Dead By Murder
- October 3, 2017
- b movie games
"Dead By Murder" is a comic book-style murder mystery game where you play as a 1945 LA detective, solving homicides by examining crime scenes and interrogating Hollywood stars. With fast-paced gameplay, unique mechanics, and a constantly expanding lineup of cases, it's a nostalgic tribute to classic gangster films.
Reviews
- Fun mini mysteries with great noir styling and a unique concept.
- Casual detective gameplay that is easy to pick up and enjoyable for short sessions.
- Good value for the price, with potential for more features and cases in the future.
- Gameplay can be repetitive and relies heavily on luck rather than logical deduction.
- Limited time to solve cases often leads to frustration and feeling of being unable to win.
- Technical issues and a lack of meaningful connection between clues can hinder the overall experience.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a clean and simple user interface, but it suffers from limited actions and options, leading to a somewhat repetitive experience. The lack of randomized cases means that once players solve a case, replay value diminishes significantly, potentially limiting overall gameplay time.
“The gameplay is more about picking what action you do since you have very limited time.”
“The actual user interface is simple, clean, and easy to use.”
“Though the gameplay might be limited, the focus on decision-making under time constraints adds an interesting layer to the experience.”
“Though the execution details are very clean, the gameplay feels somewhat sloppy, and the gameplay time might be limited (not sure yet how many cases there are).”
“The sloppy execution is evident in the limited actions you can take. The gameplay focuses on choosing your actions within a very limited time frame, and the user interface is simple, clean, and easy to use. However, the gameplay may be restricted since the cases aren't randomized, and once you know the solution to a case, there's little incentive to replay it.”
“The gameplay suffers from limited actions available to players, which makes it feel somewhat restrictive. While the user interface is straightforward and user-friendly, the lack of randomized cases means that once a solution is known, replayability is significantly diminished.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers a customizable story feature through an editor, allowing players to create and share their narratives with friends. While the main story is engaging and lasts between 2 to 5 hours, some users noted that certain issues need to be addressed for an optimal experience.
“On the other hand, you can create your own story with the editor and let your friends try to solve it.”
“When those problems get fixed, it surely is a good game for the 2-5 hour long story.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the lighthearted atmosphere detracts from the tension and intrigue typically expected in a whodunit game, suggesting a mismatch between the game's tone and its genre.
“The non-serious atmosphere really doesn't suit a whodunit style game.”
“The game lacks the immersive atmosphere that I expected, making it hard to get invested in the story.”
“The overall vibe feels disjointed and fails to create the tension needed for a suspenseful experience.”