Case Files: Behind Closed Doors

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Case Files Behind Closed Doors Review
Factors
Rating
Description
🎮Gameplay
9
Engaging and thought-provoking with interactive elements.
📷Graphics
8.5
Realistic FMV visuals that enhance the immersive experience.
🎧Narration/Audio
8
Strong voice acting and sound design, fitting the investigative theme well.
😮Variety
7.5
Limited environments but diverse enough within the scope of the investigation.
🎰Re-playability
7
Two endings and paths provide good replay value.
💲Price
8
Reasonable price for the content and experience offered.
I played this game with my boyfriend and was screen-sharing it on Discord. It was a fascinating collaborative experience as we pieced together the mystery.
📝Story/Plot without spoilers:
🔸 Case Files: Behind Closed Doors revolves around the murder of an abusive boyfriend, and you, as the investigator, must decide which of the four suspects is guilty. You’ll sort through suspect interviews, home security footage, crime scene photos, and more. The game challenges you to find contradictions, discern truth from lies, and make key decisions that affect the case's outcome. Will you ensure justice is served?
🎮Gameplay:
🔸 Case Files: Behind Closed Doors is not just another FMV game; it brings an interactive office environment where you can review reports, check camera recordings, accept calls, take notes, and view recordings on a screen. This setup adds depth to the investigative process, making you feel like a real detective.
------🔹The game requires you to be observant and critical. You’ll guide your partner during suspect interviews, find contradictions in their statements, and sort through various pieces of evidence. The interactive nature of the office adds layers to the gameplay, as you must manage your tasks efficiently and piece together the clues.
------🔹The gameplay is designed to be engaging and immersive, with the narrative unfolding based on your decisions. This means that your choices have real consequences, leading to one of the two available endings. Both endings provide a satisfying conclusion, leaving a sweet taste after the game ends. The replay value is significant, as you can revisit the game to unlock alternate interview clips and explore different paths.
📷Graphics:
🔸 The FMV visuals are realistic and contribute greatly to the immersive experience. The developers have done an excellent job of creating a believable environment that enhances the storytelling. The use of real actors and settings helps ground the narrative, making the investigation feel authentic.
📝Main Pros and Cons:
🟩Pros-
+ Engaging and interactive gameplay.
+ Realistic FMV visuals.
+ Strong narrative with meaningful choices.
+ Multiple endings adding replay value.
🟥Cons-
- Limited variety in environments.
- Some repetitive elements in sorting evidence.
🏷️Tips for beginners:
🔸 Pay close attention to the tracked calls and messages in interviews and evidence. They have important information hidden. Take notes and cross-reference information to find contradictions.
😇Verdict:
🔸 Case Files: Behind Closed Doors is a captivating interactive experience that stands out in the FMV genre. Its engaging gameplay, strong narrative, and multiple endings make it worthwhile for fans of investigative games. It's totally recommended!
Rating: 9/10
Always ready to uncover the truth.

This game was really fun. It was very cozy and straight-forward. It was pretty linear and that doesn't have to be a bad thing. It really was a good police detective mystery. There were over 2 dozen video clips to watch and the acting was excellent. There was some evidence to review and reports to mull over. Overall I really enjoyed it and hope they make more like this. Maybe add in a few more pieces of evidence. Maybe add a few more locations and let the player explore the rooms and collect photos and evidence. Tie in details within the photos to make it more relevant to the story. Lastly the couple of times we got stuck, some kind of gradual hint system would've been nice. Really hoping they make more like this!!

I thoroughly enjoyed "Case Files: Behind Closed Doors." This game provides an immersive experience, allowing you to step into the shoes of an investigator tasked with solving a murder case. The premise is gripping: an abusive boyfriend is killed, and you must determine which of four suspects is guilty.
The game excels in its interactive elements. I felt like a real detective as I sifted through suspect interviews, scrutinised home security footage, and analysed crime scene photos. The process of finding contradictions and discerning truth from lies was both challenging and rewarding. The game requires critical thinking, and I appreciated how it made me feel deeply involved in the investigation.
I've logged nearly 8 hours in this game and have played through it several times. Each play through offered new insights, especially when aiming for different achievements and trying to pinpoint where I went wrong in my questioning. The achievement system added a layer of replay-ability that kept me coming back for more.
Overall, I highly recommend "Case Files: Behind Closed Doors" to anyone who enjoys detective work, puzzle-solving, and immersive storytelling. It's a well-crafted game that truly makes you feel like you're part of the investigative process.

I liked the layout of this game. One of few murder mystery style games that I could actually go back and replay, because there are things I missed on the first run through that would let me see more content and more details. And it wasn't death by reading reports, instead - it was a really streamlined delivery mechanic for information gathering.
The acting was really great. Charles and Janice were both top notch, the emotional delivery and range they showed really added a ton of depth to the story itself.

For me, this game was just a bit slow. I'll probably finish the game just because I promised myself I would finish games I purchased, but it's not as interactive as I was expecting it to be. I would have liked to have more controls over interrogation or the direction of questions. I think I was expecting the acting to be more animated as well.

I liked the first game. But this one is actually much better! I love these games but I am also usually always wrong with my deductions. :p Not here, though. But not because it's too easy. It was just the right amount of "gut feeling" and evidence.
The actors and actresses were doing a great job and made it sound really believable.

I wish I could give this game a neutral review. I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it. First of all, the actors (all of them,) were phenomenal. They were believable, showed the right amount of emotion at the right time, even sloppy, when the situation called for it. Plot spoilers ahead, but I will spoiler tag anyway- First of all, I feel like the writing could have been better. There were a massive amount of underutilized elements and items. One of the suspects was a debt collector and there were playing cards and alcohol found in the living room. The victim called a cab the night before he was killed.
There were both sleeping pills and alcohol found in his system. Now, I know that not all real cases use all of the evidence, but it felt like there was some grand conspiracy here that could have been woven, only to reveal the true killer at the end was happenstance. Also, I think it's an extremely stupid idea to think someone is dangerous and willingly choose to go into their house just to steal their gun. That part of the plot seemed deliberately stupid, but it could have been explained with the killer's naivete. TL:DR - Great game for 1 night, good building of tension, didn't release too much information at one time and well-paced. Overall, not worth the full price. Somewhat worth it for 50% off.