Methods vs PingPongOdyssey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Methods
Engage in a crime investigation visual novel where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions to solve cases. This is the first part of a series, featuring 20 chapters of a compelling storyline and interactive crime scenes.
- Interactive crime scenes
- Multiple-choice puzzles
- Intriguing storyline
- Original soundtrack
- Distinctive artwork
- 20 Chapters
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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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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
PingPongOdyssey
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Serve. Smash. Survive. Step into the sandals of Odysseus in a mythological reimagining of The Odyssey, where epic battles are fought not with swords—but with ping pong! Trapped on Calypso’s island, our hero must embrace the gods’ new decree: no more violence—only victory through the divine sport of table tennis. Learn powerful techniques, collect legendary skill cards, and face off against mythical creatures in a one-of-a-kind card-based ping pong RPG. [FEATURES] *** Innovative Card-Based Ping Pong Combat Build your deck with over 40 unique skill cards—each with different spins, lengths, hand types, and elemental affinities (Power, Guard, Flash, Spin). *** Epic Mythological Journey From Hermes’ arrival to Calypso’s challenge, relive the classic tales in a fresh way—battling instead of battling with table tennis! *** Unique Characters and Unlockables Unlock gods, heroes, and monsters—each with their own card sets, passive abilities, and playstyles. Collect them all and evolve their decks. *** UNO-Inspired Game Flow (System 3.0) Easy to pick up—difficult to master. No complex stat crunching—just strategic card play and mind games. *** Skill, Not Grind No leveling. No stat farming. Every match is about knowledge and the perfect shot. *** Full Story Mode (Stage 1 Now Available) Explore the first major arc: from Calypso’s island to the beginning of Odysseus’ voyage—with boss fights, allies, and lore-rich quests. Whether you're a mythology lover, card game tactician, or ping pong fanatic, Ping Pong Odyssey RPG will serve up something epic.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PingPongOdyssey at Free against Methods's $2.99. Methods's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
PingPongOdyssey is free to download; Methods costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Methods | PingPongOdyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 744 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QI YU SG. PTE. LTD. | Saihou Ieong |
In-app purchases
Methods
No in-app purchases
PingPongOdyssey
No in-app purchases
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