the art is really lovely! i enjoy the puzzles quite a bit too. most of the characters are really interesting and full of depth so i greatly enjoyed the missions. also the music is fantastic! i think the plot of the game is compelling enough to want to play through the end. i didnt find the mystery behind the cases to be too obvious or too obscure, and i was interested enough to want to go through to the end. my tastes are a bit simple tho there are parts of the game where you dont feel like you get much of a break between the puzzles and cutscenes, so do pace yourself! the timed hacking challenges are a bit annoying imo but i'm familiar enough with 5x5 patterns to quickly go through them, but i can understand someone feeling stressed out by them (especially the last one) i actually unlocked all of scout's memories (still working on clearing them at the time of writing this review) on the first try in each chapter, but i know it's a pain to have to go back and search for everything i...
Murder by Numbers
- Release Date:
- Mar 6, 2020
- Metacritic:
- 79
- Developer:
- Mediatonic
- Publisher:
- The Irregular Corporation
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Collector's Edition

About the Game
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues.Use those clues to interrogate witnesses.
Work your way to the truth...
...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Los Angeles, 1996. Honor Mizrahi was just an actress on a hit TV detective show. But when her boss ends up dead just minutes after he fires her, she finds herself starring in her own murder mystery. Teaming up with SCOUT, a reconnaissance robot thrown away after a mysterious incident, she sets out to clear her name - and a new detective duo is born!
Investigate a range of murders across TV studios, glitzy award shows, drag clubs, and more - all set to an energetic soundtrack from famed composer Masakazu Sugimori (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Ghost Trick and Viewtiful Joe).
Uncover a dark conspiracy by interrogating a wild range of weird and wonderful characters, designed by the incomparable Hato Moa, creator of Hatoful Boyfriend.
90s fashions! Upbeat jams! Sass dialled up to 100! Questionable jokes! Drag queens! All that and more awaits... in Murder by Numbers!
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User Reviews
It's been some time since I finished this. What I remember is that it is a fun game, with gorgeous art, and nice but quite overwhelmming story, it bothered me then how it doesn't have the basics of a visual novel, which is the skip button and also I cannot how the main character did not changed her clothes the entire game, which led for some moments that took me out of the narrative.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) or Radeon R9 285 (2048 MB) - Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported.
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does Murder by Numbers cost?
Murder by Numbers costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Murder by Numbers?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 or higher (64 bit) Processor: Intel Core i3 or higher Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) or Radeon R9 285 (2048 MB) - Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported. DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is Murder by Numbers available on?
Murder by Numbers is available on Windows PC.
Is Murder by Numbers worth buying?
Murder by Numbers has 100% positive reviews from 3 players. Metacritic score: 79/100.
When was Murder by Numbers released?
Murder by Numbers was released on Mar 6, 2020.
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