.

The trailer vividly introduces the new installment of the Wakaido series. It also includes information that all three episodes are available for free, with links provided to the official website and Twitter account. This video is a valuable resource for those who want to get a quick taste of the game's allure and theme.

Graveyard Library: A Rising Star in Short Adventure Games

Hakaba Bunko, currently developing their new game "Urban Legend Dissolution Center", is backed by Shueisha Games. This 2D side-scrolling mystery adventure game is drawing attention as a new challenge for the team.

A mystery adventure game tackling urban legends and various enigmas: "Urban Legend Dissolution Center
Steam:都市伝説解体センター (steampowered.com)Urban Myth Dissolution Center on Steam (steampowered.com)

A distinctive feature of the Hakaba Bunko is their development concept of "an adventure game that can be cleared in about an hour". This unique approach has been recognized, and their flagship game "Case Files of Wakaido Makoto" made it into the TOP10 of the Google Play Indie Games Festival 2021 and won the Shueisha Game Creators CAMP Award.

Behind this success is a versatile team of four. Mr. Kickyawa, who is responsible for the scenarios, leverages his experience of writing play scripts in the past. On the other hand, Mr. AdaP, who works on the music, mentions that the music he loves personally influences the work. In this manner, the unique skills and passion of each member elevate the quality of Hakaba Bunko's works.

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It has that nostalgic Game Boy feel, and the fact that you can clear it in about an hour might be one of its charms.

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