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Steam News6 January 20265mo ago

The Enigma Cases – New Developments

🕵️‍♂️ Hello Detectives! Following the Playtest, we’ve continued improving The Enigma Cases with major system additions and gameplay enhancements.

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  • Maps
  • UI and audio
  • Store
added🕵️‍♂️ Hello Detectives!Following the Playtest, we’ve continued improving The Enigma Cases with major system additions and gameplay enhancements. Below is a detailed overview of everything that has been added or improved since the Playtest.
fixedCore Gameplay ImprovementsFixed the issue where the flashlight switched hands incorrectly and the light turned off when picking up objects. (Previously mentioned in the last devlog.)
changedCore Gameplay ImprovementsJumping and Crouching mechanics have been fully integrated with animations. (Previously mentioned in the last devlog.)
addedCore Gameplay ImprovementsBig Map and Mini Map systems have been added to the game.
addedCore Gameplay ImprovementsPlayers can now view other players’ inventories directly on the map .
addedInvestigation and Note SystemsA dedicated Notes Panel has been added. Players can write their own notes and also view notes taken by their teammates.

The Enigma Cases changes

addedFollowing the Playtest, we’ve continued improving The Enigma Cases with major system additions and gameplay enhancements. Below is a detailed overview of everything that has been added or improved since the Playtest.
fixedFixed the issue where the flashlight switched hands incorrectly and the light turned off when picking up objects. (Previously mentioned in the last devlog.)
changedJumping and Crouching mechanics have been fully integrated with animations. (Previously mentioned in the last devlog.)
addedBig Map and Mini Map systems have been added to the game.
addedPlayers can now view other players’ inventories directly on the map .

🕵️‍♂️ Hello Detectives!

Following the Playtest, we’ve continued improving The Enigma Cases with major system additions and gameplay enhancements. Below is a detailed overview of everything that has been added or improved since the Playtest.

Core Gameplay Improvements

  • Fixed the issue where the flashlight switched hands incorrectly and the light turned off when picking up objects. (Previously mentioned in the last devlog.)

  • Jumping and Crouching mechanics have been fully integrated with animations. (Previously mentioned in the last devlog.)

  • Big Map and Mini Map systems have been added to the game.

  • Players can now view other players’ inventories directly on the map.

Investigation and Note Systems

  • A dedicated Notes Panel has been added. Players can write their own notes and also view notes taken by their teammates.

  • A Photo Capture mechanic has been introduced.

    • Players can take up to 5 photos.

    • Photos are stored in the Notes section.

    • Images can be enlarged for closer inspection.

    • Fully integrated with animations.

Interrogation System Expansion

  • Previously, only Daniel Morgan could be interrogated in a static way. Now all suspects can be interrogated dynamically.

  • As players discover new clues, suspects can be questioned multiple times to uncover additional information.

  • Interrogations can be ended at any time, allowing suspects to be held in custody.

  • Facial expressions and dialogue animations have been added to all interrogated characters.

Audio Improvements

  • All AI-generated voices have been removed.

  • The game now features professional voice acting across all characters.

New Game Mode

  • Singleplayer mode has been added for players who want to experience the game solo.

Settings and Customization

Significant improvements have been made to the Settings menu. Newly added options include:

  • Motion Blur: On or Off

  • Film Grain: On or Off

  • Vignette: On or Off

  • Camera Shake Amount: Slider

  • Field of View: Slider

  • Brightness: Slider

  • Texture Quality

  • Shadow Quality

  • Anti-Aliasing: TAA, MSAA, FXAA, Off

  • Voice Settings: Push-to-Talk, Open Mic

Additionally, a full Key Binding system has been integrated, allowing players to customize controls freely.

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