Interrogation: Deceived in IOS

A psychological noir thriller

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Our Site Score

89/100

Interrogation: Deceived is one of the most intense narrative experiences I've had on mobile. It captures the tension of a police procedural perfectly. You aren't just clicking through dialogue; you're playing a mental game of chess. The game forces you into uncomfortable corners—do you stick to the rules and potentially let a bomb go off, or do you use 'enhanced' techniques and lose your soul?

The monochrome, sketch-like art style adds a heavy layer of atmosphere that fits the dark themes of the story. It’s challenging, sometimes frustratingly so, but when you finally break a suspect and they confess, the payoff is immense. This is a must-play for fans of 'Papers, Please' or 'This Is the Police.'

Reviewed on: Sun May 05 2024
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Dinsun Review

Now this is more like it. It reminds me of the old-school police procedurals. The black-and-white art style is striking and fits the noir tone perfectly. It’s not just about clicking the 'right' answer; you have to read the suspect's heart rate and stress levels. It’s a thinking man’s game.

My only gripe is the management layer. The team management feels a bit tacked on compared to the actual interrogation scenes. Some of the dialogue can feel a bit scripted, and failing a run can be frustratingly final. Still, for a 40-year-old who misses games with real writing, this is a solid recommendation. It’s mature and doesn't treat you like an idiot.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent writing
  • Unique art style
  • High tension
  • Brutal difficulty
  • Management UI is clunky
  • Low replayability once solved

Technical Report

Performance: Perfect performance; static assets ensure high stability.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You like Papers, Please or detective novels.

Skip if: You want action or hate reading lots of text.

Similar Games:
  • Papers, Please
  • This Is the Police

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPad Pro
  • Playtime: 8 hours
  • Status: Finished main campaign

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1.9Wed Jul 22 2020

This update fixes off-center rendering on wide-screen devices.



Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

As a police detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means?

AWARDS

+ Best Narrative Design, Montreal Independent Game Awards, 2019

+ Coup de Coeur Panache Digital Games finalist, Montreal Independent Game Awards, 2019

+ Nordic Game Discovery Contest: Final Four Finalist, Nordic Game,

2019

+ Best Game of the Show, Dev.Play, 2018

+ Best Visuals finalist, Dev.Play, 2018

+ Indie Prize finalist, Casual Connect London, 2018

+ Very Big Indie Pitch nominee, Pocket Gamer Connect London, 2017

+ Special Talent Award Contest nominee, Ludicious, 2017

FEATURES

+ Explore deep and increasingly difficult conversational puzzles to get to the bottom of a terrifying conspiracy

+ Show your management skills balancing your cases, team, budget and the police force’s relationship with the public

+ Reach one of multiple world-defining endings - where will your choices lead you?

+ Meet over 35 complex and realistic characters

+ Immerse yourself in the expressive noir art based on real actor footage and atmospheric music

Can you save the city from the terrorist group The Liberation Front's plot? Download Interrogation: Deceived now and find out!

GAMEPLAY

In the pursuit of terrorist organization The Liberation Front, you have to coordinate your team to gather information, manage your limited budget and deal with the press hot on your heels for a good story. But that is only half of it:

Your main task as lead investigator is interrogating suspects. Understanding their backgrounds, and thus their motivations, is key in choosing whether intimidation, guile or empathy is the right approach. There is no universal solution – but the clock is ticking relentlessly.

As you’re closing in on the true culprits and your suspects are getting more resistant, the interrogations become increasingly difficult. Uncover the truth through complex conversations, psychological manipulation and other techniques.

The Liberation Front will not be easily dismantled.

THE GAME'S GOAL

Interrogation: Deceived is a narratively immersive convo-puzzle game that challenges common preconceptions about highly relevant contemporary subjects like terrorism, police brutality and the power imbalances between citizens, the state and large corporations. The game follows in the footsteps of games like "This War of Mine", "Papers Please", "This is the Police" and "Orwell" in that it tries to raise important moral, ideological and practical questions in the minds of the players.


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 67 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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In Interrogation: Deceived, you play as a detective tasked with dismantling a radical group known as 'The Liberation.' The game is a unique conversational puzzler where you must manage your team, stay within the law (or not), and outsmart suspects in the interrogation room. Every word matters. You’ll need to study suspect profiles, use psychological tactics, and make tough ethical decisions that affect the city's future.

Features

1

Psychologically deep interrogation mechanics.

2

Branching narrative with impactful choices.

3

Gritty noir art style and atmospheric soundtrack.

4

Resource management and team building.

5

Multiple endings based on your morality.

Tips

Promotion Videos

Interrogation Trailer

Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, if you fail to stop 'The Liberation' or lose public trust, you can reach a 'Game Over' state.

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