Why this tiny detective game is suddenly everywhere
If you’ve been bingeing logic puzzles like Murdoku or getting weirdly proud of solving deduction riddles on the couch, this one’s for you. Case Solved: The London Files landed on Nintendo Switch recently and it’s basically a cozy little brain-teaser wrapped in a trench coat and fedora.
How the mystery actually works (no hidden object hunts)
Think less scavenger-hunt, more think-with-a-pencil. The game borrows the brain-bending setup of Einstein’s Riddle: a handful of suspects, a stack of contradictory testimonies, and one logically consistent answer. You gather clues at crime scenes, chat with characters, and cross-check their statements until the liar — and the culprit — is painfully obvious.
Three bite-sized cases, all drenched in noir
There are three separate mysteries to solve, each set in a moody, 1960s London. Cases are compact and focused: no sprawling open world, no timer stress — just calm, methodical deduction. If you like ruling things out and building the correct picture piece by piece, this is your jam.
Looks and sounds like a foggy jazz afternoon
The presentation is hand-drawn 2D with a muted, noir-friendly palette and a soft jazz soundtrack that mostly stays out of your way — perfect background music for thinking rather than jump scares. The whole vibe is decidedly cozy-café-with-a-notebook, not high-octane crime drama.
Practical stuff: size, language, controls
It’s light on storage (about 356 MB), single-player, and rated PEGI 3. The game includes a Spanish translation and supports touchscreen controls, which is great for playing on the go.
Price, platforms, and whether it’s worth the pocket change
At launch it’s cheap — under 10 euros — and there’s been a launch discount that makes it even more tempting. It’s compatible with Nintendo Switch (including Switch 2), as well as other modern platforms. If you want a low-risk, relaxing puzzle fix that won’t eat your battery or your attention span, this one’s a solid little buy.
Final verdict — who should pick it up?
If you enjoy pen-and-paper deduction, enjoy cross-referencing testimonies, or you’ve been happily solving Sudoku-meets-mystery games, give it a try. It’s short, sweet, and satisfying — like solving a crossword while sipping something warm and pretending you’re a hardboiled detective.
