The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story

The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is a unique mystery-adventure game directed by Koichiro Ito, intertwining stunning live-action footage with complex narratives. Players dive into an immersive experience while unraveling a century-long series of murders. Set across three critical time periods—1922, 1972, and 2022—the game features four intriguing murder cases tied to the enigmatic Shijima family.

Players assume the role of Haruka Kagami, an emerging mystery novelist, who investigates these chilling incidents. Each murder case is structured in three essential phases: Incident, Reasoning, and Solution. The Incident phase allows players to witness the crime in its entirety, gathering clues directly from the unfolding events. During the Reasoning phase, players synthesize collected evidence to hypothesize about the culprit, navigating potential misleads. Finally, in the Solution phase, players must defend their conclusions and confront the killer based on their deductions.

The game invites exploration and critical thinking, challenging players to piece together a century-old mystery filled with suspense and allure.