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Arcane Investigations

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100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

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Arcane Investigations is a single player action game. It was developed by What's All That Racket and was released on April 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Arcane Investigations," players step into the shoes of Kabili, a newly appointed arcane investigator waking to a magical robbery aboard the Quartzway Express. Explore the crime scene, question a colorful cast of suspects and colleagues, and gather evidence to unravel the mystery. The journey culminates in a high-stakes trial featuring cross-examination puzzles and surprising twists to uncover the truth before the train's final stop.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
story11 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming characters and a delightful art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • The writing is humorous and engaging, making the story enjoyable and keeping players invested throughout.
  • The gameplay combines classic detective mechanics with a magical twist, providing a fun and unique experience for fans of the genre.
  • The game is quite short, with a runtime of about 1 to 1.5 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
  • There is only one case in the game, which may feel limiting for those looking for a more extensive narrative or multiple cases.
  • Some players found the music to be repetitive and lacking in variety, which detracted from the overall atmosphere.
  • story
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, with a linear structure that allows players to gradually uncover the plot alongside the main character. While the narrative is relatively short, lasting about 1-2 hours, it captivates players with its charming characters, art style, and a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of the Ace Attorney series. Many reviewers express a desire for a sequel to continue the story, highlighting its intriguing elements and the effective integration of gameplay mechanics that enhance the storytelling experience.

    • “The story is fantastic, and I loved the way the game captured the feel of Ace Attorney, while still feeling very unique.”
    • “I really enjoyed the way the story unfolded; instead of dumping a ton of exposition on you at once, the game lets you discover things gradually alongside the main character.”
    • “The characters were so cute and complex, and the story was intriguing.”
    • “The story was pretty simple and not too complicated, and figuring out the culprit was easy.”
    • “There’s only one case in the game, so the story is relatively short and the ending is open for a sequel.”
    • “The game is linear besides small branch dialogues that don't change the story.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Arcane Investigations" is a blend of classic visual novel and point-and-click elements, reminiscent of the Ace Attorney series but with a magical twist. Players engage in conversations and investigations, enjoying straightforward mechanics and well-explained interactions that enhance the cozy mystery experience. With approximately 1.5 hours of gameplay, it offers a simplified yet enjoyable take on familiar genre conventions, complemented by charming art and character development.

    • “The gameplay follows the classic visual novel format, built on a genre-standard engine that long-time fans will instantly recognize.”
    • “Arcane Investigations has gameplay that will be instantly familiar to fans of the Ace Attorney series, but with a twist of wizardry.”
    • “It's a nice, cozy story with decent Ace Attorney-esque gameplay, cute art, and good character and world-building.”
    • “Gameplaywise, it can be seen as a simplified version of Ace Attorney.”
    • “Gameplay is very simple.”
    • “Probably about 1.5 hours of gameplay.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique art style, which deviates from typical visual novel aesthetics, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Players appreciate the charming artwork and character designs, as well as how the visuals enhance the storytelling and dialogue. Overall, the graphics are seen as a standout feature that complements the game's narrative and character interactions.

    • “Loved the artwork, how the detective work was done, the personality of the characters, and thanks for the multiple save slots we can have to always go back and check out different scenes without restarting over!”
    • “Love the story, the characters, and the art style!”
    • “The art style isn't the typical visual novel look, but that’s actually one of the things I appreciated the most.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, with many reviewers highlighting the hilarious writing and witty dialogue that enhance the overall experience. The main character, Kabili, is noted for being particularly funny while also displaying keen intuition, contributing to the game's engaging and lighthearted atmosphere. Subtle jokes and clever comments throughout further showcase the developers' attention to detail and commitment to creating a delightful world.

    • “The writing was hilarious, and the short world-building made me want to be in this world myself.”
    • “It's short but very sweet, and features great, super charming (and frequently hilarious) writing that stands up to the heights of the Ace Attorney games.”
    • “I also loved the hidden, subtle humor throughout the game, clever little jokes and comments that made me smile and showed that the developers really cared about adding personality to the experience.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered decent, with tracks that fit the atmosphere and provide a fun listening experience. However, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and memorability, often fading into the background and becoming repetitive over time, suggesting a need for more variety in the soundtrack.

    • “Regarding the music, the tracks are fun to listen to.”
    • “The music is good too and fits the atmosphere nicely, although after a while it did start to feel a bit repetitive.”
    • “The soundtrack is decent enough; it's cool that the music switches up every now and then, but the soundscape never takes center stage for me, fading into the background to allow easy focus on the story.”
    • “It's just not very gripping in context, and I have no desire to look up the music on its own.”
    • “A little more variety in the soundtrack could have made it even better.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development for its engaging designs and well-crafted writing, highlighting a strong emotional connection to the characters.

    • “I absolutely adore the character designs and the way they were written!”
    • “The depth of each character's backstory adds so much richness to the overall narrative.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is enhanced by fitting music that complements the game's setting, though some players find it becomes repetitive over time.

    • “The music is good and fits the atmosphere nicely, creating an immersive experience.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing you into its world.”
    • “The visuals and sound design work together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the game offers potential for replayability through hidden scenes and choice-based rewards, though the absence of achievements limits the experience for completionists. Additionally, there are elements of replay value that are not highlighted in the game's description.

    • “It feels like the kind of story where finding hidden scenes or making certain choices could be rewarded, and achievements would have added a nice layer of replayability for players who like to 100% their games.”
    • “There's even some replay value that the game description doesn't mention.”
    • “The game lacks significant replayability, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests feel uninspired.”
    • “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game doesn't offer a fresh experience.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the impactful sound design as a key element that enhances the emotional depth of the story, effectively balancing moments of comedy with poignant dialogues that resonate with players.

    • “One of the first things that stood out to me was the sound design; the sound effects are really well done, and they add so much to the emotional weight of the story.”
    • “There's a dilemma involved, and things leave comedy grounds for some actually touching dialogues.”
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Arcane Investigations is a action game.

Arcane Investigations is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Arcane Investigations.

Arcane Investigations was released on April 18, 2025.

Arcane Investigations was developed by What's All That Racket.

Arcane Investigations has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Arcane Investigations is a single player game.

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