Criminal Case: Pacific Bay

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Criminal Case: Pacific Bay is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Pretty Simple and was released on February 15, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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story42 positive mentions

monetization191 negative mentions

Engaging and fun crime investigation gameplay keeps players interested and mentally stimulated.
High-quality graphics and immersive storylines enhance player experience.
Playable offline, allowing players to enjoy without constant internet connection.

Excessive and intrusive ads disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
Long wait times for energy recharge and laboratory analysis slow progress and reduce enjoyment.
Inability to connect or sync progress with Facebook causes loss of saved data and player dissatisfaction.

monetization
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
93%
Users widely criticize the game’s monetization for excessive, frequent, and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and cause freezing or crashes. Many feel forced to watch ads even after purchasing the ad-free version, with some mentioning inappropriate content and high costs to remove ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overwhelming ad presence significantly diminishes player enjoyment.
- “I just love this game. It is so interesting to play because there are no ads. In this game, there are many levels, and in each level, you can play a puzzle game, a time game, and lastly, find the difference game.”
- “Literally, I looked at the time it was 8:03 and then when I was done it was literally like 9:15, so it's a time killer. It has awesome graphics, is cool, and has no ads.”
- “That's why I get offline games like this one, because you can turn the internet off and boom, no ads.”
- “If I didn't love playing Criminal Case so much, I'd delete the app due to the ads and the glitch.”
- “Too many ads that ruin your screen causing it to freeze or blackout.”
- “The bigger problem is the constant stream of ads constantly interrupting your playing.”
story
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
33%
4%
The storylines across these hidden object detective games are widely praised for being engaging, interesting, and often addictive, with many players appreciating the diverse characters and evolving plots. While some find the narratives compelling and fun, a few users express frustration with pacing issues such as long waiting times between chapters or over-reliance on energy mechanics that interrupt the story flow. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong and enjoyable aspect that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The greatest game series ever; the storylines are intense, every case gets harder but it's worth playing and it makes solving it so much better.”
- “I liked playing both Criminal Case games because I get connected with the characters and storyline.”
- “Each 'chapter' of the game has unique games to play, and each case worked has a fun, interesting storyline.”
- “I have two districts left to finish the story and the game didn't even let me download new cases or anything else in the game.”
- “Ok I liked this game a lot but what makes me hate it is the non-related story!”
- “But the storyline keeps becoming boring that you lose your interest when you start playing the game.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
84%
9%
7%
The game features generally praised graphics that are colorful, realistic, and well-designed, enhancing the engaging storylines and characters. Some users note occasional loading issues or less impressive graphics in certain editions, but overall, the visuals are considered a strong and appealing aspect of the game.
- “A perfectly balanced game at every angle considering its graphics, background music, and all the characters.”
- “The scenes are colorful, the graphics are inspiring, and I enjoy all the characters; the rewards are many.”
- “Love the plot and challenges, the graphics as well; it's just amazing. Great job, creator(s)!”
- “Since playing these games on a new phone, none of the descriptors of the outfit pieces, nor the graphics for a case while viewing on the map, load in.”
- “God Frank the Punk looks damn hot in here hope you upgrade the graphics during the game like in these photos.”
- “Clear graphics appreciated, but some elements do not load properly.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent freezing issues, including crashes during startup, case openings, ads, and after updates, which significantly disrupt gameplay. Many users report glitches that cause loss of progress, difficulty logging out, and the need for repeated reinstallations. Overall, stability is a major concern that strongly impacts user experience.
- “This game is just a waste of time and space. It always freezes even when I have enough space, and you can't click anything. You end up losing your energy bars or whatever. I have deleted it and I cannot stay with a game like this. For that, I'm giving it 1 star. It is enjoyable, but the problem for me is the freezing from time to time, otherwise I would have given 5 stars.”
- “Used to have no problems with this game, but ever since the update it won't load cases and freezes up.”
- “I've had to uninstall and reinstall four times and it still freezes up. When the game is suspended, it locks on the home screen and won't completely close.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
45%
11%
The game's music is widely praised for being beautiful, soothing, and top-notch, significantly enhancing the overall experience. However, some users mention issues with the sound settings, such as sounds playing unexpectedly during certain events. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and enjoyable aspect of the game.
- “The soundtrack is really top notch.”
- “I love the soundtrack of this game!”
- “Just like the first game but music is better and characters much better to look at.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The gameplay is widely praised for being fun, engaging, and affordable without requiring payment to advance. However, players express frustration with the high energy cost per level, long waiting times for energy refills, and slow chapter progression. Overall, it remains an enjoyable and thrilling experience that many recommend.
- “Gameplay is easy, and best of all you don't have to spend money to advance in the game.”
- “This is the next part of Criminal Case and it is amazing; the gameplay and the thrilling adventures are all amazing. I would recommend this game and rate it 100 out of 100.”
- “This is the best game in the overall Criminal Case games. It's so interesting compared to other games. I like the gameplay; it keeps me relaxed. The game was fun. I hope there will be more levels in the next update.”
- “I really like the game and gameplay though 20 energy per level is a little crazy.”
- “Recently the devs are pushing pizza deals in exchange for uninterrupted gameplay.”
- “Game/story/gameplay = 10 waiting time = -10000000000000 it takes too much time in analysis and energy refilling.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional attachment to the game, feeling deeply connected to the characters and story, often experiencing genuine feelings like sadness and immersion. Despite some technical frustrations, the game is praised for its ability to evoke heartfelt reactions and make players feel engaged and invested.
- “Love the game omg I'm so hooked. I really felt like me and Jones were it. I passed everything and moved on to the next level, and they gave me a little get-together. I cried, I cried. It's just a game, omg. But now I can't get the new level to download. Please help! Love this game.”
- “I made a mistake and deleted my copy of this game. After I cried myself to sleep, I accepted I had to load it again . I did, but now all I get is the intro.”
- “I know it's just a game, but I still get emotionally attached to the characters because I've played this game for so long.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally appreciated for being sly, funny, and adding charm to the characters and story, though some attempts at humor are seen as less mature or less effective. Players enjoy the witty interactions, especially between certain characters, which enhance the overall experience.
- “My favorite part of Grimsborough was the sly humor.”
- “The story line is very interesting and funny, also.”
- “The characters are very funny and interesting.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is praised for its diverse and appealing designs; however, the excessive sound volume sometimes detracts from the overall experience.

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Criminal Case: Pacific Bay is a casual puzzle game.

Criminal Case: Pacific Bay is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Criminal Case: Pacific Bay was released on February 15, 2017.

Criminal Case: Pacific Bay was developed by Pretty Simple.

Criminal Case: Pacific Bay has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Criminal Case: Pacific Bay for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Criminal Case: Pacific Bay is a single player game.

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