Hello, it is (probably) autumn, a good time for mystery games 🔎

For some reason, maybe because of the detective outfits, mystery games feel like they suit autumn best.

Brown, trench coat, bucket hat, etc.

In that sense, the game I prepared today is

Connected Clue

A mystery game where you become a 19th-century detective and uncover the truth behind a case ✨

It seems similar to the Stepper Retro I did a while ago, but The way it proceeds is quite different.are you.

As a prime example, Connected Clue allows you to move by running and directly controlling the character from a quarter-view perspective, and

The point of Stepper Retro is that it is a movement system where you move immediately by tapping a location name?

The atmosphere is quite different, so I think you can choose to play according to your preference!

👍 I recommend this to people like this!

✔️ Quarter-view dot gameprefers

✔️ A deduction game that doesn't require too much thinkingI like

✔️ Various Visual novel with mini-gamesThis is my taste.

✔️ Objection! It's fun to do.

Now that I've written it down, I realize I fit all of those categories lol

So, without further ado, shall we go become detectives?

Actually, the discount period just ended (it ran until mid-August!), so it's at the regular price now, but...!

If we wait a little longer, won't they do it again? Let's hold onto that hope.

For reference, the Steam version was released on March 9, 2026, and the Stove version on July 16, 2026!

📌 Story

Okay... you can already feel something right from here.

Honestly, after seeing this, I felt a bit...

I thought of these people.

I mean, when it comes to bank robberies, isn't it Conan? Right?

Anyway, as soon as the game started, bank robbers burst in.

But I'm a detective.

Then what should I do?

You must catch the bank robber with the spirit of Conan.

If even an elementary school student can catch a robber, I can catch one too.

But I'm not literally tying them up. If only the security alarm rings It works.

Since there were only four of us anyway, I wanted to overwhelm them with numbers and tie them up. Maybe I've watched too much Conan.

They said the other security bell is in the bank manager's office, so I just need to go in there and press the bell...

The key to the bank manager's office The key box is locked with a padlock It's there.

In that case, let's ask the employee hiding under the desk kindly and politely.

under................................................................

however....................................................................

................................................

Stay calm and ask more questions.

Okay, then isn't there any other way to find out the password?

I wrote that down, but another employee who kept shouting "security first, security second" tore up the paper and threw it in the trash.

What are you going to do if someone sees that............................................. 😊

Still, it's a relief, isn't it?

Like a game They say they'll give you the password if you rummage through the trash can.

Okay! Then you open the archives door.

under.......................................

After taking three hits in a row, my mind just.......... became detached.

Yeah............. It’s only natural to have at least one useless warrior, a salary thief, stuck in the workplace!^^

No, it's not obvious. It's not obvious.

1. Open the bank president's office door To press the security alarm

2. Containing the bank manager's office key I need to pick the lock on the key cabinet.

3. The lock password is at the back of the archives. It is written on a note thrown in the trash can.

4. Heading toward the trash can The archives door was also locked with a key.

5. That archive I have to find the key

We can summarize it like this.

It's a real shame, isn't it? If the employee just remembered the password, steps 3 through 5 wouldn't have been necessary.

Fortunately, finding the key was easy.

Just go to a nearby sparkling place, check what you need, and then

All I had to do was go get a bar magnet from the next room.

It's just that I'm having a hard time because of that useless warrior.................

I will show you the details regarding notes and lockpicking methods below!

In conclusion, if you enter the bank manager's office and ring the security alarm, the case is closed.

...no, they ran away before the police arrived.

So the police chief comes to me, the detective who rang the security alarm, to hear my story.

Maybe it's because it's the 19th century, but the attitude is a bit coercive and I don't like it.

I'm the one who saved the citizens, so why are you blaming me? 🤔

It looks like he wants to write a letter of apology.

But they did send it quickly, you know?

Then again, since I am an innocent citizen, there would be no grounds to detain me, I suppose.

rather Isn't this the time for the police, who let the criminals escape, to offer a public apology? I want to

Since the culprit has escaped, this case is no longer something a mere detective should handle, and

The protagonist decides to return to the detective agency and get back to his own work.

And so the next day...

Warning of a new incident

The girl named Lina mentioned above visits the detective agency and entrusts them with a case.

