I Didn’t Cheat

I Didn’t Cheat is a psychological logic game that tests your ability to prove your innocence in a high-stakes exam scandal. The catch? The more you argue, the more suspicious you seem. This game blends courtroom mechanics with puzzle solving and memory reconstruction, challenging players to defend themselves without unraveling their credibility.

Core Mechanics of Denial and Discovery

Players must navigate a school tribunal using selective evidence and conversation tactics. Key features include:

• Evidence Management: Collect class notes, surveillance clips, and handwriting samples to counter the cheating claim.
• Memory Replay: Enter your character’s recollections and re-experience the test session, adjusting decisions.
• Debate Timers: Each defense opportunity has a limited time window and a tone meter—getting defensive too early triggers penalties.

The game rewards calm, coherent reasoning and penalizes panic or contradiction.

The Suspicion System

One of I Didn’t Cheat’s most unique systems is the suspicion meter. It increases when:

• You speak over others or use defensive body language.
• You misremember details or contradict prior evidence.
• You stall too long or refuse to answer key questions.

Maintaining composure and choosing what not to say can be as important as choosing the right words.

Multiple Endings Based on Reputation

The game offers over ten outcomes depending on how the tribunal views you by the end. Reputation categories include:

• Honest But Weak: You’re believed, but your academic record suffers.
• Reformed Genius: You’re cleared and gain prestige if you prove system flaws.
• Secretly Guilty: You escape punishment, but the game subtly hints at hidden guilt.

Tips for Staying Calm Under Pressure

1. Don’t Answer Immediately: Taking a beat lowers suspicion in early rounds.
2. Pick Your Evidence Carefully: Not every clue helps—some may backfire.
3. Control Your Tone: Overconfidence appears scripted; balanced tones work better.

I Didn’t Cheat creates tension not through horror or combat, but through doubt. It’s a mind game where clarity, memory, and restraint are your strongest weapons. The game doesn’t just ask if you cheated—it challenges you to define what cheating even means.