# Guilty Parade — Mystery Visual Novel > Mystery visual novel with point-and-click elements and branching narrative. (iPhone/iPad app by Ksenia Shcherbanenko.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guilty-parade/id1607869901 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ksenia Shcherbanenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607869903) - Category: Games, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 178 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1.2 GB - Languages: English - Released: 2022-02-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guilty-parade/id1607869901/reviews.md ## What is Guilty Parade? You wake up in a completely unfamiliar place without any memories of yourself surrounded by hostile soldiers. What is that like? The male protagonist gets a nickname Nemo and is forced to investigate a cruel crime in exchange for the Commander’s patronage. To solve the case, he joins the elite squad of soldiers and he needs to get the trust of his comrades in order to find the culprit. However, what if the murder hides even more secrets and solved mysteries will only raise new questions? Will his new comrades become his companions or enemies? FEATURES: ► Two opposite sides of a military conflict Nemo. A guy with amnesia. Under the Commander’s protection, he joins a squad of young soldiers to spy and then investigate a crime. Lien. A child of war. He leads a completely different life in fear of being killed by black apostates and with desire to avenge the death of a dear person. ► Secret investigation of the mysterious crime and searching for clues Find clues, make your choices and follow the story to find the culprit. ► Hybrid of two different genres: Visual Novel and Point & Click In Guilty Parade, you can make important decisions and move independently around the camp, interact with objects and characters. ► The opportunity to build strong friendship bonds with quirky characters The characters have a lot of unique features (both comedic and dramatic), habits and their behaviour is unpredictable (character profiles). ► A lot of meaningful choices affecting scenes you get Nemo will have to not only investigate the crime but also learn to live in unknown world and decide which side he is on in the military conflict. ## Key features - Amnesiac protagonist investigation - Two opposing military factions - Secret crime investigation - Visual Novel and Point & Click hybrid - Build friendship bonds with characters - Meaningful choices affecting story ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Episodes 2-3 | $14.99 | one-time | | Episode 4 | $7.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Guilty Parade? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 📖 Compelling and intriguing story with mystery elements - 🎨 Stunning character designs and high-quality art - 🎵 Excellent music and atmospheric sound design - 👥 Well-developed and unique characters with distinct personalities - 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics and choice-based narrative - ⏱️ Lengthy first episode providing substantial free content - 🔄 Multiple story paths and choices that affect gameplay - 📱 Smooth gameplay functionality and user experience - 💬 Good character interactions and relationship dynamics **Cons** - 💰 Expensive pricing for episodes ($14-23 for remaining content) - 🌐 Translation issues and grammatical errors in English version - 📖 Repetitive gameplay elements in certain sections - 🔐 Lack of pronoun customization (uses he/him only) - ⚠️ Controversial character development decisions in later episodes - 🎭 Inconsistent character treatment between episodes - 💳 Bundled extras with episodes rather than à la carte purchasing **Commonly reported bugs** - Exception error crash in Episode 4, Part 2 - Game returns to beginning when choosing fight option in Chapter 2 - Save file compatibility issues with latest updates **Most requested features** - They/them pronoun options for main character - Lower episode pricing or ad-supported model - À la carte purchase options for extras separate from episodes - Character route/romance options - Clearer in-game tutorials for interactive elements ## Recent user reviews (10 of 57) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guilty-parade/id1607869901/reviews.md ### 1/5 — думайте *2025-10-27, version 4.9.26* яконемо канон ### 5/5 — Great *2025-06-12, version 4.9.26* good story & gameplay, sadly i cant afford the next chapter🥹 ### 5/5 — Love this game so much *2025-06-07* Update 2025: I’m sorry abt this review idk what I was on about this is literally not a self-insert vn 😭 I still really like this vn though !! I recommend :) (literally what is the “,but you.” part even saying?) Pretty sure I wrote whatever that was in 2022 ↓ I love this game and there is nothing really bad to say! But I wish it used they/them pronouns for the mc rather than he/him. I use all pronouns so it dosent really effect me and I can get past it, but you. ### 1/5 — Яконемо канон *2025-05-01, version 4.9.26* Яконемо канон ### 5/5 — ❤️❤️ *2025-04-27, version 4.9.26* i love this game, its absolutely beautiful but i was wondering if anyone knew if i could transfer the payment over to apple after i bought the episodes on my android? i have receipts for it but im not sure how to go about this. ### 1/5 — :) *2025-04-26, version 4.9.26* Игра хорошая,но очень жаль,что у этой игры такие позорные разработчики,которые обижаются на все подряд. ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2025-04-14* I never play games like this as I always found it not my type of game but playing this game changed my mind about how I see games like this one. For my first Mystery game I found like able it even made me read out-loud to myself at times when I usually never speak out-loud when reading. The plot is interesting and I find the characters enjoyable. ### 5/5 — VERY NICEE *2025-03-26, version 4.9.26* YAKOV MY LOVE ### 5/5 — I totally suggest u play this! *2025-03-15, version 4.9.26* It’s amazing the designs the story everything fits! From the start to the end ! This story was made perfectly! ### 5/5 — VERY NICEE *2025-02-28, version 4.9.26* I love this game but I hate that you have to pay for the next episodes (I’m broke) ## Frequently asked questions about Guilty Parade ### What is Guilty Parade about? Guilty Parade is a mystery visual novel where you play as an amnesiac protagonist named Nemo. You are thrust into a military conflict and tasked with investigating a crime, uncovering secrets, and building relationships with other characters. Your choices will significantly impact the story's progression and outcome. ### What are the key gameplay features? The game combines elements of a Visual Novel with Point & Click mechanics. You can make crucial decisions, explore environments independently, interact with objects and characters, and build strong bonds with a diverse cast. The narrative features two opposing sides of a military conflict and a secret investigation into a mysterious crime. ### How much does Guilty Parade cost? The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that additional content or features may be available for purchase within the game. ### What kind of choices can I make in the game? You will encounter many meaningful choices that directly affect the scenes you experience and the overall narrative. These decisions will not only guide the investigation but also influence how Nemo adapts to his unknown world and which side he ultimately aligns with in the military conflict. ### Who are the main characters or factions? The game features two distinct perspectives: Nemo, the amnesiac protagonist under a Commander's protection, and Lien, a child of war seeking revenge. You will interact with a squad of young soldiers and other quirky characters, each with unique traits and unpredictable behavior, as you navigate the military conflict. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.9.26 — 2025-02-11 Fixes typos and bugs ### 4.9.25 — 2024-09-29 1. Episode 4: The Underside of the Past is out! 2. Added gesture hints to the beginning of the game 3. Added new dialogs to Communication with the Characters section in Extra 4. Added new Boosty sponsors to the titers ### 4.9.24 — 2024-09-27 1. Episode 4: The Underside of the Past is out! 2. Added gesture hints to the beginning of the game 3. Added new dialogs to Communication with the Characters section in Extra 4. Added new Boosty sponsors to the titers ### 4.7.22 — 2023-12-17 1. Added Communication with the Characters section to Extra (only Russian available) 2. Added Update section with the list of changes in the game. It is available by clicking on the version number in the main menu 3. Made minor changes to the game interface 4. Added new Boosty sponsors to the titers 5. Fixed typos and a bug with incorrect display of a character name ### 4.6.19 — 2023-08-24 1. The new Extra Episode "The Gift That Changed the World" is out 2. Added new names of Boosty sponsors to titres --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*