It is a request to find my older brother who has been away from home for a week.

The search process was quite simple, so I thought the case would be resolved smoothly, but...

There is no way that is the case.

From here, the story gradually begins, and you enter the main game!

Connected Clue is A game closer to a frame narrative structure than an omnibus.It would be good to keep that in mind in advance. 👍

Even though the cases are resolved one by one, they are not resolved by perfectly unraveling all the plot points.

Resolved, leaving some questions or unresolved elements,

That will happen later. A story connected as oneI realized you have to play through to the end to understand the whole story.

To find out the whole truth Make sure to see it through to the end! You must do this 🔎

📌 Gameplay

The overall flow is as follows!

1. Observe clues

2. Inquiry

3. Case Summary

4. Suspect Discussion

Left behind at the crime scene or the suspect's house, etc. Obtain evidence by observing clues,

Based on that Conduct an inquiryThen,

Based on what I gained Reconstruct and organize the eventsdo,

Gather the suspects It ends once the truth of the incident is revealed.!

Let's take a look at what it feels like, one by one 🔎

The most basic part Observe cluesno see!

You can obtain the magnifying glass at the bank in the tutorial part, and it is used continuously afterwards.

Since you cannot move on to the next step without obtaining it, there is no chance of missing out!

Interact with the clue that has a sparkling magnifying glass icon

It is structured so that observation is completed by using the magnifying glass item to tap on a suspicious area.

As indicated by the rotation icon, clue rotation is also possible.

You can rotate it to check the back of the photo like this!

There is nothing difficult about it because a camera icon appears where you need to press.

Clues can be obtained not only from objects, but also like this You can also get it by talking to people.The point is!

The following is inquiry

This is also the absolute basics for a detective, isn't it?

When presenting evidence to people, if the evidence matches the person

It is a method that provides clues corresponding to that.

When conducting an inquiry I think I've obtained an important clue.It seems like I have to display a message for it to finish.

Until then, the inquiry is not finished, so you are not allowed to leave that space.

If you were questioning at Lina's house, you cannot leave that house.

It was good that you carefully blocked things to prevent the process from getting tangled, but,

If there is anything I regret... It's not just about preventing them from going out, but 'I feel like I've missed something... Same linesas

I wish you had explained why I can't leave this house.

During the first inquiry, I tried to leave the house but couldn't, so I walked around the house about three times before finally speaking to Lina again...

As you conduct inquiries with various individuals and collect evidence one by one...

With so much evidence, mistakes happen more often than expected...

fortunately Since there is no limit on the number of inquiries, you can comfortably You can do it 👍

So now, with the clues we have gathered... Case SummaryI guess I should do that!

Unlike inquiry investigations, this has a limit on the number of times it can be done.

Do you see the 5 hearts at the bottom?

That is the attempt limit, and if you get them all wrong...

Actually, I haven't tried getting everything wrong so I don't know for sure, but judging by the fact that there is a save file...

They'll probably go back to the previous save or give them another chance, won't they? 🤔

It's a more forgiving game than I thought, so it seems like it will give me another chance to deduce...

But this isn't really that difficult, so aside from a few confusing parts, I think you'll be able to proceed smoothly!

last Suspect discussionno see!

I guess the reason it's a debate is because everyone is saying what they want to say...

This feels a bit like a final argument, doesn't it? It reminds me of Ace Attorney or Buried Stars, right?

Select and present the statement of the person who made a remark contradicting the evidence in the above statement.

It is the part where we dismantle it one by one by matching it with evidence.

The thing about this was a bit... ambiguous... ❓

I tell lies that are too easy to catch...

If you say that in front of me, of course you'll get caught, you idiot...☆★

I tell lies that make me think...

So, it makes me a little curious about the significance of this part's existence...

Since we have already covered the case using the clues, there is no need to discuss the suspects again.

I got the feeling that it was just close to repetitive work. 🥹

Anyway, once we do this, it's like one case is cleared!

Broadly speaking, it feels like this,

For getting around in between, I set the destination on the GPS like this and walk lol.

The map pixel art is nice, so it’s fun to walk around, but walking around like that the whole time was a bit of a hassle...

They display such a big and bright effect at the destination that you can't possibly miss it.

The game is generally friendly.no see!

