Detective AI

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Detective AI is a single player puzzle game with a comedy theme. It was developed by GamongaTensou and was released on September 28, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

Detective AI consists of a police investigation and strategy plot, where in each new case the assassin improves their ways of killing, causing a greater difficulty for the player to unravel the case. The objective of the game is to find out the killer at the end of 6 cases, they can be any of the characters, chosen randomly at the beginning of each game. In order to give the feeling of being a det…

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game features an interesting concept with AI-driven cases that increase in difficulty, providing a challenge for players.
Some players appreciate the pixel art style, finding it visually appealing despite the overall criticism of the game's graphics.
The game is free to play, which some reviewers see as a positive aspect, allowing players to try it without financial commitment.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
The writing and dialogue are poorly executed, with many spelling errors and awkward translations that detract from the experience.
The game relies heavily on repetitive procedural generation for content, leading to a lack of meaningful gameplay and engagement.

stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, even after several years since its release. Many players find it unplayable due to frequent crashes and poor design, indicating a need for substantial improvements. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern that detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's a buggy, clunky, badly designed mess with poor writing, phoned-in pixel crap 'art', and worse gameplay.”
- “Buggy even after almost four years.”
- “Very buggy, and when I made a mistake with my notebook, despite being given 3 attempts, it froze on the 1st attempt and I had to restart.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being buggy and poorly designed, with a heavy reliance on lengthy, poorly written text cutscenes that detract from actual gameplay. Players find the mechanics to be broken and lacking clarity, resulting in a frustrating experience that fails to engage them meaningfully. Overall, the game does not meet fundamental design principles, leading to a disappointing and clunky experience.
- “It's a buggy, clunky, badly designed mess with poor writing, phoned-in pixel art, and worse gameplay.”
- “The developers failed one of the most basic, fundamental requirements of game design: 'show, don't tell.' You'll spend a huge amount of time not playing the game, but clicking through endless lines of poorly written visual novel text cutscenes because the developers couldn't figure out how to convey their narrative through the game mechanics.”
- “It's a quite buggy game, and it lacks design thinking in explaining all its mechanics properly.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been criticized as poorly executed pixel art, lacking the quality of real 3D visuals. While some players argue that similar games have succeeded despite subpar graphics, the overall sentiment suggests that the visual presentation detracts from the experience.
- “This features really godawful pixel art instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a noir-inspired narrative presented in an 8-bit style, creating a unique blend of retro aesthetics and dark storytelling. Players are drawn into a compelling plot that emphasizes atmosphere and intrigue.
- “A noir-inspired narrative in an 8-bit story-driven game.”
- “The storytelling is captivating and keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “The plot twists and character development are truly impressive.”
- “A noir in the 8-bit story-led game.”
- “Story time:”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an impressive concept and charming pixel art, complemented by witty and humorous dialogue that enhances the overall experience.
- “The idea behind the game is amazing, the pixel art is super pretty, and the dialogue is very funny at times.”