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(28 customer reviews)

Benefits and Burdens

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Investigate the disappearance of Liam Davis in Amberwell. Access police files, analyze interviews, and uncover hidden truths in this complex and emotionally charged case.

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Description

Benefits and Burdens is an award-winning Unsolved Case Files game that pulls you deep into the mysterious disappearance of Liam Davis in the dark fictional town of Amberwell. Using a simulated Amberwell Police computer system, you’ll explore digital files, intercepted messages, and collected evidence—just like a real detective.

This immersive online murder mystery challenges you to connect the dots between four key suspects, each hiding secrets that could crack the case wide open. Was Liam targeted? Or did he vanish by choice?

More about this case file

As you navigate the files, you’ll uncover a world of deception, lies, and conflicting motives. Each suspect brings something new to the table—from missing time to misdirection. It’s up to you to dig through digital records, analyze statements, and piece together what really happened.

Every clue matters. Every decision brings you closer to the truth—or leads you further from it.

Game Overview

Access the Amberwell Police system and investigate the case just like a real detective. With no linear path, this Unsolved Case Files experience puts you in full control of the investigation. You decide who’s lying. You find the inconsistencies. And in the end, it’s your analysis that uncovers the truth.

If you’re a fan of realistic, deeply layered mysteries, Benefits and Burdens is your next obsession.

Key Features

Engaging Storyline

Immerse yourself in a rich narrative filled with twists, turns, and red herrings. Each character is meticulously crafted with detailed backstories and potential motives, keeping you on the edge of your seat as you unravel the mystery.

Realistic Evidence

Examine authentic-looking documents, forensic reports, personal journals, and more. Every piece of evidence is designed to provide you with the real experience of being a detective, making your investigation as close to reality as possible.

Challenging Mystery

Perfect for solo players or friends looking for a thrilling challenge. Work together or on your own to cross-reference clues, share insights, and solve the case. This game tests your ability to think critically and solve complex puzzles.

Multiple Roles

Take on different investigative roles, whether you’re examining forensic evidence, analyzing suspect interviews, or piecing together alibis. Each role offers a unique perspective that is crucial to solving the mystery.

Non-linear Exploration

Access all evidence from the start, mimicking a real cold case file. Your decisions and deductions shape the investigation’s outcome.

Accessible Format

Easily playable on any platform. All materials are provided in a digital format, making it convenient whether you’re playing alone or with friends, at home or on the go.

28 reviews for Benefits and Burdens

  1. Aron Fredriksson (verified owner) –

    It was very fun!

  2. Anagha Molakalmur Anil Kumar (verified owner) –

    The case started falling into place once a few evidences piled up, however, it would have been better if the suspect had a concrete motive.

  3. Jesper Warming Christensen (verified owner) –

    It was a interesting experience as my first case to solve, it was very well put together from start to end and it was easy to follow the story even with some twists and turns. I feel like there could have been a bit more interactions or a bit more suspicion on other characters for it to be perfect.
    Still a great story and I enjoyed myself.

  4. Deborah Goodwin (verified owner) –

    My friend group has been playing murder mysteries / cold cases / virtual escape rooms for 4 years! We’ve been so happy to find coldcaseinc.com! This is the 4th Cold case we’ve played. We have a strict 2 hour cut off time, and this is the only cold case we weren’t able to finish in 1 session, and we had to meet again to complete the case. We loved this one! It is very twisty turny, thought-provoking and fun! And the ultimate conclusion was from a very surprising clue! This was our favorite of the 4 we’ve played so far (we own all of the cold cases but haven’t played some yet). I don’t think you could go wrong in playing any of the games, but we thought this one was more challenging and we liked that!

  5. Veronika Stigaard Larsen (verified owner) –

    My second case solved, and I had a lot of fun with it. Can’t wait to solve another one :)

  6. Joseph Golden (verified owner) –

    Pretty solid, this is the first one I solved and it was a lot of fun to take copious notes and dig into the evidence. I did this one on my own, but I’m looking forward to doing one with friends later this week. I was worried it was going to be the kind of thing where you basically get pointed straight to who did it, but it wasn’t that, I did actually have to do some digging.

  7. Tyler Bowden (verified owner) –

    First case I have tried, really enjoyed it. I felt like it could’ve been a bit more interactive but all in all, had a lot of fun!

  8. Anu Singhal (verified owner) –

    This is the second case we solved, and indeed, there is a plethora of evidence and suspect documents to review. You can feel that a lot of effort has gone into crafting these cases. However, I enjoyed the previous case (Stonewood mystery) a bit more as it had that much-coveted “AHA” moment. Nevertheless, it was a great fun experience, and I’m going to buy more cases to enjoy!

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Dear Detective,

We hope that you are ready for the ultimate challenge with our online murder mystery games. Our cold case mystery games will test your detective skills as you delve into a series of terrible crimes and try to solve the murders of a range of victims in various scenarios.

As you play, you’ll have access to a wealth of information including background information on the victim and suspects, clues and evidence, and witness statements. It’s up to you to use this information to piece together the puzzle and figure out who committed the crime.

We know that this won’t be an easy task. There will be twists and turns, red herrings, and false leads along the way. But we believe in your abilities and we know that you have what it takes to solve this case.

So good luck, detective. We can’t wait to see how you fare in our series of murder case files. Remember to keep an open mind, pay attention to the details, and don’t be afraid to think outside the box. And most importantly, have fun!

Sincerely, The Cold Case Inc. Team