
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving crimes created by the world's smartest criminals.
The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime. If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime.
Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution.
It includes 100 chapters totaling 139K words, taking approximately 10 hours to play through (though that varies greatly depending on your reading speed).

- Original soundtrack
- Over 25 interactive crime scenes
- CG gallery
- Expressions gallery
- Backgrounds gallery
- Music room
- Bios
- Character Interviews
- Behind-the-scenes
Methods: The Detective Competition has been fully ported to mobile now!
On mobile, Methods has been split into five games, each containing 20 chapters of the story.
Want a more convenient and relaxed way to experience this adventure? Click the links below:
Methods: Detective Competition
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/methods-detective-competition/id6467845950
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erabit.methods.tdc1.paid.gp
Methods2: Secrets and Death
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/methods2-secrets-and-death/id6475326812
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erabit.methods.tdc2.paid.gp
Methods 3: The Invisible Man
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/methods-3-the-invisible-man/id6502622226
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erabit.methods.tdc3.paid.g
Methods 4: The Best Detective
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/methods-4-the-best-detective/id6651830371
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erabit.methods.tdc4.paid.gp
Methods 5: The Last Stage
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/methods-5-the-last-stage/id6738909485
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erabit.methods.tdc5.paid.gp
Minimum Setup
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
- Processor: Intel Core 2 DuoMemory: 2 GB RAM
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 260 or equivalent
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended Setup
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
- Processor: Intel Core 2 DuoMemory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 260 or equivalent
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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