# Methods: Detective Competition — Who is The Top 1 detective?

> Visual novel crime investigation game with interactive crime scenes and multiple-choice puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Erabit Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-detective-competition/id6467845950 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 744 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-detective-competition/id6467845950/reviews.md

## What is Methods?

The first chapter in the Methods Visual Novel series.

Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution.

And the whole game has been split into five apps for the mobile release, with 'Methods: Detective Competition' being the first, and containing Chapters 1-20.

Part 2- Methods2: Secrets and Death, now available for pre-order.

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One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving crimes created by the world's smartest criminals.

The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime. 

If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime.

Search for clues, and find out the truth with your unique methods!

Who...will become the world's number one detective?

Yours,

The Game-master


Key features
■ Very Positive in Steam
■ Over 25 interactive crime scenes
■ Contains 20 Chapters
■ Original soundtrack
■ intriguing storyline
■ Distinctive artwork
■ Independent developer


Twitter: Methods_Official
Instagram: methodsvn
https://discord.gg/UmtD5zascA

## Key features

- Interactive crime scenes
- Multiple-choice puzzles
- Intriguing storyline
- Original soundtrack
- Distinctive artwork
- 20 Chapters

## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-detective-competition/id6467845950/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 想法不错，剧情一般

*2024-04-13*

有些对话有点莫名其妙，脱裤子放屁的感觉，这个演绎法的来由是埃勒里奎因吗？思路挺好的，但解谜有点boring

### 4/5 — Good game

*2024-01-27*

Decent visual novel, strong point is mostly characters, humour/witty dialogue (art style is very cute as well, I like it). The cases start off somewhat creative but later on become simple/mundane logic exercises. The first 20 chapters took me about 4 hours to finish, if you’re not into purchasing short experiences just keep that in mind. I was personally quite fond of the game, and am looking forward to the release of the next 80 chapters

### 4/5 — 感觉那些角色多少都有点病

*2024-01-26*

人设都太不讨喜了 剧情也没有特别精彩 尤其是主线 一个解谜游戏设计这种低智剧情…… 总体还算中规中矩吧 最后发现我最喜欢的角色居然是77（）……他真是唯一塑造的好的角色 但是和他捆绑的尼尔真的像个脑瘫

### 5/5 — 일단 구매했습니다.

*2024-01-25*

앱 이름도 한국어고 개발사의 다른 게임도 한국어를 지원하고 있으니
이 게임도 추후 한국어 지원을 해 주지 않을까 싶은 마음에
구매하자마자 별점 5점 남겼습니다.
언어 지원 여부를 떠나 탐정 100명 대 범죄자 100명이란
컨셉이 흥미로워서 일단 클리어하면 리뷰 다시 적을게요.

**Developer response:** 귀하의 의견에 진심으로 감사드립니다. 이미 한국어 버전의 게임을 작업 중입니다. 완료되면 시간에 맞춰 소셜 소프트웨어를 통해 알려드릴 예정이니 지켜봐 주시기 바랍니다! !

### 5/5 — 🥰

*2024-01-25*

This game is really awesome! It just feels like a feast to watch, the characters and plot are so good, the characters are all so different that you have to savor them for ages. Really enjoyed the story which is both long and interesting, it's like Oreos, cookies and delicious frosting all with their different flavors and endearing aspects, and discovering this game felt as happy as discovering a treasure!

### 5/5 — Great characters

*2024-01-24*

Lots of clever humor and eccentric characters in this game. More story than game but I like that about it!

**Developer response:** thank you very much for your like！！

## Frequently asked questions about Methods

### What is Methods: Detective Competition about?

Methods: Detective Competition is the first chapter in a visual novel series where players investigate crime scenes and solve cases through multiple-choice questions. It features an intriguing storyline and 20 chapters.

### How many chapters are in Methods: Detective Competition?

This application contains 20 chapters of the narrative. It is the first part of a larger visual novel series, with subsequent parts available separately.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from Methods: Detective Competition?

The gameplay involves examining interactive crime scenes for clues and then answering multiple-choice questions to deduce the solution to the crime. It's a narrative-focused experience with puzzle elements.

### Is Methods: Detective Competition available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, the app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Further platform availability beyond Apple devices is not specified.

### What is the age rating for Methods: Detective Competition?

The app has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players interested in mystery and investigation themes.

### How often is Methods: Detective Competition updated?

The latest version is 1.4.1, and it was last updated on August 15, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future content.

### What is the price of Methods: Detective Competition?

The game is available for purchase at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this title.

### Does Methods: Detective Competition have ads?

No, the application does not contain advertisements. It is a premium game that can be purchased upfront.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2025-08-15

bug fixed

### 1.4.0 — 2024-07-30

Update:
New Hackett, Haney and Lucha Sprites!
Text History
New Side Images

### 1.1.0 — 2024-03-28

Added Japanese language

### 1.0.9 — 2024-02-06

Fix known bugs

### 1.0.8 — 2024-01-29

Fix known bugs

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*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 2026-08-18.*