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Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer

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51%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer is a single player action game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Nerd Monkeys and was released on July 19, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Someone has been killing passengers on the express train from Lisbon to Porto, every single day since Tuesday! Someone needs to stop the killer! Detective Case and Clown Bot are back and… is that a kid in the logo?

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
music3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features enjoyable character interactions and well-written dialogue.
  • The soundtrack is excellent, incorporating upbeat music that enhances the experience.
  • New mini-games and improved pacing add variety and fun to the gameplay.
  • Pixel hunting mechanics are frustrating, making it tedious to find necessary items to progress.
  • The story feels rushed and lacks the depth and engagement of its predecessor.
  • There are issues with translation and bugs that detract from the overall experience.

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and diversity, featuring well-composed original soundtracks that include real instruments and genres like fado. Additionally, the upbeat old-time music complements the retro cartoon graphics, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “They were well written and the music was also excellent.”
    • “Of course, there are massive upsides to this game too, like its soundtrack that includes fado music played on real instruments, for example.”
    • “The graphics are a very retro looking cartoon style and the music is upbeat old time music.”

  • story

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

    The story is described as initially engaging and fun, featuring a mix of humor and detective elements reminiscent of film noir. However, many reviewers felt that it ultimately fell flat, lacking the depth and emotional impact of the first installment, with a quick resolution that left players unsatisfied. The introduction of mini-games added variety, but the overall narrative experience was perceived as smaller and less captivating.

    • “The added mini-games were a nice feature and mixed different gameplay mechanics with the story, which was fun and enjoyable until the very end.”
    • “Just like in Christie's story, the detective case and clown bot are faced with a slew of suspects who all could have committed the heinous killings, and it is up to the player to figure out who the culprit might be.”
    • “The game as a whole felt smaller, and the story didn't capture the same feeling (film noir spiced with humor) as the first one.”
    • “The story started quite quickly, and the detective was thrown a new case almost as soon as they woke up from a hangover, but in the end, the story fell flat and ended as quickly as it started.”
    • “Just like in Christie’s story, the detective case and clown bot are faced with a slew of suspects who all could have committed the heinous killings, and it is up to the player to figure out who the culprit might be.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging mix of mini-games and diverse mechanics that enhance the story, providing a fun experience throughout. Players appreciate the nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic games, combined with innovative features that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.

    • “The added mini-games were a nice feature and mixed different gameplay mechanics with the story, which was fun and enjoyable till the very end.”
    • “As police captain Garcia is too busy to save patrons from their unwarranted demise, it is once again up to detective Justin Case and his mechanical sidekick, Clown Bot, to save the day.”
    • “What truly intrigues in 'The Express Killer' is its game mechanics.”
    • “An amazing throwback to a style of games you don't see anymore, yet with fresh new mechanics.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a retro pixel art style that some users find infuriating, particularly due to the contrast with elements like white teeth. However, others appreciate the enhanced art style and its effective alignment with the game's temporal theme, describing it as a vibrant cartoon aesthetic complemented by upbeat music.

    • “Pina & company even amped up the art style from the last time.”
    • “The temporal theme of the game works really well with the art style used.”
    • “The graphics are a very retro looking cartoon style and the music is upbeat old-time music.”
    • “The graphics are a very retro-looking cartoon style, and the music is upbeat old-time music.”
    • “And as the teeth are white and the graphics are in retro pixel style, this becomes infuriating.”

  • grinding

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

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, particularly because it is necessary to collect all items to progress, rather than simply for optional hunting.

    • “If it was solely for hunting collectibles, then I wouldn't have minded too much, but the fact that you had to find all of them to progress in the game was quite tedious and annoying.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I found the grinding to be a major chore, as it detracted from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.”

  • humor

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

    The game features a fun adventure experience infused with a strong element of Portuguese self-deprecating humor, enhancing its overall charm and entertainment value.

    • “A fun adventure game with a good dose of Portuguese self-deprecating humor.”
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Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer is a action game with mystery and comedy themes. Common tags for Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer include indie, pixel graphics, soundtrack, old school, retro and others.

Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer was released on July 19, 2018.

Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer was developed by Nerd Monkeys.

Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer for its music but disliked it for its story.

Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer is a single player game.

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