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Death Trick: Double Blind

Death Trick: Double Blind is a point-and-click story full of twists, turns, and compelling characters. I came for the circus, but I stayed for the references to Ace Attorney and Sherlock Holmes.
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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
96% User Score Based on 51 reviews
Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

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About Death Trick: Double Blind

Death Trick: Double Blind is a single player casual puzzle game with mystery, comedy and historical themes. It was developed by Misty Mountain Studio and was released on March 11, 2024. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus has vanished, but the show must go on! Death Trick: Double Blind is a non-linear detective game where an unlikely duo must gather clues, question suspects, and reveal contradictions to unravel the mystery of the missing magician!

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
story19 positive mentions
  • Engaging murder mystery with a unique dual-protagonist approach and satisfying twist ending.
  • Well-written characters with distinct personalities that players grow attached to throughout the story.
  • Beautiful artwork and music that effectively create a charming carnival atmosphere.
  • Limited Action Points system can cause frustration, restricting the ability to fully explore all clues and character interactions in one playthrough.
  • Some minor issues with typos, repetitive dialogue, and occasional unclear clues or contradictions.
  • Gameplay mechanics like AP cost for map changes and unclear AP usage contribute to occasional tedium and pacing problems.

  • story

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its endearing, well-developed characters and intriguing dual-protagonist structure, creating an immersive and emotionally engaging experience. While generally well-written with satisfying twists and multiple character arcs, some find the main mystery predictable or the pacing affected by missed clues. Overall, it balances a character-driven narrative with enjoyable investigation mechanics, appealing especially to those who favor story and character depth over complex puzzle-solving.

    • “Its interesting dual protagonist approach gave me enough reason to pick up the game, but its endearing characters and intricate storytelling full of twists and turns made me glad that I spent the time.”
    • “I can tell a lot of love went into building the stories for each of the characters, so it was a lot of fun discovering more about each character's backstory despite them all being suspects.”
    • “While some deductions can be a bit obscure on a first playthrough, the overall structure allows for you to experience this game's great story and very well constructed finale in a way that is satisfying no matter how you've played.”
    • “There are grammatical flaws, and the story has moments where it repeats information you've read before.”
    • “The story is easy to guess, as it doesn't do a good job of hiding the plot twists.”
    • “The game lacks any quality of life improvements; half the features seem useless or poorly implemented, and the more you think about it, the more nonsensical the story becomes.”

  • music

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in this detective visual novel is widely praised for its catchy, enchanting soundtrack that blends carnival and early 1900s western themes, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere. The original ending song is noted for perfectly wrapping up the story, and many players appreciate how the music complements the lush graphics and unique comic-style panels. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout element that players would even consider purchasing separately.

    • “One thing I liked most was the soundtracks/music.”
    • “Great music and atmosphere.”
    • “The credits song is original and wraps up the story nicely.”

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay of "Death Trick: Double Blind" offers an engaging detective experience with a unique mechanic of limited action points and switching between two characters without communication, creating a fun and immersive mystery. While the story and characters are praised, the gameplay can feel obtuse, sometimes frustrating, and somewhat limited in depth due to its visual novel structure. Overall, it provides a satisfying loop but lacks variety and complexity for some players.

    • “Overall, with a stellar story, fun characters, and interesting game mechanics, I felt immersed in the story and I was glad to have played!”
    • “Death Trick: Double Blind is a fantastic detective story, with a very satisfying gameplay loop of swapping between characters every hour.”
    • “Genuinely fun mystery game with a great mechanical twist by having you play as two characters who at no point exchange notes.”
    • “The mechanic style (having limited AP to do actions each turn) leaves me conflicted.”
    • “Death Trick: Double Blind has a solid setting and a strong premise but doesn’t shine when it comes to mechanics.”
    • “The visual novel structure means gameplay depth and variety are limited.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their lush, engaging artwork that enhances the visual novel experience. Combined with enchanting music, the visuals effectively support the game's mysterious and captivating detective-themed story.

    • “A detective visual novel game with lush graphics and enchanting music.”
    • “Great graphics and art, with a very interesting plot involving powers and detective work. It's more of a visual novel than a detective game, but the story is attractive and mysterious.”
    • “Great artwork and music, engaging reveals, and a fun way of making you put it all together.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is subtle and character-driven, with moments of charm such as Tito's endearing personality. However, it lacks the distinctive, witty humor often found in similar titles like Ace Attorney, resulting in a more subdued comedic tone.

    • “The story was nice, I liked the "contradiction" mechanic, the characters were interesting and many had something that set them apart. Tito was so cute and funny to me, like a "little grandpa," Rolf is big and caring about others (and his lies are obvious to anyone), and others as well.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its immersive, slow-paced experience that allows players to fully lose themselves, complemented by great music that enhances the overall mood.

    • “It might be slow for some, but to me the slow pace creates an atmosphere I can lose myself in.”
    • “Great music and atmosphere.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is praised for its heartfelt storytelling and meaningful twists, creating a deep sense of care and engagement reminiscent of beloved mystery visual novels. The abundant content contributes to a genuine, labor-of-love feeling.

    • “There was so much content that it really made me feel how this was such a labor of love.”
    • “Surprisingly really good mystery visual novel, with a few interesting twists and heartfelt notes like some of my all-time favorites.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers good replayability for players who enjoy unlocking all story content for the characters, encouraging multiple playthroughs to fully experience the narrative.

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Death Trick: Double Blind is a casual puzzle game with mystery, comedy and historical themes. Common tags for Death Trick: Double Blind include indie, 2d, exploration, choices matter, detective and others.

Death Trick: Double Blind is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Death Trick: Double Blind was released on March 11, 2024.

Death Trick: Double Blind was developed by Misty Mountain Studio.

Death Trick: Double Blind has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Death Trick: Double Blind for its story.

Death Trick: Double Blind is a single player game.

Similar games include Tangle Tower, Murder by Numbers, A Case Of Distrust, BROK the InvestiGator, Best Served Cold and others.