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Overview

The investigation system is a defining feature of Silver Palace, setting it apart from typical action RPGs. As a Detective in Silvernia, players use a combination of diplomacy, deduction, instinct, and steel to solve crimes and uncover the city's deepest secrets.

Crime Scene Analysis

When arriving at a crime scene, players enter an investigation mode where they can examine the environment in detail. Interactable objects are highlighted, and players must carefully search for physical evidence, environmental anomalies, and hidden clues. The quality and completeness of evidence gathered affects the available deduction paths later in the investigation.

Clue Hunting

Clues are scattered throughout Silvernia — in crime scenes, on NPCs, in documents, and hidden in the environment. Players must piece together collected clues to form hypotheses about cases. Some clues are only accessible through specific gameplay actions, such as reaching hidden areas via grappling hook or unlocking them through NPC conversations.

Interrogation

Confronting suspects and witnesses is a key part of investigation. During interrogations, players choose dialogue options and present evidence to extract information. Presenting the right evidence at the right moment can break a suspect's alibi or reveal contradictions in their testimony. Failed interrogations don't end the case but may close off certain deduction paths.

Deduction Board

Collected clues and testimonies are organized on a deduction board where players connect evidence to form conclusions. Multiple valid deduction paths may exist for each case, and the player's choices affect the narrative outcome. This system rewards thorough investigation and attentive play.

Player Choice

Investigation outcomes are shaped by player decisions. Your choices during interrogations, which clues you prioritize, and the conclusions you draw on the deduction board all influence the story's direction. The game's tagline — "Your choices will carve not just your destiny, but the fate of many" — reflects this emphasis on player agency.