Card Detective
Release date: Dec 14, 2023
Developers: 神探饭店制作组
Publishers: 神探饭店制作组
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: Simplified Chinese, English

Crime, criminal investigation, interrogation. Can these elements, commonly found in mystery dramas and cop movies, be presented in a game? Out of a strong interest in the subject matter, the production team studied a large number of books on criminal psychology and consulted with professionals in the field, seeking to understand the discipline as deeply as possible. We have brought our findings to 'Card Detective', integrating them deeply with the plot and gameplay. During our research, we also considered which art style would best fit the story atmosphere. Ultimately, we chose a realistic comic style, using rich variations in shadows, lines, and tones to present the overall atmosphere and foreshadow the plot direction. This is a new attempt for us on the artistic level, and we hope everyone will like it! story Players will take on the role of newspaper reporter Hazel Gong, who was originally covering a practice exercise at an abandoned building site, but stumbles upon a mysterious corpse in an accidental collapse! Faced with the subjective statements of the witnesses from different perspectives, to uncover the truth, Hazel Gong turns to a mysterious bar owner to learn criminal investigation and psychology, and questions the witnesses. Confronted with complex relationships and a series of emergencies, will Hazel Gong be able to uncover the truth of the case? art Based on a realistic comic style, the story's atmosphere is depicted through changes in shadows and tones, suggesting the plot's direction. In terms of character animation, we aim to replicate the real reactions of people being interrogated through the nuanced depiction of micro-expressions, linking character movements and expressions with gameplay. gameplay Build your deck flexibly, deliver an OTK, and break through the psychological defenses of the witnesses! Pay close attention to the story, analyze the veracity of the testimonies, and win easily with non-traditional card game strategies. Detectives, are you ready to solve the case?

Press reviews: “Card Detective Review — Investigative Deckbuilding” Try Hard Guides “Card Detective - Official Launch Trailer” IGN