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A Death in the Red Light

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58%Game Brain Score
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68% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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A Death in the Red Light is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Mystery City Games BV and was released on September 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Amsterdam. It’s 1988 and things couldn’t be worse. Amsterdam is a city awash in illicit drugs, sex trade, and organized crime. Someone turns up dead every day, usually in the infamous Red Light District, where every vice is for sale. This night is different: The dead body is not just another unidentified stiff doomed to obscurity. He’s a disgraced cop’s last ticket back onto the force. …

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful art style and engaging graphics that enhance the overall experience.
  • The puzzles are varied and creative, providing a fun challenge for players, especially those new to the genre.
  • The game has a charming noir atmosphere and is set in an interesting historical context, adding depth to the gameplay.
  • Many players found the puzzles to be vague, confusing, and lacking in challenge, leading to frustration.
  • The game is criticized for being too short, with some players completing it in under two hours, making it feel overpriced.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues that can disrupt gameplay, including soft locks and problems with achievements.
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being disjointed and lacking depth, often feeling like a series of disconnected puzzles rather than a cohesive narrative. While some players appreciate the creative puzzles and the connection to real locations, many found the overall storytelling unsatisfying, leading to a lack of immersion and engagement. Despite a few positive remarks about the storyline and plot twists, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the narrative aspect.

    • “I like that it is tied to real locations, which adds a lot of depth and story given it's not completely fictional.”
    • “Great puzzle game, with a cool storyline and plot twists!”
    • “I love the story and I think the graphics are really cool!”
    • “Overall, while the game has its moments, it doesn’t fully deliver on its potential, especially in terms of story.”
    • “I ended up skipping all the dialogues and so-called 'cut scenes' in the end because there is no story put to this.”
    • “The story feels disjointed, like it isn't truly a mystery; rather, it's a series of disconnected puzzles with a diet story that guides you.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their incredible art style, evoking nostalgia for 90s computer games and enhancing the immersive experience of the gameplay. Many players appreciate the thematic elements, such as the comic book opening, which adds to the overall aesthetic appeal. While some feel that graphics are not the primary focus, the visual presentation is generally considered beautiful and engaging.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, and I feel like a cop in an old movie.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful and it takes me back to my childhood of 90s kid computer games.”
    • “The theme and graphics are really cool.”
    • “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
    • “The visuals are outdated and lack detail.”
    • “The art style feels inconsistent and unpolished.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics that effectively transition players between different environments, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users find the game to be too short (1.5-2 hours) and too easy, making it more suitable for beginners rather than experienced puzzle solvers.

    • “The art style is incredible, and I love the gameplay mechanics used to transport you from crime scene to station to puzzle.”
    • “Good gameplay mechanics.”
    • “It's just a genuinely baffling mechanic to include.”
    • “I could buy two to three indie games with $10, and I definitely bet I could find indie games that have three times, if not more, the amount of gameplay this game has.”
    • “Too short (1.5-2 hours of gameplay), too easy (definitely not for an experienced mystery-solver, more like a starting point if you've never solved puzzles before).”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has mixed reviews regarding replayability; while some users find it infinitely replayable, others criticize it for being overpriced and lacking content, with one player completing it in just 1.5 hours and noting zero replay value.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “You do not price a one-hour game with zero replay value at $10.”
    • “It's overpriced for the amount of content you get – I finished it in 1.5 hours, and there's zero replayability.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its self-aware, quirky narrative and the amusing portrayal of a narcissistic detective. Players find the game both funny and engaging, particularly appreciating its straightforward approach to crime-solving and the lighthearted tone that accompanies the puzzle-solving experience. Additionally, the bugged achievements add an unexpected layer of humor to the overall gameplay.

    • “Really fun little puzzle game... if you like noir detectives, puzzles, and/or Amsterdam, you can't go wrong with this super funny indie puzzle gem.”
    • “You play as a narcissistic detective putting together clues to solve a case (or perhaps even more than one...) the game is also hilariously upfront with the fact that it's a straightforward crime solver, by skipping over the details and dropping you straight into a bunch of great puzzles, which are sometimes challenging but never frustrating.”
    • “Also, the achievements for completing the game are bugged, which is hilarious.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is appreciated for its style, but some players find that it becomes repetitive and irritating over time.

    • “I like the style of it, though the same music gets irritating after a while.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The audio quality is subpar, and the mixing makes it difficult to appreciate the individual elements of the music.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that players prioritize enjoyment over performance grading in games, suggesting that the optimization of gameplay should focus on enhancing fun rather than implementing rating systems.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game exhibits a significant number of bugs, impacting overall stability and gameplay experience.

    • “It's a little too buggy for me.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the gameplay.”
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A Death in the Red Light is a role playing game.

A Death in the Red Light is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing A Death in the Red Light.

A Death in the Red Light was released on September 23, 2024.

A Death in the Red Light was developed by Mystery City Games BV.

A Death in the Red Light has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

A Death in the Red Light is a single player game.

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