Clue: Classic Edition

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Clue: Classic Edition is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Marmalade Game Studio and was released on January 9, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Clue, also known as Cluedo, is Hasbro's classic mystery strategy board game, now available on Nintendo Switch. Explore a grand mansion, solve a dastardly murder, and gather suspicious characters in this multiplayer game that takes about 2 hours to beat, featuring pretty visuals and engaging gameplay. Join the beloved family board game and uncover the truth.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,267 reviews

graphics242 positive mentions

stability121 negative mentions

Great graphics and gameplay, very true to the original board game.
Fun to play with friends or online, providing a nostalgic experience.
Offers a variety of characters and boards, enhancing replayability.

Many features and characters are locked behind expensive in-app purchases.
Online play often has connectivity issues, making it frustrating to play with friends.
The game can be slow, especially when waiting for other players' turns.

graphics
331 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and detail, effectively capturing the essence of the classic board game while enhancing the visual experience with beautiful artwork and smooth animations. Many users appreciate the option to customize themes and characters, although some express a desire for lower graphics settings to improve performance and battery life. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, contributing significantly to its enjoyment and engagement.
- “The graphics are amazing and I love the controls.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay with friends in different locations.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is very smooth.”
- “The character designs are in uncanny valley, and they have way too much detail; the graphic design is bad because it doesn't fit the art deco/1930s theme.”
- “The graphics are very stuttery and have quite a few graphical glitches.”
- “The game moves too slow because of the graphics, like the characters' movement; there should be a setting to disable graphics to make the game go quicker.”
monetization
179 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism for its high-priced in-app purchases, which many players feel are excessive given the initial cost of the game. While the game itself is enjoyable and free of ads, the numerous microtransactions for cosmetic upgrades and additional content have led to perceptions of it being a cash grab. Overall, players appreciate the lack of ads but express disappointment over the expensive nature of the optional purchases.
- “For the cost of the app, you get the main game with characters, rooms, and weapons from the board game, with the option to customize the game with new character styles, new boards, and themes via in-app purchases to unlock even more ways to solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Body.”
- “Microtransactions galore, but they are all optional and don't distract from the core board game experience.”
- “No in-app purchase necessary to play the game.”
- “I paid over $3 for this game, only to find I have to pay more to play different locations or characters through in-app purchases.”
- “It's a nice game, with some of the most overpriced in-game purchases ever.”
- “Paying for additional content after paying a significant price for the game is a clear cash grab, especially since there are no gameplay additions.”
gameplay
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics and faithful representation of the classic board game, with many users enjoying the graphics and design. However, there are consistent complaints about slow gameplay, long load times, and the lack of meaningful gameplay variations or unlockable content, which some feel detracts from the experience. While the game is generally fun and engaging, the reliance on in-app purchases for additional content has been criticized as excessive and unnecessary.
- “Great graphics and easy gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and bug free.”
- “The gameplay is fun and addicting.”
- “Gameplay stalls and everyone is left staring at a frozen screen.”
- “The sluggish gameplay unfortunately discourages me from using the app and playing that awesome game.”
- “Too many in-app purchases for a purchased game, slow controls, and no sped-up gameplay make it a slog.”
stability
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant issue, particularly in multiplayer mode, where users report frequent freezing and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience the game freezing during critical moments, often requiring them to restart or quit entirely, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite some positive experiences in solo play, the persistent technical problems in online sessions have led to widespread frustration among users.
- “Gameplay is smooth and bug free.”
- “The game looks and runs great!”
- “Excellent with absolutely no ads, no hiccups, no glitches.”
- “You can never get more than a few turns before the whole thing freezes up.”
- “Game freezes on play with friends mode, will not advance and I have to quit.”
- “Love this game, but when you play online it freezes too much.”
music
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting the immersive background tracks and sound effects that complement the gameplay. While some noted a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, the majority found the music to be engaging and well-suited to the game's themes, contributing significantly to the enjoyment of the experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and a well-crafted musical score has been described as a standout feature that elevates the game.
- “The game has it all: beautiful graphics, great music, perfect sound effects, and you can play with friends.”
- “The music gives it that extra suspense which I like.”
