3D Escape Room: Detective Story

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3D Escape Room: Detective Story is a single player action game. It was developed by Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd and was released on March 13, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

3D Escape Room: Detective Story is a puzzle game set in meticulously designed 18th-century London environments, featuring unique mechanical contraptions like spy suitcases and piano-playing automatons. Players must explore realistic retro scenes to solve intricate puzzles and uncover hidden secrets. The game blends art, logic, and immersive 3D models for a challenging detective experience.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of puzzles that are mostly enjoyable and provide a satisfying level of challenge.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-crafted, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay.
The hint system allows players to skip frustrating puzzles, making the game more accessible for those who may struggle with certain challenges.

Many puzzles are poorly designed, with unclear instructions and some being overly obscure or illogical, leading to frustration.
The story lacks coherence and fails to engage, with an unsatisfying ending that does not tie the gameplay together effectively.
Controls can be clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to interact with certain puzzles and navigate the game smoothly.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
66%
13%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it convoluted, forgettable, or lacking coherence, particularly in its attempts to connect puzzles to the narrative. While some appreciate the engaging detective elements and the motivation to explore, others feel that the storyline is thin and fails to effectively tie the game together, often overshadowed by the quality of the puzzles and graphics. Overall, the narrative seems to be a secondary concern for many players, with a consensus that it does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The puzzles are very well made and the graphics as well as the story are pretty nice.”
- “The storyline is engaging and provides a strong motivation to keep exploring and unraveling the mystery.”
- “The 'detective story' aspect adds an extra layer of intrigue.”
- “The story doesn't matter at all. I've found myself starting and stopping this game several times, with a 'you know, screw this' attitude.”
- “There are leaps in the story that don't work, like finding a piece of paper with a name on it solves a murder mystery.”
- “It is a hodge-podge of rooms and themes, without a story to effectively tie things together.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
11%
11%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised for their quality and detail, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the realistic visuals and artistic design, although some mention minor technical issues that may affect performance. Despite some concerns about puzzle variety, the graphics remain a standout feature that elevates the game's appeal.
- “The detailed graphics and realistic sound effects make you feel like you're actually exploring a real location, searching for clues and solving puzzles.”
- “The graphics are great, the atmosphere and decor really nice, but the puzzles are all over the place.”
- “Amazing graphics (even on my laptop), puzzles are ok, not extremely hard, but a little 'samey'.”
- “Not sure if it is a Linux issue or just a graphics issue, but the gauge cursors were moving way too fast in my case.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The gameplay of "3D Escape Room: Detective Story" is engaging and rewarding, offering a satisfying challenge through its well-designed puzzles and immersive atmosphere. While some players found the mechanics exhausting, many appreciated the logical and fun nature of the puzzles, which are complemented by high-quality artwork. Overall, the game provides a mix of enjoyable and challenging experiences, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “It offers hours of engaging gameplay and a truly satisfying sense of accomplishment upon solving each room.”
- “The atmosphere, feel, and look all happen to be ones I really love, and the mechanics of the puzzles are challenging, logical, and fun.”
- “As with its predecessor, this game is well thought out, with superb mechanical artwork and puzzles that were mostly doable for me with a couple above my pay grade.”
- “I found the clue, but the mechanics exhausted my willingness to succeed.”
- “3D Escape Room: Detective Story is another mechanical point-and-click puzzler from the team that crafted 3D Escape: Chinese Room.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive graphics and appealing decor, creating a captivating environment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the cohesive feel and aesthetic, which complement the challenging and logical puzzle mechanics.
- “What truly sets this game apart is its immersive atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere, feel, and look all happen to be ones I really love, and the mechanics of the puzzles are challenging, logical, and fun.”
- “The graphics are great, the atmosphere and decor are really nice.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, often describing the puzzles as tedious and lacking in creativity, with some feeling that they are overly simplistic or unnecessarily complex. This has led to a sense of irritation that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Sometimes I get too frustrated to complete the more tedious ones.”
- “Tedious, blatant imitation of 'The Room' by Fireproof Games.”
- “The puzzles were either tedious, obtuse, or overly simplistic.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being annoying and is often accompanied by technical issues, such as the game failing to launch and remaining stuck on a black screen.
- “Never opens, just sits on a black screen playing annoying music.”

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3D Escape Room: Detective Story is a action game.

3D Escape Room: Detective Story is available on PC and Windows.

3D Escape Room: Detective Story was released on March 13, 2025.

3D Escape Room: Detective Story was developed by Shenzhen Zhonglian Interactive Technology Co.,Ltd.

3D Escape Room: Detective Story has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

3D Escape Room: Detective Story is a single player game.

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