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Methods: The Detective Competition

Titles
Methods: The Detective Competition
探案法:侦探大赛
Tan'an Fa: Zhentan Dasai
Play timeMedium (13h from 1 votes)
DeveloperLockedOn
PublishersLockedOn
Relations
Prequel

Methods: The Canada Files

LinksRenai.us

Description

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.

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Protagonists

Ashdown
HairGrey
ClothesFlower, Glasses, Suit
PersonalityCautious, Overconfident, Serious, Short-tempered, Smart, Stubborn, Vindictive
RoleDetective
Subject ofPsychological Trauma

Description

Ashdown is a somewhat old-fashioned detective. He has a higher opinion of himself than is justified.

Hackett
PersonalityCharismatic, Idiot, Overconfident
RoleDetective

Description

Detective Hackett is your typical rough-n-tumble man of action!
While his reasoning skills are a little dull, his instincts are razor sharp and his metaphors are a solid 6/10.

Nell
HairShort
EyesBlack
BodyMakeup, Pale
ClothesGlasses
PersonalityAmbitious, Mature, Outgoing
RoleDetective

Description

Nell is a rookie detective. Though she had received extensive training, she signed up for the contest the same day she got her detective badge.

Main characters

772
AliasesHeck
HairViolet
PersonalityAltruistic, Eccentric, Funny, Genius, Immature, Mischievous, Stubborn, Talkative
RoleClown, Detective

Description

The detective who goes by a number which reflects how many crimes he's solved.

Ens
HairCurly, White
BodyDark
ItemsWalking Stick
PersonalityKind, Pragmatic, Stoic
RoleDetective

Description

Ens's painful emphatic responses to crime scenes mean she's constantly having full-body emotional trauma, but she manages to keep her thoughts focused.

Haney
AliasesGreeter
ClothesName Tag, Suit
PersonalityAntisocial, Insightful, Mysterious, Proactive, Serious, Sharp-tongued, Smart
RoleEmployee, Receptionist
Engages inSarcasm

Description

The Greeter is a mysterious person who works for the Game-master.
She is responsible for other things besides greeting, however.

Killersoul
HairBlack, Goatee
EyesNo Pupils
BodyGiant, Shark-like Teeth
PersonalityFriendly, Outgoing
RoleCriminal

Description

Killersoul is a hulking criminal with a cringey nickname.

Mackle
ItemsMobile Phone
PersonalityAntisocial, Insightful, Rude, Sharp-tongued, Smart
RoleDetective

Description

Mackle cares about objects more than people. Let's return the favor and not care too much about her!

Roel
HairBrown
BodyMakeup, Mole
ClothesSports Visor
PersonalityFunny, Insightful, Kind, Outgoing, Sharp-tongued, Smart
RoleDetective
Subject ofBlindness

Description

Roel is an acerbic detective who uses her keen sense of... well, everything to solve crimes.

Slakes
HairBlack, Curly
EyesBlack, Shadowed
BodyTall
PersonalityAntisocial, Gloomy, Sharp-tongued, Smart, Stoic, Streetwise
RoleDetective
Engages inSarcasm

Description

Detective Slakes consistently ranks second in the contest. He has the personality of a cantankerous cat.

Tronen
HairBlack, Long, Parted in Middle, Straight
BodyBindi (Mark), Tanned
ClothesDress, Earrings
PersonalityKind, Mysterious, Quiet, Sharp-tongued, Smart
RoleDetective, Friend

Description

Tronen understands what makes other people tick, however, she hasn't explored her own mind very much.

Woes
HairBlond, Shaggy, Shoulder-length
ClothesHair Tie, Police Officer Uniform
PersonalityFriendly, Relaxed
RoleDetective, Friend, Police

Description

Always in relentless pursuit of the culprit, Woes is, however, not the best at deductions.

Side characters

Asper
PersonalityCharismatic, Friendly, Lucky, Outgoing
RoleDetective

Description

Asper has somehow found his way to the top of the detective ranks!
He doesn't know how, but he's pleased about it!

Clark
RoleManagement
Engages inBullying, Planning

Description

Game-master Clark has been doing this for a long time and he's a little bored of it, actually, thanks for asking.

Everreave
HairBald
BodyTanned
ClothesGloves
PersonalityMysterious, Smart
RoleDetective

Description

Detective Everreave's mystical abilities are somewhat contested.
However, you can't argue with her results.

