The Silver Case

PlayStation · Adventure

The Silver Case

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SystemPlayStation
GenreAdventure
DeveloperGrasshopper Manufacture
PublisherASCII Corporation
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

The Silver Case is an adventure game released for the PlayStation, developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by ASCII Corporation.

The Silver Case is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Silver Case is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

The Silver Case walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Silver Case.

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

The Silver Case FAQ

Who made The Silver Case?

It was developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by ASCII Corporation.

Is The Silver Case multiplayer?

No. The Silver Case is a single-player game.

How long does The Silver Case take to play?

As an adventure game, The Silver Case typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Silver Case on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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