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.
Reviews
- Fun for the whole family with engaging puzzles and humorous narration.
- Great graphics and a charming British whodunit atmosphere that adds to the enjoyment.
- Challenging puzzles that encourage critical thinking and teamwork, making it perfect for multiplayer sessions.
- The pacing can be slow due to lengthy cutscenes and repetitive dialogue, which may frustrate players.
- Some puzzles are overly simplistic or poorly explained, leading to confusion and irritation.
- The game can feel linear and lacks exploration options, limiting player freedom.
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, quirky animations, and a sarcastic narrator who adds a unique charm. Players appreciate the blend of family-friendly sarcasm and dry, deadpan wit, which enhances the overall experience of solving puzzles and engaging with colorful characters. The combination of funny moments and challenging gameplay makes it a delightful choice for fans of humorous mystery games.
“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.”
“A great little puzzle/mystery game, which has some surprisingly funny moments as well as fun characters.”
- story13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its humor and character uniqueness, particularly in a multiplayer setting, while others find it linear, predictable, and lacking depth. The voice acting is praised, but the overall narrative is criticized for being simplistic and not engaging enough to justify the price. Despite its entertaining elements, many feel the story is overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics, making it less appealing compared to other titles.
“Hilarious story and really great with friends and family.”
“Worth a playthrough just for the story and humor alone.”
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised as beautiful and state-of-the-art, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game. 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.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive and intrusive, as players cannot turn it off without affecting dialogue clarity. The dramatic score is often paired with unnecessary delays and screens, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, the music detracts from the experience rather than enhancing it.
“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 get the chopped-up subtitles for the dialogue, making it hard to follow when I only get one line at a time, with sentences broken up at nonsensical points. This is especially frustrating when I'm forced to unmute it because some riddle demands listening to a character 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.”
“The dramatic music plays while the narrator drags out the 'suspense' by saying 'let's see if you got it right' or something similar. This music becomes 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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with some expressing frustration early on in the experience.
“I am barely into episode 1, part 1, and already I find it tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I spend more time grinding than actually playing the game, which is frustrating.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and accessible, allowing players to progress through the story without the necessity of solving every puzzle or identifying the true culprit.
“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.”
“The gameplay is pretty straightforward; you don't need to solve every puzzle or correctly guess the real culprit for the story to progress.”