You can buy the newspaper for 5 Zeny, and there's a part-time job recruitment section, and below that, a list of Tumblbug backers!

They say they have to earn money for the rent because the detective agency has to pay it... If you get bored while working on cases, you should try doing a part-time job...

Now, let's check out the mini-games and puzzles.

📌 Mini-games and puzzles

Have you ever played MapleStory?

In MapleStory, there used to be quests where you had to move to the edge of the map without being caught in the monsters' line of sight... right?

That's exactly the feeling. I remember there being a similar quest in Dave the Diver too lol.

The line of sight detection is very generous and has many openings, so there is nothing difficult at all.

With a similar conclusion, it's like this tailingThere is!

This is also a mini-game where you follow the suspect without getting in their line of sight or keeping too much distance from them.

Even if you fail, we will let you try again as many times as you want from the beginning or halfway point, so feel free to try without any pressure!

There is also a puzzle where you have to piece together notes like this to figure out the password...

Did you notice something strange?

Heh... It's two sheets of paper.

At first, I didn't think much of it and just thought, "Oh, these are different papers," so I mixed them up and matched them lol.

I put about two more in, then went "Huh?" and took them all back out... haha. Stupid gameplay.

The lock opens immediately as long as the password is correct, without any other operations.

It is also completely possible to remove the ventilation cover and move it without the police knowing.

Actually, it's not just a possibility; it's closer to a necessity.

So that screwdriver is also very useful...

Sometimes I even get interrogated 😊

No, but honestly, they deserved it. I don't even feel wronged.

There were also sections where you had to change outfits at the right timing to proceed.

If you cannot enter the crime scene because of the police

I'm going to be a police officer.

And if you talk to the villagers, they will give you hints, just like how Pokémon teaches you how to use items.

It’s not exactly...! helpful...! Just to let you know that something like this exists heh...

📌 Connected Clue Overall Review

👍 This was good!

✔️ Easy operation and user-friendly features

✔️ Mini-game convenience designed for diverse users

✔️ Even the map scenery is beautiful pixel art

✔️ A story where each incident is connected as one

❌ This was a shame!

✔️ Reduced fun of the mystery due to somewhat excessive kindness

✔️ Time required to move between maps

✔️ Repeated use of evidence and suspect discussion

Want to uncover the truth behind a 19th-century bank robbery?

Right now at the Stove Store <Connected Clue> Meet them~

The Steam reviews were mostly positive, so I looked it up to see why, and it turned out most of the comments were about bugs.

I understand that it was released on Steam first on March 9th and on Stove on July 16th,

While releasing it a bit late It appears that most of the bugs have been fixed!

I was able to play without a single bug mentioned in the Steam reviews.

It wasn't that there were absolutely no shortcomings while playing, but

(The directing felt a bit bland, or the police seemed a bit stupid)

Once you know it's a one-person development, you'll be amazed by this level of quality. 🙌

Above all The thoughtfulness of including sound wave indicators in the mini-game, taking both audiovisual elements into account.This was really good.

I think that considering such diverse users is precisely the attitude a game developer should have...

I hope there will be more games this thoughtful in the world, and I look forward to Alperatz Games' next title 🔎

I'm not sure if it will be a mystery game or another genre, but I hope great games continue to come out in the future...

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Hello, it's Patrick.

They say there was a lot of talk about games at this BlizzCon, so I'll give you a quick summary of what I heard.

Alright, listen up.

First off, they say Diablo 5 is coming out.

But they say it's coming out in the spring of 2029.

They say a new StarCraft game is coming out too.

This time, it's an off-world shooter?

Anyway, that's in 2030.

So, it's even later than Diablo.

A new guest is coming to the high-end restaurant, too.

They say the guest's name is Xal'atath.

I don't know who that is, but if they can afford a high-end restaurant, they must have a lot of money.
I wish they'd take me along too.

It seems World of Warcraft is getting new content as well.

It's called Eclipse, apparently.

What's an eclipse, you ask?

You all know.

But I don't.

They say Warcraft 3: Forsaken Kingdom is being released too.

I don't remember this one.

Let's move on.

They say a new World of Warcraft title, Forever, is being released.

It's said to be a world view with a new interpretation as Classic Plus.

...

Stop milking the same old stuff.

This was Patrick.