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Methods: The Illusion Murders

Detective Red July must stop a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions in this mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods.

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April 21, 2024
2 years and 103 days ago
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About the Game

Now available for free, discover a mystery story set in the world of Methods: The Detective Competition. Red July, an up-and-coming celebrity detective, is challenged by The Illusion Killer — a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions. However, in the course of solving the murder, Red July's famous method — which lets her instantly solve any crime — stops working. Now the race is on to stop the killer before it's too late!

The game is a mystery visual novel that lets you examine evidence with a short interactive puzzle mini-game.

Featuring

  • Interactive game

  • Original soundtrack

  • Dynamic Storytelling

  • Distinctive Artwork

  • Immersive Game World

  • Unique DLC to Methods: The Detective Competition (100 detectives VS 100 Criminals)

Playing Methods: The Detective Competition first is highly recommended, but not required to understand the story.