The game is divided into three distinct phases that repeat throughout its six chapters and epilogue:
Genre: Mystery / FMV / Puzzle / Visual Novel
Players: 1
ESRB: T (Teen) – mild violence, suggestive themes, language The Centennial Case- A Shijima Story Switch NSP...
Released originally in May 2022 for PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch, The Centennial Case follows mystery novelist Haruka Kagami. She is invited to the secluded Shijima Estate to investigate a series of bizarre deaths that have occurred every time the family’s legendary "Shijima Fruit" ripens—an event that happens only once every 25 years. The game is divided into three distinct phases
| Feature | The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story Switch NSP | eShop Digital | Physical Cartridge | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Storage Location | SD Card / Internal | SD Card / Internal | Cartridge Slot | | Cartridge Swapping | No | No | Yes | | Required Mods | Yes (CFW) | No | No | | Resale Value | None | None | High | | Load Speed | Fast (SD dependent) | Fast | Medium | | Risk of Ban | High | None | None | You hate FMV or live-action in games
Because the game is essentially a video file, the graphical fidelity takes a hit on the Switch.