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Midnight Files

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The camera doesn't lie, but the truth isn't always obvious. Step into the role of a detective investigating crime scenes where every detail matters and every photograph could be the key to solving the case.

Armed with your camera, you'll document crucial evidence at crime scenes - photograph traces, examine objects from every angle, and capture details that reveal the story behind each crime. Every piece of evidence you gather builds toward one goal: identifying the murderer and predicting their next strike before another victim falls.

Back at your detective office, the real investigation begins. Link clues on your detective board, connecting photographs, evidence, and leads until patterns emerge. Search police databases for key information - verify suspects, cross-reference data, and uncover connections that others have missed.

Your mission is simple: identify the culprit and determine where they'll strike again. Each case presents a standalone mystery with its own unique crime scenes, evidence, and suspects. Some cases will test your observation skills, others will challenge your deductive reasoning.

The truth is out there, waiting to be photographed, analyzed, and solved.

  • Crime Scene Photography - Document evidence with precision and capture crucial details

  • Detective Board Investigation - Connect clues, photos, and leads to uncover the truth

  • Police Database Access - Search archives and cross-reference information

  • Evidence Analysis - Examine objects, rotate them, and discover hidden clues

  • Flexible Investigation Pace - Solve cases at your own rhythm without time pressure

  • Standalone Cases - Each mystery is complete and independent

  • Atmospheric Crime Scenes - Explore multiple locations, each hiding vital evidence

  • Criminal Profiling - Use evidence to predict the killer's next move

Achievements

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Dart Master

Dart Master

0.4%

Achieve the maximum possible score in a single round of darts.

Bullseye

Bullseye

1.3%

Hit the center target while playing darts in your office.

Snapshot Archive

Snapshot Archive

3.5%

Take a total of 50 photographs during your investigations.

Shot in the Dark

Shot in the Dark

4.4%

Attempt to solve a case without finding a single piece of evidence.

Time's Up

Time's Up

5.9%

Fail a case by exceeding the 6-hour time limit.

Midnight Files

The camera doesn’t lie, but the truth isn’t always obvious. Photograph traces, gather evidence, link clues on the board, search police databases for key info, and identify the culprit and the next attack site. Each case is a standalone mystery waiting to be solved.

Developer

Paper Lynx Games

Publisher

Paper Lynx Games

Release Date

04 November, 2025

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