Detective Girl of the Steam City

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 189 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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"Detective Girl of the Steam City" follows Clymenia, a detective with a mysterious past, as she investigates crimes and uncovers secrets in a sprawling steam-powered metropolis. With a variety of cases to solve and eccentric characters to meet, players will need to use their wits and observational skills to bring criminals to justice. Along the way, Clymenia will also confront her own personal demons and uncover the truth about her family's mysterious past.

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  • Windows
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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 189 reviews
story35 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique steampunk detective setting with engaging storylines and character development.
  • The art style and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
  • There are multiple routes and choices that allow for varied gameplay, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate both detective work and adult content.
  • The combat mechanics are simplistic and can feel repetitive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
  • The adult content is heavily reliant on a patch, which can be inconvenient for players who want the full experience without additional steps.
  • story96 mentions

    The story of the game is generally regarded as entertaining, featuring a mix of detective elements and engaging characters, particularly the main character, Sophie. However, many reviewers note that the narrative often feels secondary to the sexual content, with a lack of depth and progression in the plot. While some appreciate the humor and side quests, others express disappointment in the linearity and simplicity of the main storyline, suggesting that it could have been more developed.

    • “The story is fairly engaging, as are the combat mechanics (if a bit easy).”
    • “The game actually manages to capture the feel of a Sherlock Holmes story quite well, albeit in a simplified, cartoony, and sexy way.”
    • “Sophie (the detective girl) is extremely likable, the plot is interesting, and there are a lot of hardcore elements in it.”
    • “I feel this game was actually entertaining the most when the main character was a detective, and not just a plot device for h-scenes to happen. It would have been much more enjoyable if there were more detective elements in the game, as the plot was interesting and it was engaging to see how things could play out.”
    • “In other words, if you're wanting to take this plot seriously, it's not really going to happen in this game.”
    • “The gameplay is just you doing quests (or minor tasks) that you need to complete, but it doesn't matter since the story is at a standstill and doesn't develop. It's more like a tool for indulgence than anything, backed by some of the best art I've seen from Clymenia, which makes it a good eyecatcher.”
  • gameplay62 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players finding it basic and sometimes tedious, particularly in combat mechanics. While some appreciate the addictive nature of the quests and the inclusion of detective elements, others feel that the game leans too heavily on its adult content rather than offering a robust gaming experience. Overall, it features a mix of enjoyable mechanics and frustrating limitations, making it a mixed bag for players seeking both gameplay and narrative engagement.

    • “There is actual interesting gameplay and it is not exceedingly easy.”
    • “The cases you can solve, even if only some of them are really interesting, are a very nice gameplay addition for this genre.”
    • “There's interesting gameplay aspects that set this aside from various other games of this style: the exploration phase has innovative parts, there's interesting story and it is pretty well made.”
    • “The gameplay is just you doing quests (or minor tasks) that you need to complete but it doesn't matter since the story is on stand still and the story doesn't develop, it's more like a masturbating tool than anything backed with probably some of the best art I've seen from Clymenia which has it as a good eye-catcher.”
    • “Most of the gameplay mechanics can be boiled down to either a.) search the room looking for clues and spam action button on every surface until you find them, b.) follow behind someone who moves slowly and avoid getting too close to them, c.) choose the right dialogue option in a given scenario, or d.) basic RPG Maker combat.”
    • “The rpg mechanics and battle system were very boring and felt more of an obstacle.”
  • music16 mentions

    Overall, the music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users praising the enjoyable and charming soundtracks that enhance the gaming experience. While some noted that the sound quality could be inconsistent, the majority found the music to be a standout feature, contributing to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.

