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puzzle video game
Murder by Numbers
By Mediatonic, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
- nonogram video game
- visual novel
What it is
Murder by Numbers is a single-player puzzle adventure from Mediatonic, set in Los Angeles in 1996. Honor Mizrahi, an actress on a detective television show, becomes part of a murder investigation after her boss is killed shortly after firing her. She teams up with SCOUT, a discarded reconnaissance robot, to clear her name and investigate murders in settings including television studios, award shows and drag clubs. Players solve nonogram-style pixel puzzles to uncover clues, then question witnesses as they work toward the truth and a larger conspiracy. The visual novel story features characters designed by Hato Moa and music by composer Masakazu Sugimori. The game released on Windows on March 6, 2020. Steam features include full controller support, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Pixel puzzles reveal clues for witness interrogations.
- Investigations visit varied settings, including studios and drag clubs.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are supported.
- Listed platform is Windows only.
- Single-player only; no multiplayer feature is listed.
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy puzzle-solving and visual novel mysteries, especially those interested in a 1990s Los Angeles setting and character-driven investigations.
Murder by Numbers pairs nonogram puzzles with a murder mystery and witness questioning. Its listed features focus on solo play, with full controller support and Steam Cloud.
