Methods 4: The Best Detective - A Quirky Crime Thriller Visual Novel
The thrilling Methods series continues with its fourth installment, "Methods 4: The Best Detective," now available on iOS and Android. This chapter ratchets up the tension as the story races towards its climax.
Solving crimes requires brilliant minds and experienced professionals – criminologists, forensic pathologists, and analysts employing deductive reasoning to uncover the who, when, and why. But in the world of Methods, 100 eccentric detectives are thrown together in a high-stakes competition!
In this fourth part, the 100 detectives face off against the world's most cunning criminals. A million-dollar prize awaits the winners, while the criminals receive the same amount and parole, regardless of their crimes. The stakes are higher than ever.
Players must use deductive reasoning to analyze crime scenes and answer key questions to determine the method and motive. This installment further develops the conflict with the enigmatic game masters.
The Methods series employs a unique release strategy, dividing the complete game into multiple parts. However, each part is affordably priced at just $0.99, making it an easy commitment for players. With only one more part remaining, the suspense is building to a fever pitch.
This mobile title, developed by the creators of Brotato, boasts a distinctive art style and gameplay reminiscent of crime thriller visual novels like Danganronpa. It's a surprising shift from the studio's previous work!
Unsure if Methods is for you? Read Jack Brassel's review of the first game to get a feel for this unusual blend of crime thriller and visual novel.