A cold case from the past is finally being reopened. The Last Case of John Morley has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Handheld devices like the ROG Ally, and Xbox Play Anywhere, inviting players to step back into the shadowy streets of the 1940s for a deeply atmospheric detective story.
Priced at £10.74, and previously available on PS5 and Steam, this is a compact narrative adventure built around memory, guilt, and truths that refuse to stay buried.
A Detective Pulled Back Into The Past
Set in the aftermath of a long hospital stay, The Last Case of John Morley places players in the role of a seasoned detective who believed his most troubling case was long behind him. That changes with the arrival of Lady Margarette Fordside, an aristocrat still haunted by the unsolved murder of her daughter two decades earlier.
Although the police officially closed the case, Lady Fordside is convinced the real killer was never found. What begins as a quiet request soon evolves into a deeply personal investigation, pulling Morley into forgotten locations, unsettling memories, and a truth that time has tried – and failed – to erase.
First-Person Investigation With A Strong Sense Of Place
Rather than focusing on traditional puzzle-heavy detective mechanics, The Last Case of John Morley leans heavily into atmosphere, exploration, and storytelling. Played entirely from a first-person perspective, the game asks players to piece together events by revisiting old scenes, examining environments, and uncovering subtle clues woven into the world.
The 1940s setting plays a crucial role here, supported by a period-inspired soundtrack that helps sell the sense of melancholy and unease. It’s less about rapid deductions and more about soaking in the mood, allowing the story to unfold at its own deliberate pace.
A Short, Self-Contained Mystery
Designed as a focused experience, John Morley’s final case can be completed in just a few hours. That shorter runtime helps maintain momentum, ensuring the mystery never outstays its welcome while still leaving a lasting impression.
This approach won’t be for everyone – especially players seeking complex detective systems – but for those drawn to narrative-driven adventures, it offers a tightly told story that lingers long after the credits roll.
A Case For Xbox Players?
If the name sounds familiar, that’s because the game released on PS5 and PC (Steam) previously.
But we have also reviewed The Last Case of John Morley on Xbox, awarding it a 3/5 score. We praised its storytelling and period drama, even while acknowledging some rough edges in audio, visuals, and investigative depth.
As we said in our review:
“Overall, I enjoyed The Last Case of John Morley, taking in its 3 to 4-hour running time. I was engaged in the story and liked the themes and the period drama of it all… If you want a good mystery and don’t mind a few hiccups along the way, then come and solve The Last Case of John Morley.”
Bullet-Point Summary
- Game: The Last Case of John Morley
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Handheld, Xbox Play Anywhere
- Price: £10.74
- Genre: Narrative Adventure / Detective Mystery
- Perspective: First-person
- Developer: Indigo Studios
- Publisher: JanduSoft
A Mystery Worth A Look?
With its evocative setting, strong narrative focus, and haunting themes, The Last Case of John Morley offers a reflective take on detective fiction. It may not reinvent the genre, but for players in the mood for a story-led mystery that values atmosphere over action, this reopened case is well worth investigating.
The Xbox Store will deliver the download you need, whether that be on Xbox Series X|S, Play Anywhere or PC.
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