Greg
HairBrown
PersonalityGossipy, Haraguro, Mischievous
RoleManagement
Engages inBullying, Planning

Description

Game-master Greg is a fairy boring guy who enjoys coffee and office supply-related games.

Honor
BodyMole
PersonalityMysterious, Quiet
RoleDetective
Engages inDisguise

Description

Honor is a master of disguise. They are able to take on the form of pretty much anyone.

Jenter
HairStubble
ClothesBand-aid, Coat
RoleDetective

Description

Jenter is still trying to carve out a unique identity for himself.
He thinks his pink coat helps him a little with that!

Kane
PersonalityCold-hearted, Serious
RoleManagement
Engages inBullying, Planning

Description

This is Game-master Kane's second time running a contest. She's pretty serious.

Mellie
PersonalityRelaxed, Sharp-tongued, Sleepyhead
RoleManagement
Engages inPlanning
Subject ofBullying

Description

Game-master Mellie may be a bit sleepy, but she's doing her best.

Noman
HairBeard, Black, Dreadlocks
BodyDark
PersonalityRude, Smart
RoleDetective, Infamous, Unpopular

Description

Noman may have a disgusting method, but at least he's friendly, right?
...Right?

Ratty
HairBrown, Shaggy, Straight
EyesShadowed
BodyBuck Teeth, Facial Piercing, Makeup, Tanned
ClothesBeanie

Description

Ratty has embraced the schoolyard insult people used to call her.
With her crafty, inquisitive mind and questionable morals, Ratty is always getting herself into trouble.

Red July
PersonalityAntisocial, Arrogant, Genius, Mysterious
RoleDetective, Famous

Description

Red July is an internationally recognized detective who is able to solve most crimes through her method: "Pure Osmosis".

Seebeck
HairBlue, Shaggy, Shoulder-length, Unusual Eyebrows
EyesShadowed
BodyFacial Piercing, Pale
ClothesEarrings, Torn Clothing
PersonalityEccentric, Outgoing
RoleCriminal, Prisoner
Engages inMurder

Description

Seebeck enjoys giving herself mild electric shocks to "juice up" her brain. Hey, whatever works!

Selete
HairBlack, Red, Shaggy, Shoulder-length, Undercut
EyesSanpaku Eyes
BodyScar
ClothesShirt, Torn Clothing
PersonalityRude, Violent
RoleDetective
Subject ofInsanity

Description

Warning: Detective Selete is in the area. Please evacuate the premises immediately.

Wisht
HairBlack
PersonalityLoyal
RoleDog

Description

Wisht is Roel's companion. No, she doesn't bite. No! She doesn't bite! Stop biting! You don't bite! Stop! AGGHHH!

Make an appearance

Bobo
BodyDark
ClothesMask
RoleDetective, Inventor

Description

Detective Bobo - lasted in the contest until Stage Two. He's protecting himself from viral infections!

Chief Harron
HairBlack, Crew Cut
BodyDark
ClothesNecktie, Shirt, Tie Pin
RoleManagement, Police

Description

Chief Harron can't stand donuts. His favorite on-the-job snack is a big pretzel.

Coles
ClothesGlasses
PersonalityArrogant, Overconfident, Selfish, Smart
RoleUnpopular

Description

Detective Coles is a pretentious detective who isn't much of a team player. If winning means being a little rude to people, then he'll be a little rude to people.

Eastman
HairStubble
ClothesGlasses
PersonalityOverconfident
RoleDetective, Unpopular

Description

Detective Eastman is despised by most of the other detectives because of his smarmy ways...
However, shockingly he gets along really well with Detective Mouse.

Flake
HairBlond, Curly
ClothesEarrings
PersonalityArrogant, Short-tempered
RoleDetective, Unpopular

Description

An equally irritable and irritating detective, Flake was paired with Red July for the first round of the detective competition.

Fox
BodyTall
PersonalityQuiet, Smart, Stoic, Wise
RoleDetective

Description

Don't let his gentle demeanor fool you: Fox is very smart. He's just unable to articulate his galaxy-brain thoughts.

Garden
HairGreen
BodyShark-like Teeth
ClothesHat
PersonalityEccentric, Loud
RoleCriminal, Infamous, Popular, Serial Killer
Engages inMurder

Description

Garden, aka Mastermind Constrictor, kills her victims by squeezing them to death. She has millions of fans worldwide.

George
HairStubble
BodyDark, Tall
PersonalityProactive, Relaxed
RoleDetective

Description

George is a laid-back detective who seems to know a lot about the contest. He wears a very strong perfume.

