Scrutinized

Scrutinized is a tension-driven investigative game where players examine real-time evidence to stop dangerous individuals before they strike. The gameplay requires a balance of analysis, intuition, and reaction speed, turning your screen into both a lifeline and a trap. Every action you take—or delay—can result in irreversible consequences.

Research-Based Gameplay Loops

In Scrutinized, players are given case files, suspicious activity logs, and limited internet access to dig through clues. The game simulates the feeling of digital detective work, with players needing to confirm identities, detect false leads, and catch behavioral patterns before attackers strike. The pressure builds as each case connects to increasingly dangerous suspects.

• Identity Checks: Compare suspect photos, IP logs, and document metadata.
• Behavioral Red Flags: Spot inconsistencies in emails, chat messages, or timestamps.
• Threat Assessment: Decide which subjects to report, delay, or investigate further.

Home Surveillance Integration

Adding another layer of stress, you are not just an investigator—you are also being watched. Players must monitor their own surroundings through security cameras while researching suspects. Failing to catch an intruder can lead to sudden loss, forcing multitasking and paranoia into every move.

• Security Feed Management: Watch four corners of your home while working the case.
• Power Disruptions: Intruders may disable systems, requiring manual resets.
• Noise Cues: Rely on subtle audio signals to identify threats around you.

Consequences and Replayability

Scrutinized offers multiple case variations, and failing or succeeding at key investigations changes future scenarios. There are no perfect runs—just better ones. The game tracks how efficiently and accurately you make decisions, and pushes back with more complex suspects over time.

• Progressive Difficulty: Later cases require faster pattern recognition and tighter multitasking.
• Time-Based Outcomes: Delaying decisions might lead to suspects going dark or victims getting harmed.
• Night Cycles: Each night brings new tasks and increased tension in your surroundings.

Scrutinized challenges your ability to focus under pressure, presenting a mix of puzzle-solving and survival. It’s a cerebral, eerie game where every second counts and mistakes carry lasting consequences. Success means saving lives—but failure is always just one distraction away.