The Silver Case

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title= The Silver Case


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developer= Grasshopper Manufacture
publisher= ASCII Entertainment
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designer= Goichi Suda
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released= "The Silver Case"
PlayStation
vgrelease|JP=October 7, 1999

Nintendo DS
vgrelease|JP=TBA"Silver Case, 25 Ward"
i-mode
vgrelease|JP=October 3, 2005

Yahoo! Keitai
vgrelease|JP=January 18, 2006

Nintendo DS
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genre= Adventure
modes= Single player
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platforms= "The Silver Case"
PlayStation
Nintendo DS
"Silver Case, 25 Ward"
i-mode
Yahoo! Keitai
Nintendo DS
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1 × Nintendo DS Game Card
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nihongo|"The Silver Case"|シルバー事件|Shirubā Jiken is a video game developed by Goichi Suda for Grasshopper Manufacture. The game was only released in Japan for the PlayStation, and is planned to be released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Plot

In 1999, there exists an area called the "24 Districts". A series of mysterious and bizarre murders happened there. Detectives of the High-degree Murder Division (HMD) in the 24 Districts Police Department investigated the case and pinned down one profile of the well-known murderer, Kamui Uehara who assassinated many key government figures one right after the other several years ago. However, wasn’t he shot to death by Kusabi, a veteran detective of the HMD? Did the deadly murderer return to life? Or….!? The detectives of the HMD are tracking the murderer who vanished into the 24 Districts.

The plot is separated into 2 scenarios that are titled “Transmitter” (written by Goichi Suda (Suda51)) and “Placebo” (written by Masahi Ooka and Sako Kato). In “Transmitter”, the detectives of the HMD track the murderer, and in the “Placebo”, a freelance writer investigates the affair.

Directed by Goichi Suda. His distinctive world-view, characters with vivid personalities, sophisticated dialogue, and unconventional and unexpected storylines, are radiating the game’s ashy powerful attraction. Character designing and 2D illustrations are done by Takashi Miyamoto. Character’s presence stands out and his in-depth situation representation are emphasizing the world-view of this article. Masafumi Takada's music successfully presents the atmosphere of the 24 Districts. The city called the 24 Districts and its administrative structure, the HMD's formation, conspiracy that brought Kamui Uehara, the characters who show exquisite ways of life, and the deeply-intertwined human relationships…. All these elements blend together into player’s mind and plant deep impressions.

This adventure game presents its images by the unique expression method named “Film Window” while the story proceeds by reading text. All necessary information and images for the story’s procedure or presentation such as 3D CG, live-action images, 2D illustrations, motion graphics, typography, texts, etc. are constantly changed and displayed in the Film Window that is automatically opened and closed.

Versions and re-releases

"Silver Case, 25 Ward"

"Silver Case, 25 Ward" (シルバー事件25区) is made up of several scenarios, each focusing on a different character involved in the plot of "The Silver Case". The game was developed by Goichi Suda for Grasshopper Manufacture, and was only released in Japan on i-mode and Yahoo! Keitai mobile phones. "Silver Case, 25 Ward" is currently being remade for the Nintendo DS, which will be released in all major countries. [ [http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13578 Gamasutra - Suda51 Talks Emotion In Games, 'Breaking Stuff' ] ]

Nintendo DS remake

During his "Punk's Not Dead" speech at the 2007 Game Developers Conference, Goichi Suda announced that "The Silver Case", as well as "Silver Case, 25 Ward", would be remade for the Nintendo DS. During an interview with Gamasutra, Suda confirmed that the game will see both an English translation and a worldwide release. [ [http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13578 Gamasutra - Suda51 Talks Emotion In Games, 'Breaking Stuff' ] ]

PlayStation Network

Re-release of the original for PSN in Japan only. [ [http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3170048 1Up - Suda51's PS1 Game The Silver Case Coming to PSN ] ]

External links

* [http://www.grasshopper.co.jp/silver/index.html Official site]

References