For advanced users who have a modded Nintendo Switch running Atmosphere or SX OS, here is a standard workflow for installing this specific NSP. Warning: Modifying your Switch can result in a console ban from Nintendo services. Proceed at your own risk.
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Troubleshooting: If the game crashes on boot, you likely have outdated sigpatches or have not applied the necessary firmware requirements (firmware 15.0.0+ is usually safe). The Centennial Case- A Shijima Story Switch NSP...
Developed by h.a.n.d. and published by Square Enix (famously known for Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts), The Centennial Case is a radical departure from the company's usual RPG fare. It belongs to a niche subgenre often called the "interactive mystery drama" or "FMV (Full Motion Video) mystery."
The game follows Haruka Kagami, a young mystery novelist with a sharp mind and a darker past. She is invited to the secluded Shijima Estate to investigate a series of bizarre, strawberry-scented deaths (yes, you read that correctly) that have plagued the family for generations.
Unlike typical visual novels that use static sprites, The Centennial Case utilizes live-action footage. You watch real actors perform the drama, then pause, rewind, and analyze the scenes to find "mystery fragments" (clues). For advanced users who have a modded Nintendo
The Switch NSP version is particularly sought after because it compresses this high-definition live-action experience into a format compatible with custom firmware or emulators like Ryujinx and Yuzu, allowing for portable, offline archival.
Pros
✅ Unique blend of FMV and interactive logic puzzles (not just “watch and click”).
✅ Excellent Japanese acting and direction.
✅ Thought board is satisfying and respects player intelligence.
✅ Stable performance, no cloud streaming required.
✅ Touchscreen makes clue linking intuitive.
Cons
❌ Some clues are too obvious on Normal, too obtuse on Hard.
❌ No English voice track (if you dislike subtitles during FMV).
❌ Thought board can feel tedious when you already know the killer but must manually link 20+ clues.
❌ Occasional pacing issues – long dialogue scenes between investigations.
❌ NSP size is large (~10 GB) for an FMV game; microSD card recommended. Steps:
If you are searching for the NSP format (Nintendo Submission Package), you are looking for the installable file format used by the Switch operating system.
However, there are practical things you need to know before acquiring this game digitally: