The Last Case of John Morley
November 27, 2025
The Last Case of John Morley thrusts players into the shoes of detective John Morley in the gritty, noir atmosphere of the 1940s. After spending several months recovering in the hospital from injuries sustained during his last case, Morley returns to his office, only to be visited by the enigmatic …
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Critic Reviews (15)
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65.0
Gameplay
78.0
Story
70.0
"If you&s;re looking for a title to switch off your mind for a short while and simply enjoy an engaging, atmospheric narrative on a lazy afternoon, then The Last Case of John Morley can truly be a fitting and memorable …"
Read original review"Think about walking into a mansion where the walls seem to breathe, where silence is louder than sound, and shadows wait for you to blink to move. The Last Case of John Morley starts with a big promise: the last …"
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45.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
35.0
"Slow and strictly a one-time experience. A missed opportunity, as it could have been so much more with the right amount of care."
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62.0
Gameplay
74.0
Story
81.0
"The Last Case of John Morley is a suspenseful detective adventure that thrives on atmosphere, puzzles, and exploration. While accessibility issues, slow pacing, and uneven voice work hold it back, the strong visuals, engaging environments, and haunting narrative make it …"
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55.0
Gameplay
58.0
Story
35.0
"The Last Case of John Morley offers a short and atmospheric detective story with strong sound design, moody environments and escape room style puzzles that recreate a twenty year old murder case. The investigation is very linear with a lot …"
Read original review"While some periodic technical and control problems can be irksome, the atmosphere and general style of play have some appeal"
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35.0
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35.0
Story
80.0
"The Last Case of John Morley is a detective game without any detecting. This walk-through of what could be a fantastic mystery story is let down by wooden voiceover performances, dated character visuals and mind-numbing mechanics."
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30.0
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25.0
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20.0
"“A cold-case detective thriller without genuine detecting” sounds more like a strange joke than proper description for this game. Combine that alongside poor storytelling and shoddy presentation, and it’s sad to say John Morley’s final case ends with a pitiful …"
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50.0
Gameplay
60.0
Story
70.0
"Indigo Studios and Jandusoft draw us into a murder case that happened 20 years ago."
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70.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
60.0
"Despite some positive points in its narrative and visual presentation, The Last Case of John Morley presents too many issues to be easily recommended. The gameplay is weak and uninspired, and this is further compounded by serious flaws in the …"
Read original review"It&s;s quite short and rather rough around the edges, but The Last Case of John Morley has an interesting case for you to crack. Just don&s;t expect anything too ambitious or impressive."
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30.0
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25.0
Story
35.0
"The Last Case of John Morley offers a decent premise and moody environments, but is sunk by rough writing, clumsy presentation, and a baffling ending which turns a promising cold case into a lukewarm disappointment. "
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65.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
80.0
"An atmospheric detective mystery, The Last Case of John Morley is a compact tale with surprisingly high production values for a game of this size. Unfortunately, it undermines itself by telegraphing its twisting narrative and lacks those &s;eureka&s; moments you&s;d …"
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70.0
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25.0
Story
55.0
"The Last Case of John Morley lives and dies by its script: short, straightforward, and light on gameplay, yet offering a couple of hours of well-crafted noir atmosphere. It doesn’t aim for complex mechanics or technical spectacle, but rather tells …"
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28.0
Gameplay
30.0
Story
70.0
"The Last Case of John Morley is merely a sad example of what many horror walking simulators look like today. The game may have a solid premise, but it fails to turn it into a sufficiently compelling experience."
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