- August 13, 2021
- Mariano Jar
Clean Slate
Platforms
About
"Clean Slate" is a suspenseful adventure game where retired detective Brendan Alaster investigates the disappearance of world-famous geneticist Dr. Lucien Janus. With hand-drawn character art, the game features mind-boggling puzzles, multiple life-or-death decisions, and seven different endings. Players must navigate through key story moments using a comprehensive flowchart and be cautious of other characters' intentions.








- Engaging plot and well-written narrative that pays homage to the Zero Escape series.
- Challenging and well-designed puzzles, particularly the science-themed ones, that provide a satisfying experience.
- Short and enjoyable gameplay that allows players to complete the game in one sitting, making it a great quick fix for fans of the genre.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and deeper exploration.
- Puzzles can be overly challenging for casual gamers, with limited hints and no option to skip difficult sections.
- Some plot points may feel confusing or leave players with unanswered questions, leading to a less cohesive narrative experience.
- story14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story is generally regarded as simple yet effective, with a straightforward narrative that includes a few plot twists, though some players found it predictable. While the pacing and atmosphere are praised, there are moments of confusion regarding the storyline's progression, and some plot points may leave players questioning their coherence. Overall, despite its independent development, the game offers an engaging plot that successfully draws players in, complemented by enjoyable puzzles.
“The use of the actual technology for a plot purpose was also really well done.”
“It's pretty fast-paced, the music's good at setting the atmosphere, the puzzles are fun, and the plot was never predictable.”
“This game has an incredibly compelling plot and puzzles that can be genuinely hard that are mostly satisfying when completed.”
“It definitely isn't as polished as a big name game - I started out with the 'true' end accidentally and so it didn't feel as much of a proper end when I got the other endings, because I'd already seen the important parts of the story.”
“It has a relatively straightforward narrative, however there are times where it can get confusing as to where you are and what point in the story you find yourself in.”
“There are a few plot points that don't make sense in hindsight, so there are either plot holes or some details that I missed.”