Game Overview
Azure City turns a rookie police clerk’s desk job into a colorful chain of fraud, robbery, and murder investigations. Paper Perjury follows Justina Smith as her first day at the police department spirals into five connected cases involving the city’s powerful investment firm and the people caught in its orbit. Its tone sits comfortably between serious procedural mystery and broad comedy, with eccentric detectives, oddball citizens, and a cat that is treated with appropriate importance. The result is a compact, character-driven detective adventure with clear Ace Attorney influences.
Most of the action revolves around examining crime scenes, speaking with witnesses, gathering statements, and identifying the small inconsistencies that unravel a suspect’s story. Evidence is not simply collected and automatically solved; players need to determine which documents, clues, and testimony details matter for each puzzle, then use them during station-house interrogations. Cases move between varied locations such as upscale estates and grimy parking structures, while conversations provide both investigative leads and plenty of personality. The structure is largely linear and story-focused, making it accessible for players who prefer logical deduction and dialogue over reflex-heavy challenges.
What separates Paper Perjury from a standard visual novel is its commitment to making even minor NPCs memorable, whether they are a tea-obsessed attorney, a cowboy-styled barber, or a magician with something to hide. The bright pixel-art presentation gives Azure City warmth without undercutting the larger conspiracy at its center, and the interconnected-case format creates a satisfying sense that every early detail may matter later. Fans of Ace Attorney, Frogwares-style clue gathering, or humorous point-and-click mysteries should feel immediately at home. Newcomers get a welcoming detective story with straightforward systems, while genre veterans can enjoy testing their attention to detail against its increasingly tangled paper trail.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a Paper Perjury folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5-7300
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Paper Perjury (v2025.01.04)?
After extracting Paper Perjury (v2025.01.04), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 202.04 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.