Wed Jul 22 2020
This update fixes off-center rendering on wide-screen devices.
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.'
Psychologically deep interrogation mechanics.
Branching narrative with impactful choices.
Gritty noir art style and atmospheric soundtrack.
Resource management and team building.
Multiple endings based on your morality.
Don't always start with intimidation. Some suspects respond better to a 'Good Cop' approach. Use the 'Observe' feature to look for physical cues like sweating or stuttering—these indicate when a suspect is lying. If they become too agitated, they may shut down completely, so keep an eye on their heart rate.
Between interrogations, you must manage your budget and public reputation. You can upgrade your interrogation room or hire specialists to help analyze evidence. Your choices during dialogue will ripple throughout the story, leading to multiple different endings.
Yes, if you fail to stop 'The Liberation' or lose public trust, you can reach a 'Game Over' state.
This is the best, most psychologically sound and consistent conversation-driven game I’ve ever played. The art work is great, but the sophistication of the plot, relationship management, and conflicting character worldviews and agendas was highly compelling. Like a good mystery, the author was always a few steps ahead of me. It can be difficult in spots, especially in later, more difficult levels where the orders of topics of conversation can make all the difference, but if at first you don’t succeed... you’ll be rewarded for trying again. I want to play it again sometime to try different interrogation techniques.
I never write reviews on App Store but honestly this is the greatest game I’ve come across—not to mention I’ve always had the wanting for a great puzzle solving/criminal mind game. Mind that this game requires a lot of careful readings and logical deduction, exactly my cup of tea! Truly amazing production and I am hoping that there is a 2nd one coming up! Can’t wait
I don’t write reviews, I play adventure/role play games a ton. And this is by far the best game I’ve played this year. Long gameplay, different difficulties, you feel like an actual detective. I wish there were other scenarios to play this is my only complaint!!!