Methods 4: The Best Detective - A Thrilling Conclusion to the Series
The Methods series of crime thriller visual novels continues with its fourth installment, raising the stakes as we approach the grand finale. Available now on iOS and Android, Methods 4 delivers another quirky chapter in this unique crime-solving competition.
Solving crimes requires brilliant minds – seasoned criminologists, forensic experts, and analysts employing deductive reasoning to unravel the who, when, and why. But you could also gather 100 eccentric individuals in one building and hope for the best! (Completely unrelated, but Methods 4 is out now!)
This fourth part plunges you deeper into the lives of 100 detectives battling it out in a high-stakes competition. They must solve crimes committed by the world's most cunning criminals. Victory means a million dollars for the detectives; defeat awards the same prize to the criminals, along with parole regardless of their crimes.
Methods 4 further develops the story, pitting you against the masterminds behind this unusual game. You'll use deductive reasoning, analyze crime scenes, and answer crucial questions to uncover the method and motive.
A Unique Release Strategy:
The Methods series follows an unconventional release strategy, dividing a single game into multiple parts. However, each part's affordable $0.99 price point makes this approach quite appealing, allowing players to easily try the series without a significant financial commitment. With only one more part to go, the tension is undeniably rising.
The game boasts a distinctive art style and gameplay mechanics seemingly inspired by crime thriller visual novels like Danganronpa. Interestingly, it comes from the same studio behind titles such as Brotato, marking a significant shift in genre from bullet-hell action to this intriguing detective narrative.
Unsure if Methods is for you? Read Jack Brassel's review of the first part, "Detective Competition," to get a feel for this quirky blend of crime thriller and visual novel.
