Detective School Club is a visual novel that takes players on a mystery-solving adventure. In this game, you play a student who joins a failing detective club. Alongside the club's troublesome president, Alice Baskerville, you must solve one crucial case to prevent the club from being shut down.

Drawing inspiration from titles like Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Detective School Club incorporates similar gameplay mechanics, such as interrogation, clue collection, and solving mysteries within a school setting. However, unlike Danganronpa's dark and intense atmosphere, this detective game offers a more relaxed and playful tone.

Interactive investigation

At the heart of Detective School Club's gameplay is the investigation process, which requires players to explore various scenes, gather clues, and engage in conversations with different characters. Dialogue plays a crucial role, as players must carefully choose questions and responses to extract valuable information. The interrogation sequences are central to uncovering hidden details and piecing together the puzzle of the case.

The game challenges players to solve riddles, engage in debates, and spot inconsistencies in testimonies, each demanding a unique level of critical thinking and logic. Additionally, the inclusion of mini games adds variety to the experience, offering a satisfying layer of brain-teasing challenges without becoming overly difficult. Fans of Sherlock Holmes will also appreciate the many familiar, inspired elements woven throughout the game.

Despite the game's engaging mechanics, its replay value is somewhat limited. With only one case to solve, the mystery can be completed relatively quickly. Once the story is fully revealed and the puzzles are solved, there’s little motivation to replay, as the surprises and challenges are already known. While you can play again to aim for a higher score, the experience will naturally be easier the second time around.

Engaging detective novel

Detective School Club offers a charming and lighthearted take on the detective visual novel genre, making it a great choice for those looking for a fun and relaxed experience. While its single case limits replay value, the engaging gameplay, quirky characters, and accessible puzzles make it worth the time spent. This is a must-play for fans of casual mystery-solving games with a touch of humor.