- “Not only does it utilize the original cast, every weapon is cool, every room is unique, but the music sets the ambience masterfully.”
- “The music is too repetitive; I cannot listen to it for long.”
- “I can hear the music and sound effects, but nothing else happens on screen.”
- “A change of scene and music would be nice.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players frequently find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to slow animations, lengthy AI turns, and mandatory updates that disrupt gameplay. Many reviewers express a desire for features like a fast-forward option or the ability to skip repetitive cutscenes to alleviate the monotony. Despite these frustrations, some still appreciate the game's overall design and user interface.
- “The single player is tedious.”
- “It gets incredibly tedious and annoying when you have to wait for everyone's turn.”
- “It is also tedious waiting for your rivals to go when playing against them.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive qualities, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and vibrant graphics that evoke a sense of nostalgia and mystery. Players appreciate the unique ambiance each map offers, along with the lively gameplay that complements the overall experience. The combination of excellent artwork, sound design, and a campy yet engaging mood contributes to a fun and atmospheric gaming experience.
- “Love the music, love the different atmosphere each map brings, and it's a great game to play with a group of friends during the pandemic.”
- “The graphical experience is great, and the music adds a lot to the atmosphere.”
- “There's the classic atmosphere, there are the vintage characters - updated just a little appearance-wise, and actually for the better - and there's the lively gameplay design, wonderful graphics, and a nice mood-setting score to complete the package.”
- “The sounds of clocks, dishes clinking, etc. really add to the atmosphere.”
- “It's pretty and vintage with an air of mystery in the atmosphere.”
- “Takes all the fun from the board game and gives it more atmosphere.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting the amusing facial expressions of characters and the comedic situations that arise during gameplay. Many reviewers enjoy mixing expansions to enhance the humor, recalling fun moments reminiscent of playing board games with friends. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke laughter, making it a favorite for casual play.
- “The best game, it is very addicting, the characters' facial expressions are so funny and the game is overall amazing!”
- “I have all the expansions and I like to mix them up together to make it funny.”
- “Set up... plus the faces of the murderers are hilarious!!!”
optimization
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some users report smooth performance with minimal glitches, others highlight significant optimization issues, including a lack of options to adjust quality settings and a warning about the app not being optimized.
- “And it runs smoothly.”
- “Few glitches, but for the most part, it runs smoothly.”
- “The app runs smoothly on my phone - a plus for me, since I worried about it.”
- “If there is no better optimization, it would be nice to at least turn down the quality or skip some of the animations.”
- “Very badly optimized, considering that online 3D games don't even heat up my phone that quickly.”
- “I bought this, and now there's a message that says this app is not optimized.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a desire for a more developed backstory and narrative context in the games, with some players feeling that the absence of a clear storyline detracts from the experience. While the graphics are praised for enhancing the storytelling, many users express a longing for deeper character interactions and a more engaging plot to elevate the gameplay. Overall, the mystery element is appreciated, but a richer narrative could significantly improve player immersion.
- “The graphics and storyline are very well done!”
- “Graphics help the story come to life :)”
- “You never know where it happened, who did it, or what the weapon is, so the mystery is what makes it fun.”
- “I wish there was a story about how the crime started and why you are solving the mystery, but overall it's amazing.”
- “Though I wish the single-player mode had a story.”
- “A storyline, conversation, and perhaps having the characters move at least for the replay of the murder when someone makes a suggestion.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users highlight a strong sense of replayability in the game, noting that the logical puzzles contribute to sustained interest and enjoyment. While some mention a lack of replay value, the general consensus leans towards a high potential for replayability, ensuring players can return without getting bored.
- “Tons of replayability.”
- “High replay value.”
- “Not much replay value, just.”
- “Would increase replayability, in my opinion.”
- “The logical puzzles and replayability help ensure that you never get bored with it.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional experience of the game to be exceptional, highlighting the effective use of soundtrack and artwork that enhance the overall atmosphere. The suspenseful gameplay evokes a sense of thrill and accomplishment, surpassing expectations for a digital adaptation of Cluedo.
- “I didn't realize Cluedo could be digitalized so perfectly. The creators have gone above expectations to create a soundtrack, artwork, and wholesome experience that makes this game exceptional.”
- “The suspense provided quite a thrill and made me feel like I had accomplished something impossible.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is hindered by overly detailed designs that fall into the uncanny valley, detracting from the intended art deco/1930s aesthetic. This mismatch in graphic design negatively impacts the overall immersion and appeal of the characters.
- “The character designs are in the uncanny valley, and they have way too much detail; the graphic design is bad because it doesn't fit the art deco/1930s theme.”