    • “The music, I think, was done very well; actually enjoyable tracks.”
    • “A surprisingly intricate RPG Maker game, with a few stellar soundtracks.”
    • “While the controls inevitably feel familiar to any other RPG Maker game, the rest of it – gameplay, visuals, music, atmosphere – is all refreshingly different.”
    • “Art: good music: ok sound: not really good, the sound seems unreal. Gameplay: ok, still have some bugs, like event images not showing or screen freezing but the game is still running and playable. Pretty fun game, it would be much better if they added a mission list page. Sometimes when you have multiple pending missions, one mission finishes and you don't see the suggestion for a new mission, so you have to remember the remaining missions or talk to every NPC in the city, which is very inconvenient.”
    • “The only thing I like so far is the art and the music; everything else is super annoying. After reading the other reviews, I guess I need to install a patch to get the experience I wanted. I understand why it's such a pain to get the 18 patch, but it's such a hassle I might not get it.”
    • “The music and art are decent.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their aesthetically pleasing and consistent art style, particularly within the steampunk theme. Reviewers appreciate the lovely artwork and well-executed visuals, which enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling. However, some mention minor issues with the art style, suggesting it may not be universally appealing.

    • “The art style is great, the setting is alright, Sophie is pretty likable, and best of all, I didn't have to dig around too hard to find where the kinks are at.”
    • “While the controls inevitably feel familiar to any other RPG Maker game, the rest of it – gameplay, visuals, music, atmosphere – is all refreshingly different.”
    • “As far as the artwork, it is very well done, for both dialog and h-scenes.”
    • “I like the steampunk theme and the makers managed to have the art style consistent throughout the game.”
  • character development5 mentions

    Character development in the game is noted to be an improvement over previous titles, particularly with the main character Sophie, who offers a more engaging story. While the character design is praised for its quality, some reviewers feel that the animations lack effort, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the visual aspects, including character design and environments, are highlighted as standout features.

    • “Clymenia has the top art; this game looks good in every possible way, the steam city, the character design, it's all phenomenal.”
    • “Love the main character design.”
    • “The story of Sophie is a tad more interesting than some of their characters from previous works, and there seems to be a bit more character development throughout the story.”
    • “Not to mention the animations and character design seemed to have hardly any effort put into them; we just see in battle mode a blown-up version of the sprite that was on the map.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring hilarious situations and enjoyable side quests that enhance the overall experience. The storyline also contributes to the comedic tone, although some players noted a humorous inconsistency with the protagonist's disfigured feet in certain images.

    • “Overall, it's an easy game to enjoy, with quite a few hilarious situations and a lot of interesting scenes to unlock.”
    • “The side quests are also very enjoyable with how humorous they can be.”
    • “The storyline is quite funny too.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be somewhat tedious, with a monotonous map and lackluster side-quests contributing to a boring combat experience. While some interesting mechanics exist, such as the steam meter and gear upgrades, the overall requirement for resource farming to progress can feel excessive, with around an hour of grinding needed to complete the story.

    • “There are some interesting concepts like the steam meter and effective lack of leveling due to the gear that you upgrade through resource farming, but by and large the map is monotonous, the side-quests are thin, and the combat is boring as hell.”
    • “A little bit of grinding is required to progress through the story in more ways than one.”
    • “Took around 7 hours in vanilla, seeing both endings (difference in last steps of the game) with around 1 hour of farming.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its refreshing uniqueness, characterized by phenomenal art and a captivating steampunk aesthetic, which sets it apart from typical RPG Maker titles.

    • “While the controls inevitably feel familiar to any other RPG Maker game, the rest of it – gameplay, visuals, music, atmosphere – is all refreshingly different.”
    • “The art is phenomenal and the steampunk atmosphere is cool.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has limited replayability, though players still enjoyed the overall experience.

  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization is noted to be somewhat underutilized, but players find the detective work engaging and enjoy the skill upgrade system, which enhances both detective and combat performance, despite it being a bit time-consuming.

    • “While a little underutilized, the actual detective work portion of the game is pretty fun, and upgrading your skills to improve your performance in both that and combat is satisfying, albeit somewhat time-consuming.”
    • “The optimization in this game feels lacking; it often leads to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
    • “I found the optimization to be quite poor, resulting in frequent lag and crashes that made it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “Despite the interesting mechanics, the optimization is a major drawback, as it hampers the fluidity and responsiveness of the game.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, characterized by numerous bugs and poorly executed dialogue, including choppy translations that detract from the overall experience.

    • “A buggy game with poor dialogue and choppy translations.”
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