Gumn
HairGrey
BodyScar, Tall
ClothesJacket, Necktie, Shirt, Tie Pin
RoleDetective, Employee
Subject ofInjury

Description

Detective Gumn has been working for Red July for a while, and so is resilient to her standoffish approach. Nothing has managed to really faze her since the office fire.

Jillian
RoleDetective, Unpopular

Description

Often called the "fangirl detective", Jillian refuses to shut up about her favorite detective, Sherlock Holmes!!

Keyes
HairBlack, Long, Straight
BodyTall
ClothesEarrings, Prison Uniform
RoleCriminal, Prisoner

Description

Keyes has Marfan syndrome, which allows her to reach places others can't.

Latch
HairBrown
BodyDark
ClothesCoat
RoleDetective, Employee

Description

Detective Latch is Red July's newest thankless assistant.
He's excited about the job because it pays lots of money, even if his boss is a bit cold. His method is to come up with a keyword that will unlock the mystery.

Lucha
BodyTanned
ClothesBandages, Mask, Necktie, Shirt, Suit
RoleDetective, Famous
Engages inWrestling

Description

Lucha is a striking detective who wears a wrestling mask. Her luchadora name is "Spidermouth", but don't tell anyone.

Mane
HairGrey, Stubble
EyesShadowed
BodyMole, Old, Tall, Wrinkles
ClothesJacket, Necktie, Shirt, Sweater

Description

Detective Mane, the "handyman" detective. He's good at putting things together, which includes, but is not limited to, mysteries.

Mouse
BodyShort
ClothesGlasses
PersonalityBookworm, Timid
RoleDetective

Description

A nervous detective, Mouse is always fiddling with his glasses, He's a fan of murder mystery novels.

Noose
HairPink
BodyShark-like Teeth
PersonalityRude, Sweets Lover
RoleDetective
Engages inDrinking

Description

Noose is constantly sick, thanks to her method, which requires her to intake large amounts of sugar and alcohol.

Porter
HairBrown, Stubble
EyesPermanent Blank Eyes
ClothesCape, Fingerless Evening Gloves, Hat
RoleDetective, Poor

Description

Porter doesn't really want to be in the contest, or solve mysteries for that matter. Which begs the question, why is he a detective?

Raptor
HairGreen, Stubble
BodyFacial Piercing, Prosthesis, Tanned
RoleCyborg, Detective

Description

Raptor is the world's first bionic detective. He has fully embraced the robotic uprising.

Rows
HairMulticolored, Red, White
ClothesPrison Uniform, Sunglasses
PersonalityRude
RoleCriminal, Prisoner

Description

Rows is one of the criminals creating the mysteries for the detectives. She's a bit full of herself.

Rustle
HairBald
BodyPale
ClothesEarrings, Glasses, Polo Shirt
ItemsPlaying Cards
RoleDetective

Description

When Detective Rustle isn't rearranging his deck of cards, he's busy waxing his head.

Sess
HairGrey, Shaggy, Stubble
EyesNo Pupils
BodyOld, Pale
ClothesHat, Patchwork
PersonalityQuiet
RoleDetective
Engages inDrug Abuse

Description

Sess, the "Narcotics Detective", is surprisingly sharp-witted.
Nobody knows him too well, because he keeps quiet most of the time.

Silence
HairGrey, Parted in Middle, Short
ClothesMask, Prison Uniform
PersonalityTaciturn
RoleCriminal, Prisoner
Engages inMurder

Description

Silence is a criminal mime.
You like mimes, right?

Sparks
HairBlack, Short, Stubble
ClothesPrison Uniform
RoleCriminal, Prisoner

Description

Sparks is one of the criminals creating the mysteries for the detectives. He's pretty creepy, but aren't all criminals?

Swinger
HairBlack, Crew Cut, Moustache
BodyDark
ClothesName Tag, Shirt, Suit, Sunglasses
PersonalityRelaxed
RoleDetective, Musician

Description

Detective Swinger solves crimes through his innate sense of music... somehow.
It's not clear how he manages to do this.

Trigoto
HairShort
ClothesGlasses, Prison Uniform
PersonalityShort-tempered
RoleCriminal, Prisoner, Unpopular

Description

Mastermind Trigoto refuses to let you know anything about him!
Now go away, before he re-arranges YOUR face!!

White
HairGoatee, Grey, Moustache
ClothesGloves, Monocle, Suit, Top Hat
RoleDetective, Wealthy
Engages inGambling

Description

White is making a bet that he will do very well in the competition. The odds are looking very good!