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Forensic Investigation Game

A Ren'Py visual novel developed in collaboration with Toronto's forensic police unit, designed to teach real forensic investigation techniques through interactive gameplay.

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Overview

A Ren'Py-based visual novel built in partnership with the Toronto forensic police department, using interactive storytelling to teach real-world forensic investigation methods. The game was developed with direct input from forensic professionals to ensure accuracy and educational value.

Key Features

  • Authentic forensic education — content developed with Toronto's forensic police unit, reflecting real investigative procedures
  • Institutional collaboration — worked directly with forensic department advisors to validate case scenarios and techniques
  • Interactive investigation — players collect evidence, analyze clues, and apply forensic reasoning to solve cases
  • Ren'Py engine — built with Python-based visual novel framework, supporting branching narrative and rich media

Play the Game

The game is available on itch.io: forensics-pursuit.itch.io →