Methods: Detective Competition in IOS

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Our Expert Score

91/100

Methods: Detective Competition is a standout visual novel that actually makes you feel like a detective. While many games in the genre are purely passive, Methods incorporates interactive crime scenes where you must examine evidence and draw your own conclusions. The writing is sharp, and the premise—a competition between detectives and criminals for a million dollars—provides a fantastic framework for the 20 chapters included here.

The artwork is distinctive and fits the 'indie' vibe perfectly, while the soundtrack does a great job of building tension during the multiple-choice solutions. It feels like a labor of love, and the split-chapter mobile release makes it very easy to digest in sittings. For fans of Ace Attorney or Danganronpa, this is an essential addition to your library. It’s smart, stylish, and genuinely challenging.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Jan 24 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.4.1Thu Aug 14 2025

bug fixed


The first chapter in the Methods Visual Novel series.

Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution.

And the whole game has been split into five apps for the mobile release, with 'Methods: Detective Competition' being the first, and containing Chapters 1-20.

Part 2- Methods2: Secrets and Death, now available for pre-order.

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One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving crimes created by the world's smartest criminals.

The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime.

If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime.

Search for clues, and find out the truth with your unique methods!

Who...will become the world's number one detective?

Yours,

The Game-master

Key features

■ Very Positive in Steam

■ Over 25 interactive crime scenes

■ Contains 20 Chapters

■ Original soundtrack

■ intriguing storyline

■ Distinctive artwork

■ Independent developer

Twitter: Methods_Official

Instagram: methodsvn

https://discord.gg/UmtD5zascA


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

The first chapter in the Methods Visual Novel series.

Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution.

And the whole game has been split into five apps for the mobile release, with 'Methods: Detective Competition' being the first, and containing Chapters 1-20.

Part 2- Methods2: Secrets and Death, now available for pre-order.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving crimes created by the world's smartest criminals.

The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime.

If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime.

Search for clues, and find out the truth with your unique methods!

Who...will become the world's number one detective?

Yours,

The Game-master

Key features

■ Very Positive in Steam

■ Over 25 interactive crime scenes

■ Contains 20 Chapters

■ Original soundtrack

■ intriguing storyline

■ Distinctive artwork

■ Independent developer

Twitter: Methods_Official

Instagram: methodsvn

https://discord.gg/UmtD5zascA


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 9 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Methods: Detective Competition is the first entry in the acclaimed Methods visual novel series. The game features a unique 'detective competition' where the best minds compete for a million-dollar prize—but so do the criminals. Unlike traditional visual novels, Methods includes interactive crime investigation gameplay where players must examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions to solve the mystery. This mobile release contains the first 20 chapters of the saga, featuring over 25 interactive scenes, a distinctive art style, and an original soundtrack that heightens the mystery.

Features

1

20 chapters of high-stakes mystery

2

Over 25 interactive crime scenes

3

Interactive multiple-choice investigation mechanics

4

Original soundtrack and distinctive indie artwork

Tips

Promotion Videos

【Methods: The Detective Competition】Release Trailer - YouTube

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News on this game

Methods: Detective Competition is a mystery-slash-visual novel from Erabit Studios, coming to mobile on January 22nd

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Pocket Gamer - Fri May 02 2025

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Pocket Gamer - Mon Jun 02 2025

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Methods: Detective Competition is an engaging visual novel with humorous characters and unique crimes to solve.

Pocket Gamer - Mon Jun 02 2025

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Pocket Gamer - Mon Jun 02 2025

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This app contains Chapters 1-20 of the full story, which has been split into five parts for the mobile release.

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