Blood On The Thames

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Aug 7th, 1888 Quincy Ernest, the owner of a shipping company in London, is found dead, drowned within the river, a spiral cut up his leg. Minerva “Mini” Ernest wakes up from a nightmare, much like she has most nights since her husband died a month ago. Detective William Usher has arrived, asking Mini to join him at the station. She is horrified to learn there has been another death, another cri…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Well thought out point-and-click murder mystery with a great storyline and unique visual style.
Interesting characters and a long, engaging narrative that keeps players intrigued.
The game offers a quirky atmosphere and allows players to skip puzzles if they prefer to focus on the story.

There are several formatting issues, visual glitches, and spelling errors that detract from the experience.
Some gameplay mechanics and puzzles can be confusing, leading to moments of frustration.
The visuals feel a bit outdated, and the game has a janky quality typical of small indie projects.

story
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game features a compelling storyline enhanced by the use of actors in its graphics, adding depth to the gameplay. Players appreciate the option to skip puzzles for those who prefer to focus on the narrative, which is characterized by great characters, a thematic score, and a blend of spooky vibes. The plot begins with a Lovecraftian murder mystery and evolves into an engaging tale that resolves satisfactorily.
- “Great storyline, and cool use of actors in the graphics - it adds dimension to the sometimes simple point-and-click games.”
- “Pros: great characters, interesting story, very nicely thematic score, lots of spooky vibes.”
- “The game started off with a Lovecraftian-themed murder mystery that quickly evolved into an interesting story.”
- “To some extent, I have to respect that the developers recognize there are people who just want to skip all the puzzles and thinking bits to experience the story.”
- “The story resolved itself too quickly after that.”
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a compelling integration of actors that enhances the depth of the gameplay, particularly in a genre often characterized by simpler visuals. However, some users note that the graphics feel somewhat outdated and mention a lack of clear instructions, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Great storyline, and cool use of actors in the graphics - it adds dimension to the sometimes simple point-and-click games.”
- “The visuals are a bit outdated.”
- “The graphics feel like they belong to a previous generation of gaming.”
- “The art style lacks the polish and detail expected from modern titles.”
gameplay
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers optional elements that allow players to bypass certain sections, but it suffers from outdated visuals and unclear instructions, which can lead to confusion and reliance on illogical solutions.
- “While completely optional, it gives you plenty of opportunities to skip over the actual gameplay.”
- “Cons: visuals are a bit outdated, instructions on what the gameplay is and how to utilize it are lacking, and there is occasional moon logic included.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's pencil-drawn aesthetic, though somewhat muddy, effectively immerses players in the 1800s atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The pencil look, while a little muddy, really immerses you in the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the 1800s feel.”
- “The pencil look, while a little muddy, very much throws you into the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the 1800s feel.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report stability issues primarily characterized by animations that are inconsistent, random visual glitches, and frequent spelling errors, indicating a need for improvements in overall polish and performance.
- “The game is plagued by random visual glitches that disrupt the experience.”
- “Animations are inconsistent, leading to a jarring gameplay experience.”
- “There are frequent spelling errors that detract from the overall polish of the game.”