Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!
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Very Positive (146) - 95% of the 146 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Feb 1, 2023
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Why Early Access?

“Early Access provides a way to get story content out sooner to dedicated fans of the original game, as well as helping to refine the puzzle gameplay by involving the community.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I'm currently estimating it will be 30 months overall in Early Access.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I plan to include six Files, a Chinese translation, and extra content such as bios, a music room, a CG gallery and more!”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game currently includes the first File, containing five chapters (English only at this time). It takes about two hours to play.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price will increase every time a new File is released. Anyone who purchases the game at any point in Early Access will be able to play all six Files and access all content in the full version.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I will be monitoring feedback I receive through the Steam Community page, and adjusting puzzles and gameplay accordingly. Learning which puzzles you find too difficult or too easy, and which characters you like the most, helps inform me what direction to take the story in and make the experience better!”
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About This Game

Welcome to the mysterious Canadian detective competition! Find clues, interview suspects, and find out the truth with your teammate’s unique methods!

Six Files will await you in the full game, containing convoluted puzzles from Canada’s most devious masterminds. Each one takes around 2-4 hours to complete depending on your skill of deduction… But be warned, the price will increase after each File is released!

Your time starts… now.

Yours,

The Game-master

Solve crimes with five unique methods

Refute faulty theories with evidence

And More!

  • Original soundtrack

  • Dynamic Storytelling

  • Rich Character Depth

  • Distinctive Artwork

  • Immersive Game World

  • Prequel to Methods: The Detective Competition


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

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System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS: XP
    • Processor: 1 GHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 2 GHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.6
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: 10.15
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
    • Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 260 or equivalent
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
    • Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 260 or equivalent
    • Storage: 2 GB available space

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