Layton Brothers: Mystery Room

The game is divided into two unique and alternating sections: inquiry and questioning. The majority of the cases follow the same pattern: the player is given the basic details of the case by Alfendi Layton, and then must examine the crime scene utilizing the Mystery Room's crime scene reproduction apparatus. At the outset of the case, the player is often given a specific amount of time to do a cursory scan of the crime scene before stating who they believe the killer is based on their initial impressions. Following that, the investigation proper begins, with further time spent analyzing the facts surrounding the incident, gathering evidence to back up arguments, and completing multiple-choice questions.

After clearing all of the points in an investigative sequence, the player is able to question a key suspect. During interrogations, a casing around a beating heart represents the suspect's defense against charges. The casing gradually disintegrates when the player delivers the necessary evidence to back up their claims and show the suspect's guilt. When the suspect's exposed heart turns to stone and breaks in two, the player has beaten the suspect, though on some occasions the casing reforms (completely or partially) after breaking when the suspect offers (apparently) contradictory information or refutes the presented evidence, only to break again if they are proven wrong.

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