Detective From The Crypt

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Detective From The Crypt is a single player casual action adventure game with mystery and kids themes. It was developed by BOV and was released on June 17, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story20 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Charming Victorian gothic atmosphere with beautiful artwork and fitting music, creating an immersive and relaxing environment.
Engaging detective gameplay featuring a ghostly protagonist and a helpful hint system via a ghost cat, supporting players without giving away solutions.
Puzzles and mystery investigation well integrated with a clear journal system and multiple endings, providing satisfying detective experience within a short playtime.

Clunky and awkward controls and user interface, including problematic walking mechanics and unfriendly menu/inventory navigation.
Poor English localization with frequent grammatical errors and confusing translations affecting story clarity and puzzle hints.
Short game length with limited replay value and an anticlimactic or disappointing ending that may leave players unsatisfied.

story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally engaging and fitting for fans of detective and point-and-click adventure games, with a gothic Victorian atmosphere and multiple endings that add variation. However, many reviewers found the ending anticlimactic or clichéd, especially the "just a dream" reveal, and criticized poor English transcription that hindered clue comprehension. While the narrative is straightforward and enjoyable, some felt the plot lacked originality and cohesion in parts, though the overall mystery and investigative elements kept players invested.
- “Oh and the story/mystery was enough to bring all the five endings together.”
- “+ a nice story, I especially enjoyed the greedy bride because in my eyes she was a great symbol for a common, social flaw.”
- “The story in itself is really good, it's simple but it does its job and doesn't bore you at any point in the game.”
- “The story itself is decent until the ending, and this game has very poor transcription to English which affected the overall story and even clues by generally being unhelpful.”
- “Honestly, the ending—having it be just a dream—is something you're told not to do when you're in fifth grade because it's boring, lacks original creation, and takes away from the story itself.”
- “The biggest issue for me was the lame anticlimactic ending which felt like the story was not a true detective story at all and is, in my mind, the worst way to end any tale.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features beautifully illustrated 2D graphics with a strong Victorian-era aesthetic, enhanced by atmospheric lighting, detailed environments, and a fitting soundtrack. While the graphics are relatively simple and sometimes lack visual cues for key actions, the artistic style and ambiance are widely praised for effectively capturing the mood and spirit of classic point-and-click adventures.
- “If you like point and click adventures, don't want a huge time investment, and would like to enjoy some pretty and slightly spooky graphics and ambiance, this is a perfect game and I very much enjoyed it.”
- “Graphics use a 2D side-view concept, with all environments and objects meticulously illustrated. The music is also very good.”
- “While the game uses fairly plain 2D graphics, it looks pretty good due to its artistic use of color, atmospheric lighting, parallax scrolling, attention to detail, and a lot of variety in the environments.”
- “Very simple graphics.”
- “The graphic component is average, but in a game of this type, it is not the graphics that are important.”
- “Some UI issues affect the overall presentation despite noteworthy graphics and sound.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a rich, immersive Victorian gothic atmosphere through its detailed artwork, moody lighting, and fitting music and sound effects. While relatively short and straightforward, its eerie, somber ambiance and charming investigative elements effectively capture the spirit of classic point-and-click detective mysteries. Some note repetitive music loops, but overall the atmospheric design is praised for enhancing the game's mood and storytelling.
- “The game has an incredible 19th century Victorian atmosphere, the artwork is fantastic, and the music is good.”
- “The developers have created a very atmospheric and gloomy game that immerses you in its atmosphere and music every second.”
- “It does a really good job at capturing the spirit of the era when these games were popular - a beautifully drawn art style, pixel-hunting (not to the extent of some of the games back then), incredible atmosphere and much more of what we love about these kinds of games.”
- “Although the game has multiple endings, I wouldn’t exactly say there’s a ton of replay value unless you’re looking for some spooky atmosphere, somber music, and trying to remember what pieces fit into where.”
- “Detective from the Crypt is the second point & click game developed by BOV, with an art style as stunning as their first game, though the atmosphere and the era are different.”
- “An interesting detective story about a girl named Jade, for whom we play and must investigate the death of her family in the English atmosphere of the Victorian era.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric, melancholic, and Victorian gothic style that effectively enhances the eerie and morbid setting. While the soundtrack is soothing and fitting, some users find it repetitive and monotonous after extended play. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the immersive and mysterious mood of the game.
- “Between the art, scenery, and music this game pulls you in and makes you feel like a ghost in a very morbid setting.”
- “The soundtrack and gameplay made for a very calming, soothing experience.”
- “Sound effects and music contribute nicely to the eerie atmosphere and fit the 'Victorian gothic' setting very well.”
- “The soundtrack is a little morose, so put music on in the background as it is repetitive and can get monotonous after about 30 minutes or so.”
- “The game does not provide any options apart from volume sliders for sound and music.”
- “The music can get a little repetitive after a while if you're taking your time.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and deductive reasoning, delivered through a short, charming detective experience with some quality-of-life features like fast walking and quick travel. While generally enjoyable and praised for its atmosphere and investigative mechanics, some players found certain mechanics mildly annoying or reliant on trial and error. Overall, it offers a unique and lighter take on puzzle-adventure gameplay but may feel brief and occasionally distracting for some.
- “This is a short point-and-click game carried by its charm, its gothic and whodunit double atmosphere, and good investigative mechanics that help succeed in bringing the detective feel (where many actual detective adventures have failed).”
- “There are a few mechanics which are nice such as fast walking, quick travel, candle and cat hints.”
- “A less than 3 hour game with some quality of life mechanics that are unfortunately for me outweighed by annoying (not game breaking) mechanics.”
- “Gameplay... well... some things I felt were trial and error.”
- “Gameplay consists mostly of exploration, puzzle solving, and deductive reasoning.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers multiple endings, but its short length and ability to view all outcomes in sequence limit replayability. Replay value mainly comes from enjoying the atmosphere and music rather than varied gameplay.
- “It's also pretty short and you can see all the endings in sequence, a la Clue (1985), so there's not much replayability.”
- “Although the game has multiple endings, I wouldn’t exactly say there’s a ton of replay value unless you’re looking for some spooky atmosphere, somber music, and trying to remember what pieces fit into where.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is conveyed through charming art and neat designs, enhancing the overall experience. While the focus is more on puzzles, the characters are appealing and well-crafted within the point-and-click narrative.

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Detective From The Crypt is a casual action adventure game with mystery and kids themes.

Detective From The Crypt is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Windows, Linux and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Detective From The Crypt.

Detective From The Crypt was released on June 17, 2021.

Detective From The Crypt was developed by BOV.

Detective From The Crypt has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Detective From The Crypt for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Detective From The Crypt is a single player game.

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