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About Paper Perjury
Paper Perjury drops you into Azure City as Justina Smith, a fresh police clerk tasked with untangling a web of crimes. Together with detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift, you investigate five linked cases that span mansions, parking garages, and a major investment firm.
The game blends dialogue‑heavy interrogation, evidence collection, and logical puzzles across a bustling city filled with quirky locals—from a tea‑loving lawyer to a cat. All actions are paced by the player, with full controller, keyboard, and mouse options and the ability to save anytime.
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Investigation Structure
The narrative is divided into five interconnected cases, each presenting its own crime scene and set of suspects. Progression hinges on gathering statements, examining evidence, and piecing together logical connections.
Cases range from robbery and embezzlement to murder, culminating in a larger mystery that ties the individual stories together. The player must decide which clues are essential and which are red herrings.
- Take notes on each statement; patterns often emerge across cases.
- Compare evidence from different scenes to spot inconsistencies.
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Character Interactions
You converse with a diverse cast, including a tea‑loving lawyer, a cowboy barber, a magician, and even a cat. Each character offers multiple dialogue options that can reveal crucial information.
Interrogations at the station let you confront prime suspects directly, forcing them to confront the evidence you have collected.
- Listen for unique phrases that may hint at hidden motives.
- Re‑visit characters after new evidence, since each person has a wide range of dialogue to explore.
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Evidence Collection
Crime scenes are scattered throughout Azure City, and even the smallest item can become a pivotal clue. Players must examine locations thoroughly to locate and catalog evidence.
Collected items are reviewed to determine their relevance, requiring logical deduction to separate useful pieces from irrelevant ones.
- Check every interactive object; some clues are hidden in plain sight.
- Organize evidence by type to streamline the deduction process.
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Accessibility Options
Paper Perjury offers Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and distinct input modes: Keyboard Only, Mouse Only, and Full Controller Support. These settings let players tailor the experience to their preferences.
The game also supports DualShock and DualSense controllers, and it can be played without timed input, allowing a relaxed pace.
- Adjust text size early to ensure readability throughout long dialogues.
- Experiment with controller vs. mouse input to find the most comfortable setup.
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Progress Saving
Players can save at any point, ensuring that investigations can be paused and resumed without loss. Progress can be saved anytime, and Steam Cloud is supported.
Family Sharing allows the game to be accessed by multiple accounts on the same device.
- Save after major breakthroughs to avoid re‑doing extensive dialogue.
- Use Steam Cloud to keep progress safe when switching computers.
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