Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 54 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Hercule Poirot: The London Case is a detective game done right, from finding clues to question suspects, the player will feel like a real life Poirot.
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In "Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot - The London Case," players join the famous detective and his sidekick, Hastings, to solve a mystery involving a stolen painting at a London exhibition. This new adventure from Blazing Griffin takes place in a fresh location and features a thrilling investigation.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
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  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
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  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
story9 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The graphics are decent and the environments are visually appealing.
  • The voice acting is well done, adding to the overall experience.
  • The mind map deduction mechanic is engaging and allows for interesting connections between clues.
  • The story is lacking in depth and suspense, making it hard to connect with the characters.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including clunky controls and pathing problems.
  • Gameplay feels repetitive and tedious, with excessive backtracking between a limited number of locations.
  • story47 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lacking in depth and coherence, citing numerous plot holes and a disappointing lack of character motivation. While some appreciated the mystery elements and found the narrative engaging, others felt it was too straightforward and less compelling than its predecessor, leading to a sense of emptiness upon completion. Overall, the game struggles with pacing and character development, leaving players divided on its effectiveness as a detective story.

    • “The story is deeper than it appears at first, and I found myself sympathizing with several of the characters even as they all come to appear less innocent.”
    • “Having finished the game, I am very pleased to inform you that the story is rather good and will keep you guessing who the murderer is until you reach the end of chapter 8.”
    • “So, moving on from that and focusing on the gameplay and story, this game really charmed me in the end.”
    • “There are so many plot holes and the so-called motivation was rather disappointing.”
    • “After 5.5 hours, I had played through the entirety of the game and was left feeling empty after hoping it might get better, only for the story to be so disappointing in the end.”
    • “I genuinely did not care about the characters or the plot at all, in all honesty.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring nice lighting and realistic 3D visuals, though some players report minor graphical bugs and artifacts, such as screen tearing and missing elements in cutscenes. While the overall aesthetic is stylish and the game runs smoothly on high settings, there are criticisms regarding certain animation issues and a lack of detail in specific environments, leading to a perception of the graphics as somewhat inconsistent.

    • “Graphics are nice, good lighting, lots of details.”
    • “Realistic 3D graphics.”
    • “It looks like they have improved the graphics in the new game.”
    • “There are a few graphic bugs in there too, such as missing parts of clothing in cutscenes, opening doors well before reaching them, getting stuck on random objects, and walking into people instead of around them.”
    • “My game suffered from a weird graphical artifact that looks like screen tearing, but I think it's probably related to the anti-aliasing.”
    • “The graphics are very shiny on full settings, but there was a scene at the cafe where clearly there is no furniture inside the store, merely a shell for people to interact outside of it - a bit sloppy.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the return of the mind map deduction mechanic and the charm of the narrative, while others criticize the lack of engaging mechanics, repetitive tasks, and a convoluted story that detracts from the overall experience. Technical issues, such as crashes and poor save mechanics, further mar the gameplay, leading to a consensus that while there is potential, significant improvements are needed for a more captivating experience.

    • “So, moving on from that and focusing on the gameplay and story, this game really charmed me in the end.”
    • “Overall while there is room for improvement gameplay-wise, this narrative won me over and I thoroughly enjoyed the game and recommend it for mystery lovers.”
    • “The mindmap deduction mechanic is back and it's still a nice way of combining thoughts that takes the place of usual inventory puzzles in adventure games.”
    • “They pushed everything into the graphics, forgetting about the mechanics, 'the red line' and with it the story flow...”
    • “There are some flaws in the gameplay and the process that should have been caught before the game came out.”
    • “When the gameplay is so mind-numbingly tedious and boring, it drops off some points.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for being quite buggy, with numerous glitches affecting character movements and overall gameplay experience. While some players found it enjoyable despite these issues, the prevalence of bugs has led to a generally negative perception regarding its stability.

    • “It is also quite buggy, and you have to go to so many different locations; it is better to spend a lot of time in one setting, like a mansion for example, as they did in the previous game.”
    • “Tl;dr: short and easy but too buggy for comfort.”
    • “It has been buggy from the start.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the catchy intro and pleasant background tracks, while others feel it could be improved, particularly in comparison to earlier cases. Overall, it is considered decent but not standout, with a recommendation for fans of the genre.

    • “The OST is good and the puzzles are fun.”
    • “Pleasant background music.”
    • “I think the music from the first cases was superior, though.”
    • “In this particular game, the music and other aspects could be improved.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often describing it as mind-numbingly boring and requiring excessive time investment. This has led to some frustration, impacting their overall enjoyment of the gameplay.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Gets a bit tedious.”
    • “I found the game was sometimes tedious for movement.”
    • “When the gameplay is so mind-numbingly tedious and boring, it drops off some points.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the character designs are visually appealing and complemented by a good soundtrack, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game. The focus seems to be more on aesthetics and gameplay elements rather than character growth or narrative depth.

    • “The character designs are interesting and pleasant to the eye.”
    • “The OST is good and enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The puzzles are fun and contribute to the character development.”
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