Case File #001
“A body was found in the library at 11:47 PM.
The door was locked from the inside.
Everyone has an alibi.
Everyone is lying.”
You are the detective.
The evidence is real. The witnesses are unreliable. The conclusion is yours alone.
The System
A Glimpse Into the Investigation
Are you ready to step into the role of the detective?
The truth is waiting.
An Interactive Mystery Experience
Palladian is an interactive noir mystery experience where you become the detective—investigating cases, collecting clues, organizing evidence, and reaching your own conclusion.
Not Passive
You don't watch a detective solve the case. You do the detective work.
No Reflexes Required
Success is about reasoning and interpretation—not fast fingers or gamer skills.
Your Conclusion
No hand-holding. The truth only reveals itself to those who find it.
Perfect For
If you've ever wished you could step inside a mystery novel, podcast, or documentary - this is for you.
More than a game.
An investigation.
Investigate. Explore crime scenes. Question witnesses. Uncover what others want hidden.
Organize. Compile your evidence board. Connect the dots. Build your case.
Conclude. There's no hint button. No easy answers. The truth only reveals itself to those who earn it.
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