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Is Burden of Proof worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Courtroom-adventure fans who want investigation alongside visual-novel scenes
- Players who prefer logic puzzles and evidence-based questioning over action combat
- Story-focused players seeking a branching case narrative lasting over 15 hours
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fast-paced action may find the investigation and courtroom structure too deliberate.
- Those wanting open-ended exploration may find the branching cases more constrained than a broad exploration game.
- Players uninterested in courtroom reasoning, witness questioning, or evidence presentation are unlikely to find much to engage with.
Our take on Burden of Proof
The game’s courtroom focus gives up broad action variety in favor of investigation, dialogue, deduction, and evidence presentation. Its 3D exploration serves the case structure rather than offering a separate open-world experience.
What is Burden of Proof?
Investigate a connected series of murders as attorney Conrad Cross.
The game combines third-person exploration with visual-novel courtroom scenes, requiring examination of crime scenes, witness questioning, evidence gathering, and puzzle solving. Case outcomes depend on understanding crime-scene details and presenting findings in court. Cross-examinations let players challenge witness statements, while contradictory evidence can expose faulty reasoning. Players can choose when to object, face counselors with distinct personalities, and take either the prosecutor’s or defense attorney’s role. Branching routes allow different approaches to cases, including rapid question exchanges and demonstrations of how crimes were carried out. The story is presented as a visual novel with over 15 hours of content.
How Burden of Proof plays
- 013D Crime Scenes
- Crime-scene layouts and details contribute to progress during courtroom cases.
- 02Dual Court Roles
- The campaign includes both prosecutor and defense attorney roles.
- 03Branching Case Routes
- Different paths let players approach cases in more than one way.
- 04Courtroom Puzzles
- Deduction challenges require players to demonstrate how crimes occurred.
- 05Counselor Verdicts
- Court counselors have distinct personalities and participate in verdict decisions.
- 06Controller Support
- The game supports Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controllers.
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Burden of Proof: platforms & release
Is Burden of Proof worth it?
It is worth it if: courtroom-adventure fans who want investigation alongside visual-novel scenes. Skip it if: players seeking fast-paced action may find the investigation and courtroom structure too deliberate.
Where can I download Burden of Proof?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Burden of Proof's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Burden of Proof on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
