# The Centennial Case — A Shijima Story

> Mystery-adventure game solving murders across 100 years with live-action footage. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-centennial-case/id6443534696 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 981 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), French (France)
- Released: 2023-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-centennial-case/id6443534696/reviews.md

## What is The Centennial Case?

The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is a new unique mystery-adventure game. 
Directed by Koichiro Ito (Metal Gear Solid V), and with Yasuhito Tachibana, producer of Netflix's 'The Naked Director' serving as the Cinematographer and Scenario Director, beautiful yet thrilling live-action footage intertwines with mysteries to solve, creating highly immersive gameplay.

The player follows a chain of murders which take place over the span of a century. Four murders have been committed in three different time periods - 1922, 1972, and 2022. 
Each episode is comprised of three parts, the Incident phase, the Reasoning phase, and the Solution phase, inviting the player to seamlessly enter into this world of mystery. 
Explore these time periods, collect multiple clues, and solve a 100-year mystery.

■Story
The Shijima family have suffered a chain of inexplicable deaths over the past century.
When Haruka Kagami, a mystery novelist, visits the Shiijmas, she finds herself taking on four different murder cases - occurring at different points in time.

The red camellia and the Fruit of Youth, which invite only death.
And the truth behind it all, waiting to be uncovered...

■ Gameplay
Haruka Kagami, the main character, is an up-and-coming mystery writer.
Play as Haruka Kagami and pit your wits against the murder cases.

Each murder case comprises of three parts.

The Incident phase: See the entire murder as it unfolds, from start to end. The keys needed to solve the mysteries surrounding the murder can always be found in the video itself.
The Reasoning phase: Put together the [Clues] and [Mysteries] found during the Incident phase and create a hypothesis in your cognitive space. You can create multiple hypotheses, but not all of them will be correct. Some things you uncover may lead you down the wrong path. 
The Solution phase: Pin down the killer based on the hypothesis you created in the Reasoning phase. Select the correct hypothesis to determine the killer. When facing a trickier culprit, they may attempt to refute your claims, so strike back with your reasoning!

## Key features

- Solve century-old murder mysteries
- Explore three different time periods
- Immersive live-action footage
- Incident, Reasoning, and Solution phases
- Collect clues and form hypotheses
- Deductive reasoning gameplay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-centennial-case/id6443534696/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 面白くない

*2026-08-10*

話は面白いものの、間違えると唐突にコメディが始まりあの手この手でこちらを馬鹿にしまくってくるのでかなりストレスです。半額セールの1500円も出す価値はないかと思います

### 5/5 — ポートピアもやってみたい

*2026-02-01*

叙述トリックが凄かったけど、如水さんはそのままが良かったw

### 5/5 — お母さん😭

*2025-12-31*

楽しめました。

謎解きで詰まる要素はとくにありませんでした。
詰まってもやり直し&ヒントが貰える要素がしっかりあります。
※終盤、脱出ゲームみたいな要素があるのでそこだけ迷うかも？

### 5/5 — 考えながらエンタメを楽しむ人むけ

*2025-08-18*

ながら見はできません。
鑑賞しながらプレイヤー自身が推理に挑むゲームだからです。
シーンや演者の表情ひとつひとつに意味があり、終章で明かされる大きな秘密に繋がります。

終章の存在に気づくかどうかで評価が分かれます。
エンディング後のタイトルをお見逃しなきよう！

### 4/5 — 正直、うーん

*2025-05-28*

最後までやってみての正直な感想は、やってる時はそれなりに楽しかった。
ただ、5章はいらなかった… ポートピア殺人事件の3D迷路や、オホーツクに消ゆの炭鉱の迷路みたいに、本編とあまり関係のないようなもので、クリア時間を増やさなくいい…。
あと、限られた役者さんが、各章によって違う役をしてるのは、その章だけなら理解できたが、最後にトータルで、話されると、名前だけだと誰が誰だったかわからなくなった…
6章あとのエンドロール後の終章もわかりにくいし、エンドロール2回もいらない。ボリュームはそこそこあって楽しめましたが、トータル的なストーリーは
いまいちでした。2回目やろうとはなかなか思わないかも

### 5/5 — 斬新でした

*2025-05-25*

映画をゲームにしたみたいな感じで、斬新でした。ほとんど一本道ですが、それは役者さんを使っているから仕方ないのかなと思います。エンディング後に最終章が解放されるので、見逃さずにやることを強くオススメします。最終章、泣けました。操作性はスマホでも全く問題なく、落ちることもなく、オートセーブもあるので、快適にプレイできました。とても良かったです。ノベルゲー好きなら楽しめると思います。

### 1/5 — Ne se lance pas

*2025-04-26*

Il prétend que je n’ai pas assez de mémoire, alors qu’il me reste plus de 30 giga de libre sur un iPad Pro et donc ne se lance pas inutilisable, je vais demander le remboursement.

### 1/5 — 没办法下载

*2025-04-20*

游戏后续章节无法下载

### 1/5 — まったくお勧めしない

*2025-04-09*

高評価がサクラなんじゃないかって思うくらい、陳腐なシナリオ。トリックも何じゃそりゃみたいなものばかり。
面白い面白くないはそれぞれの感性とはいえ、否定的なレビューがないのはなぜ？

### 5/5 — まさかまさかの

*2025-01-07*

結末でした　怪しいとか考えながらプレイしましたが全部外れててそれがよかった　最後のシーンだけは正解でした。なんでミステリーっていいですね　最高の作品でした　ありがとう

## Frequently asked questions about The Centennial Case

### What is The Centennial Case about?

The Centennial Case is a mystery-adventure game where players investigate a series of murders that have occurred over a span of 100 years. You will explore different time periods, gather clues, and use your reasoning skills to identify the culprits.

### What are the gameplay mechanics in The Centennial Case?

Gameplay is divided into three phases: Incident, Reasoning, and Solution. In the Incident phase, you observe the murder as it unfolds. The Reasoning phase involves collecting clues and forming hypotheses, and the Solution phase requires you to pinpoint the killer based on your deductions.

### Does The Centennial Case support offline play?

The provided data does not specify whether The Centennial Case supports offline play. However, as a narrative-driven mystery game with live-action footage, an internet connection may be required for full functionality.

### What is the age rating for The Centennial Case?

The Centennial Case is rated 12+ by the ESRB, indicating it is suitable for players aged 12 and older.

### How much does The Centennial Case cost?

The Centennial Case is a premium game priced at $19.99. There are no in-app purchases mentioned, suggesting a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What devices is The Centennial Case available on?

The Centennial Case is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is developed by SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.

### How often is The Centennial Case updated?

The Centennial Case was last updated on June 2, 2023, with version 1.0.1. This suggests relatively recent support, though update frequency can vary.

### What is the user sentiment for The Centennial Case?

The Centennial Case has a high rating of 4.5 stars from 14 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment. Players seem to appreciate its unique mystery-solving gameplay and immersive presentation.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2023-06-02

Store Information Update.

### 1.0.0 — 2023-04-25

No release notes.

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