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❤ Utilizing Unique Detective Methods

Players praise the game's mechanic that allows them to leverage their team members' unique detective methods to solve each mystery. For example, one reviewer highlighted how the game encourages a "collaborative, multifaceted approach to problem-solving" that sets it apart from traditional visual novels.

❤ Refuting Faulty Theories with Evidence

The game challenges players to "refute faulty theories with evidence," requiring them to carefully weigh the information available and counter incorrect hypotheses or conclusions. This mechanic likely adds an element of critical thinking and deductive reasoning to the experience.

❤ Solving Convoluted Puzzles

According to the marketing, the game presents players with "convoluted puzzles from Canada's most devious masterminds." These intricate challenges can take 2-4 hours to complete, depending on the player's deductive skills. This emphasis on complex, cerebral puzzles suggests a more puzzle-focused gameplay experience compared to some visual novels.

❤ Immersing Players in the Game World

The developers aim to fully engage players by creating a "rich, compelling setting for the detective competition." This focus on an "immersive game world" likely contributes to the overall mystery-solving experience.

❤ Positive User Feedback

Players have praised the game's improvements over the previous title, highlighting the "more in-depth puzzles, more graphical flair and animation," and the overall stronger execution of the mystery-solving mechanics. One reviewer even described the experience as "much grander, much funnier, much more mysterious, more local, more interesting" than the previous installment.