The acclaimed mystery adventure Staffer Case has officially launched on Nintendo Switch, offering players a heady mix of superpowers, dark crimes, and clever deductions — now in handheld form. Developed by indie studio Team Tetrapod, the game transports players to an alternate 1960s London filled with paranormal crimes and detectives who are anything but ordinary.
Crime Solving, with a Supernatural Twist
In Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure, you step into the worn-out shoes of Notrick “Note”, a no-frills detective from New Mexico assigned to Britain’s most bizarre agency. He might not have powers, but his team sure does:
- Thena – a human lie detector who listens to heartbeats to spot lies.
- Bryan – a forensic analyst who can timestamp physical evidence.
- Redfins – a psychic agent who reads the lingering memories of objects.
Together, this unlikely team tackles gruesome, power-infused crimes — from victims sliced clean in half to sinister circus slayings.
Investigations That Reward Logic and Consequences
Staffer Case features five main mysteries plus two bonus cases, including the chilling “Staffer Reborn” story — a standalone spin-off exploring an immortality paradox, now bundled with the base game.
Gameplay revolves around tactile, logic-driven puzzles and cross-referencing evidence, emotional cues, and crime scene clues. Your deductions can lead to branching story outcomes, but mistakes come with consequences. This isn’t just a game of who, but how — and what you miss might come back to haunt you.
Critics Are Impressed
“Staffer Case subverts detective-game clichés with supernatural flair. Combining clues feels brilliantly satisfying — like outsmarting the game itself!”
— SwitchPlanet
“It’s Phoenix Wright meets Hotel Dusk, but with ice-wielding clowns. I couldn’t put it down.”
— SwitchUp
“Even as someone who doesn’t usually enjoy dialogue-heavy games, I was hooked. The writing, the characters, the puzzles — everything just clicks.”
— GameXplain
Behind the Mystery: A Developer’s Vision
Team Tetrapod designed Staffer Case to explore how powers can complicate justice rather than simplify it.
“We wanted a detective game where powers complicate crimes instead of solving them,” says the studio. “Notrick’s team balances supernatural skills with human intuition — because sometimes, the truth needs a mundane mind to see the bigger picture.”
Available Now on Nintendo Switch
With stylish visuals, a jazzy noir soundtrack, and characters that feel plucked from a paranormal BBC crime drama, Staffer Case offers a fresh and memorable mystery experience — perfect for fans of Danganronpa, Ace Attorney, or Return of the Obra Dinn.
🕵️♂️ Solve strange crimes on the go — now available via the Nintendo eShop.
