Chronicles of Crime

About

Chronicles of Crime is a single player action game. It was developed by Lucky Duck Games and was released on January 10, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Chronicles of Crime is a mystery-filled board game with a digital companion app, which provides scenarios and clues through QR code scanning. The app offers VR experiences and updates with new scenarios, making it a replayable and immersive game without requiring additional physical components. Players work together to solve crimes, chasing evidence and finding the killer in a set amount of time.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 180 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The app works well and provides an immersive experience when combined with the board game.
The game features interesting mysteries that are well thought out and engaging.
The concept of combining physical board games with app technology is innovative and enjoyable.

The QR code scanner often fails to focus, making it frustrating to play.
The app has a mandatory time limit that can ruin the gameplay experience.
Many users are disappointed with the limited number of scenarios available and the high cost of additional content.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its limited replayability and high costs, with users noting that additional missions and stories require extra purchases. While the gameplay provides a sense of accomplishment, the infrequent VR moments and issues with cross-device purchases detract from the overall experience.
- “Prices are very high: 5.5€ for one story that is not replayable.”
- “Bought an extra story on this app on my phone, but my iPad (signed in to the same account/Google account) would not recognize the purchase.”
- “Required to play the board game, and additional missions cost money.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, providing a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment, despite the limited VR moments and some initial technical issues with a key mechanic. While the 3D gyro problem on certain devices was a significant drawback, it has since been addressed, leading to an overall positive experience.
- “Despite the VR moments being quite rare (1-2) per mission, the gameplay still makes you feel accomplished.”
- “But apart from that, I loved the gameplay and idea.”
- “I could give 5 for the mechanic but I must give 1 for the app... the 3D gyro problem on my Yoga tablet was a big issue... but they fixed that... better late than never... so 5 stars.”
- “It's unfortunate that a main game mechanic doesn't work appropriately.”
- “I could give 5 for the mechanic, but I must give 1 for the app. The 3D gyro problem on my Yoga tablet was a big issue, but they fixed that. Better late than never.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has low replayability, with users noting that the high price of €5.50 for a single story detracts from its value, making it less appealing to revisit.
- “Replayability is also very low.”
- “Really kills any sort of replay value.”
- “Prices are very high: €5.50 for a one story that is not replayable.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the app is praised for its quality but criticized for being too quiet, making it difficult to enjoy without holding the device close to the ear. Users feel that while the music enhances the experience, its low volume detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “The music sounds spot on and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is beautifully composed and adds a lot of depth to the game.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has drawn criticism for utilizing notifications as advertising space and requiring a separate app to play, alongside the presence of microtransactions that some users find frustrating.
- “Using notifications as advertising space for their games.”
- “It's frustrating that I need an app to play a game, and on top of that, there are microtransactions.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The app is well-optimized, featuring a smooth performance and a thoughtfully designed user interface.
- “The app runs smoothly and the user interface is well thought out.”
- “The optimization of the game allows for seamless gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible even on lower-end devices.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the game's graphics, highlighting them as amazing and of high quality, contributing to an overall positive impression of the game.
- “I think it is amazing! I love this game; it has very good graphics.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
- “Every detail in the graphics is beautifully crafted, making the experience immersive.”