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Is Crimes Of Passion Based On A True Story?

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Oliver
Oliver
Crimes of Passion is one of those games that surprised me. At first I thought it was just another gritty true crime story adapted into a game, but it’s actually a pretty great visual novel. It’s a complete work of fiction, and the game follows a fictional murder. But it’s also a really romantic game at its heart, and it follows a detective around as he tries to solve the case. It’s basically a murder mystery game, kind of like Phoenix Wright, but also kind of like Dream Daddy. It’s got a great noir-style, and the characters all feel really grounded in reality. But no, it’s not a true story or anything.

What’s really interesting is that many people initially thought that the game was based on a true story. The characters are so grounded in reality that it was an easy misconception to make. The struggles of the protagonist between doing what is right and giving into his desires are relatable to many human flaws. If you enjoy narrative games that challenge your choices and make you think, then this is an excellent game – true story or not, it’s definitely a game that will stick with you long after the credits roll.
2025-12-03
Caleb
Caleb
Love this question! I was really fooled by ‘Crimes of Passion’ – whilst not based on actual events, it is a very realistic story in terms of the development of the characters. In terms of corruption and how that person can seek redemption via our choices, it’s spot on. It’s like they’ve managed to capture that ‘just one more clue’ feeling that you get from watching a good detective series and transfer it to a game that we can play. The soundtrack, by the way, is also better than many a courtroom drama!
2025-12-03
Peter
Peter
It's entirely fictional, but it's a total illusion and it's been written in such a way that you completely forget it's not real. It's really been the only thing I've watched for the last week or so and I've been pondering various points of the story. I'm very curious to know whether or not to trust the nefarious-looking barman in one scene. It's affected me in much the same way as a true story.
2025-12-04
Quinn
Quinn
As a mystery buff, I was somewhat wary when I came across ‘Crimes of Passion’ as it seemed to resemble a load of true crime stories ‘reimagined’. But hey, this is actually really original. I liked how the game created its own little world, centered around uncovering the mysterious events and twisty connections of a few characters in a small town, entirely plausible. The attention to detail in the characters’ lines and all the evidence has made me feel like I’m trying to solve a real cold case. And it’s also really sweet with the romantic subplots which is not often the case in true crime stories.
2025-12-07
Jocelyn
Jocelyn
Sorry for the false alarm on the true-story front - but who really cares? The games strength is its own unique story, and the tension between solving a crime and dealing with complicated relationships is done perfectly. It's a completely fictional story, so they can do whatever they like and come up with twists and plot revealed that would never happen in real life - I won't give you any away, but it's going to be a wild ride in Act 3.
2025-12-07

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