Curious Cases
Genres: Puzzle, Horror, Mystery, Story Rich
Play modes: multiplayer, singleplayer, VR
Release Date: 4-4-2019
Rating: 3.5/5
Developer: OnSkull Games
Our verdict
6/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1–6
- Playtime: 2–4 h
Curious Cases is a three-chapter detective escape game from OnSkull Games. You play Detective Thomas Moore, looking into a scientist who vanished from a locked office. It runs in VR or on a regular desktop, and supports up to six players either as one team or racing each other in a Versus mode.
Steam reception is mixed, with roughly 63 percent of 171 reviews positive. Players tag it as an investigation and mystery game with a light psychological horror edge, and many vote it casual, which points to puzzles that most groups can get through without a guide. Chapters unlock in order, and you can jump back into any unlocked one. The one written review we found enjoyed it but wanted more of it.
The main draw is flexibility: few escape games let a mixed group of VR and desktop players tackle the same case or compete on it. The flip side is size, with three chapters that most players finish in a few hours. Pick it up on sale for a group night or a short solo case; skip it if you want a long, polished detective story.
Pros
- Up to six players can co-op or race each other in Versus mode
- Plays in VR or on desktop with mouse, keyboard or gamepad
- Locked-office disappearance gives the puzzles a clear case to crack
Cons
- Only three chapters, so it is over in a few hours
- Mixed Steam reception, with about a third of reviews negative
About
Curious Cases is a three-chapter Escape Room installment from the popular OnSkull developer. Dive into crime-solving cases as Detective Thomas Moore, trying to solve puzzles and opening new chapters as you progress.
Prompt: "A scientist has gone missing, after claiming they made a groundbreaking discovery! Vanished from a locked office with only one exit this extraordinary case immediately grabs Detective Moore’s attention. A modern day legend, Detective Thomas Moore has solved more cases than one can count, where others hit dead-ends, he gets to work. Some cases are more difficult than others, but he always comes through, but this time is different... Something seems off about this case, it is almost as if greater forces are in play..."Features
- Single Player, Multiplayer, and VR Escape Room/Puzzle game
- Virtual Reality Supported (HTC Vive, Valve Index, Oculus Rift)
- Average duration: 2 hours
Our Review
Curious Cases is another cracker from OnSkull Games. Especially if you're interested in escaping with your friends online, this is just the game for you. It follows similar mechanisms as the other OnSkull games. However, with the eerie rooms in a dark setting, it definitely stands as it's own.
