Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders

Overall, I don’t regret embarking on this adventure—there were a few puzzles I genuinely enjoyed—but by the time the story reached its conclusion, I was left with a slightly bitter aftertaste. As far as I can tell, this is Homo Narrans Studio’s first game, so congratulations to them nonetheless, and I wish them all the best going forward. I’m curious to see what they come up with next.

Casebook 1899 – The Leipzig Murders is a very pleasant detective story for a chilly evening, with lighthearted and amusing twists. It’s true that the game sometimes loses its pace, but it’s still an easygoing little snack.

Casebook 1899 takes some of the best things I love about point ‘n click adventure games and delivers it through a fresh, somewhat grounded take on detective work through the lens of a bustling industrial city. Its stories are ultimately yours to tell as the detective as every case will hinge on your deductions and reasoning. Amidst a fantastic presentation and unique storytelling, this game is truly wunderbar. ∎

Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders is an excellent point-and-click detective game that I recommend to fans of the genre. It offers a great deal of freedom in investigations, offering four different cases to solve for mystery sleuths.

Casebook 1899 – The Leipzig Murders is nicely paced and atmospheric German point-and-click.