Blue Toad Murder Files: The Mysteries of Little Riddle
- December 3, 2010
- Relentless Software
Get on SteamIn "Blue Toad Murder Files: The Mysteries of Little Riddle," players become detectives to solve a series of murders in a small English town. Through mini-games, interviews, and evidence collection, players uncover clues to identify the murderer. The game offers humor, witty dialogue, and a casual, accessible approach to the murder mystery genre.
PC
Windows
Linux
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Reviews
- Fun for the whole family with engaging puzzles and humorous narration.
- Challenging and varied puzzles that encourage critical thinking and deduction skills.
- Great for local multiplayer, providing a fun and entertaining experience with friends and family.
- Pacing issues with long cut scenes and repetitive dialogue can detract from gameplay.
- Some puzzles may be overly simplistic or frustrating, leading to mixed feelings about difficulty.
- The game can feel linear and lacks exploration elements, which may disappoint players seeking a more open experience.
- humor44 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, featuring a mix of dry, deadpan narration and colorful animations that create a delightful contrast with the storyline. Players appreciate the witty, often insulting commentary from the narrator, which adds a layer of fun to the puzzle-solving experience. Overall, the game is described as a humorous and engaging blend of quirky characters, family-friendly sarcasm, and enjoyable puzzles, making it a recommended choice for fans of both mysteries and comedy.
“This game is different than most, and the narrator is insulting yet funny.”
“The voice acting is so funny, and I appreciate the narrator insulting me every 30 seconds whether I do something correctly or not.”
“This is a great game, combining the dry, deadpan humor of the UK with some great animation and (most importantly) a well-designed puzzle game.”
- story26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a mix of humor and linearity, with some players finding it entertaining and suitable for multiplayer fun, while others criticize it for being predictable and simplistic. The voice acting and character uniqueness are praised, but the overall narrative is seen as lacking depth and cohesion, leading some to recommend against purchasing at full price in favor of more compelling alternatives.
“Worth a playthrough just for the story and humor alone.”
“The voiceover that narrates the story was brilliant and very entertaining; the voice acting was likewise very good.”
“Each character in this story has their own personality and uniqueness; no two are the same!”
“Having so much of the story dumbed down for this multiplayer element feels kind of hollow.”
“It's linear, stodgy, predictable, weird to look at, with plot elements barely tied together.”
“All in all, I found this to be a very unappealing and annoying game, which didn't have a very exciting story to it and was far too simplistic for my liking and had very crude humor.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals with engaging puzzles and witty dialogue, making it a standout in the detective adventure genre.
“The graphics are so great and the puzzles are even greater.”
“Beautiful graphics.”
“This one is definitely the cool piece of the game, the state of the art of the detective adventure, full of lovely graphics and cool dialogs, filled with a bunch of humor.”
- music8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive and intrusive, as players cannot turn it off, leading to frustration when trying to follow dialogue. The dramatic music often accompanies unnecessary delays and screens, contributing to a sense of tedium rather than enhancing the gameplay experience. Overall, the music is seen as a hindrance that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
“As it is, there's no way to turn the music off, which means I have to mute it in the Windows volume mixer. In turn, I only have the chopped-up subtitles for the dialogue, making it hard to follow when you only get one line at a time, with sentences broken up at nonsensical points (when I'm not forced to unmute it because some riddle demands listening to someone rambling on).”
“Two lines of dialogue followed by another puzzle would be frustrating enough, but each puzzle is prefaced by a short piece of dramatic music (the same every time) and a bland and completely unnecessary title screen.”
“You're then given the instructions, then the puzzle, and then more time is taken up with a screen portraying a nondescript part of the village while three ducks, for reasons unexplained, fly past. The narrator drags out the 'suspense' by saying 'let's see if you got it right' or whatever, and more 'dramatic' music plays. You realize that the dramatic music is the perfect background to your dawning realization of just how many of these time-wasting moments you'll have to endure if you continue the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious right from the beginning, with some expressing frustration as early as the first episode.
“I am barely into episode 1, part 1, and already I find it tedious.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward, allowing players to progress through the story without the necessity of solving every puzzle or identifying the true culprit. This design choice makes the experience more accessible and less frustrating for players.
“The gameplay is pretty straightforward; you don't need to solve every puzzle or correctly guess the real culprit for the story to move forward.”
