Scrutinized

Scrutinized drops you into the role of an investigator working to stop criminals using only clues, reports, and surveillance tools. It’s a tense and cerebral experience that balances deduction and time management under pressure.

Surveillance Meets Strategy

In Scrutinized, players monitor computer screens and databases to determine whether suspects are guilty or innocent. Each suspect comes with a digital footprint, including social media activity, emails, and public records. Your task is to cross-reference their behavior and identify red flags before time runs out.

Tools at Your Disposal

The game equips players with a virtual desktop full of utilities:

• Search Engine: Dig through sites and directories for hidden data.
• Database Matching: Confirm names, aliases, and criminal records.
• Power Management: Avoid detection by maintaining your home’s lights and power usage.

Each tool requires mastery. Using them efficiently without triggering suspicion or losing time is crucial. One mistake could let a criminal go free—or worse, lead them to your location.

Decision-Making Under Pressure

What sets Scrutinized apart is the tension of decision-making. You must approve or reject suspects based on incomplete information. As the in-game nights progress, scenarios become more complex. One wrong click might have permanent consequences.

1. Balance thoroughness with speed. You don’t have time to double-check everything.
2. Monitor your surroundings. Unusual noises might signal incoming threats.
3. Trust your instincts. Suspicious patterns often lead to guilty verdicts.

Scrutinized combines investigative depth with survival elements, making every play session suspenseful and mentally engaging. It’s a game that constantly asks you to think critically and react quickly, all while under digital surveillance of your own.