An Elmwood Trail - Crime Story is a free, interactive crime investigation game designed to immerse players in a text-based detective thriller set in the haunted town of Riverstone. Following the mysterious disappearance of 18-year-old Zoey Leonard, you assume the role of a legendary detective tasked with uncovering the truth behind a case marked as a runaway—but veiled in secrets, suspicions, and betrayal. The game allows players to interact through digital simulations, explore private evidence, and make impactful choices that shape the outcome of a gripping psychological mystery.
Immersive Crime Investigation Narrative
- Embark on a detailed and suspenseful journey to locate Zoey Leonard, a missing teen whose case has been dismissed as a runaway
- Navigate a layered storyline filled with personal backstories, unreliable witnesses, and hidden agendas
- Progress through an open-ended mystery that evolves based on your decisions and strategy
- Explore the ominous setting of Elmwood Forest and the town of Riverstone, known for its hidden truths
Realistic Simulated Interface
- Experience the game through a simulated mobile interface including messages, social media, calls, and voice mails
- Access digital interactions that mimic real-life mobile activity as you analyze profiles, data, and media files
- Read through diary entries and unlocked documents to piece together Zoey's personal history
- Use both your virtual phone and hers to trace patterns, uncover secrets, and interrogate suspects
Dialogue-Based Decision Making
- Engage in meaningful conversations with friends, family members, and mysterious figures in the town
- Ask questions, build rapport, and carefully choose dialogue options that determine the course of the investigation
- Reveal inconsistencies, manipulate narratives, and decide who to trust in a network of potential suspects
- Each interaction may lead to clues, dead ends, or critical breakthroughs depending on your judgment
Puzzle Solving and Code Breaking
- Tackle logic puzzles, decipher codes, and unlock encrypted data to advance through investigation milestones
- Brain-teasing objectives are tailored to challenge memory, logic, and deduction skills
- Use in-game hints to navigate tough situations while preserving immersion and narrative flow
- Visual suspect boards and clue mapping help organize findings for strategic planning
Dynamic Hint System
- Each mission provides up to three contextual hints to guide you when facing complex challenges
- Ensures players stay engaged and can progress through storylines without excessive delays
- Designed to aid immersion while avoiding direct solutions or spoilers
Visual Mapping and Story Progression Tools
- Connect character profiles and event timelines on a visual board
- Highlight suspects, track movement, and document interactions for reference
- Organize leads based on timeline clues and cross-check patterns for coherence and motive discovery
Free-to-Play and Social Engagement
- Completely free with no compulsory in-app purchases or paywalls
- Includes full access to current episodes and future content updates
- Share the experience with others and join interactive discussions across social platforms
- Offers a collaborative crime-solving experience through community participation and storytelling
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the game free to play?
Yes, An Elmwood Trail is fully free with all features available.
Q: What kind of gameplay does it offer?
It is a text-based, interactive mystery with decision-making, puzzles, and role-play elements.
Q: Can I access previous episodes or story chapters?
Yes, all unlocked chapters remain available for review or replay.
Q: Are there multiple endings?
Yes, outcomes vary depending on player choices and investigation paths.
Q: Is internet required to play?
Yes, an active internet connection is needed to access and progress through the game.
Q: Are there hint features for puzzles?
Yes, each objective includes three hints to assist players if they’re stuck.
Q: Can I interact with characters directly?
Yes, simulated messaging and dialogue choices allow interrogation and engagement.
Q: Does the game include social media-style content?
Yes, players navigate digital platforms to retrieve voice mails, chats, and profile insights.
Version History
v2.0.11 —— 25 Jun 2024
New Mini-Game: Symmetry • Casual feature added to enrich downtime between investigations
Minor Bug Fixes • Technical adjustments for smoother gameplay
Quality of Life Updates • UX improvements applied across navigation and interaction flow
v2.0.10 —— 14 Jun 2024
Identical update scope as v2.0.11—focus remains on accessibility refinements and Symmetry feature
v2.0.9 —— 14 Jun 2024
Same feature set maintained—patch cycle continues with minor corrections and polish
