The Unclosed Case: Pike

Trapped in a time loop, you step into a house of secrets after a murder-suicide: Pike killed Lia, then himself. As investigator Reed, joined by partner Grant, you close the file only to be struck by a vengeful spirit that sends you back to the start. Each cycle you must uncover the truth anew, yet nothing you learned is lost. The case evolves with every loop, pushing you toward a truth that changes with your choices.

Mind Palace, Clues, and Time

Progress hinges on looping through events where knowledge persists across cycles. In the Mind Palace you visually combine evidence, form hypotheses, and simulate scenarios to test their logic. Each revisit reveals a new truth and unlocks paths previously closed, allowing you to refine your theory without discarding what you’ve learned.

Core Mechanics

• Investigation: Examine photos, documents, and recordings at the scene; use archive keyword searches to surface relevant clues.
• Deduction: Build timelines, map connections between objects and testimonies, and use the built-in “Simulate” tool to test logical outcomes.
• Contradiction: Expose lies in dramatic interrogations by presenting precise proof and observing shifting testimonies.
• Time Loop: Knowledge persists between loops, unlocking new avenues and forcing you to re-evaluate previously collected evidence.
• Endings: A layered narrative with multiple endings shaped by the order of evidence and the pressure of your decisions.

Atmosphere and Accessibility

Atmospheric music, ambient sounds, and short cinematics heighten tension, while all content is fully subtitled. The storytelling scales with your choices, offering a range of outcomes as you reconstruct the unclosed case.

Demo coming soon — stay tuned for launch alerts.