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Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze

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51%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
story, replayability
83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze is a single player puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Obsessive Science Games and was released on July 29, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

When the Golden Sneeze is stolen from the Museum of Ancient History, it’s up to you, Detective Hank, to catch the thief. That will not be easy, as the culprit changes every new game. Puzzle your way through this steampunk themed, interactive whodunnit visual novel and bring the thief to justice!

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique aesthetic and a charming steampunk atmosphere, complemented by beautiful artwork and a relaxing soundtrack.
  • It offers a light-hearted and entertaining storyline with humorous dialogue, making it suitable for younger gamers and enjoyable for casual play.
  • The game includes diverse characters and relationships, which adds depth and representation to the narrative.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive, as many events and dialogues are shared across the different story routes, leading to a lack of significant variation.
  • The mystery-solving mechanics can be unintuitive, with choices that often feel random and do not clearly guide players to the correct clues.
  • The limited replayability due to the Ren'py engine's handling of dialogue makes it tedious to revisit scenarios without skipping important information.
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as simple and straightforward, with a steampunk setting that lacks sufficient context and exposition. While some players appreciate the casual representation of diverse characters, others find the repetitive nature of the story across multiple playthroughs tedious and predictable. However, the narrative is noted for its humor and well-developed characters, providing an entertaining experience despite its brevity and simplicity.

    • “The storyline is entertaining with a great sense of humor.”
    • “While the character cast is small and predictable at first, they are very thoroughly worked out and run deeper than they seem, making the story feel complete without becoming too crowded.”
    • “While all four storyline arcs can easily be completed in a total time of under two hours, this game offers a good combination of intriguing storyline, catchy music, and consistently high-quality artwork.”
    • “I also find myself wishing there was more context and exposition for the curious steampunk world we’re thrust into, especially after knowing Tomoe’s whole story.”
    • “But ultimately, I found myself more interested in solving the mystery successfully of all the scenarios than I actually was in getting to know the story and characters, which is usually the complete opposite of my experience in mystery games.”
    • “Playing the same story four times is more than a little boring to do as there is little or no difference in story.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally light-hearted and entertaining, with some moments that elicit genuine laughter, particularly involving clever references like the mobile phone. However, not all jokes land effectively, leaving some players feeling that certain aspects of the humor fall flat. Overall, it offers a mix of amusing mysteries that can be enjoyed in a single sitting.

    • “Light-hearted and funny mysteries that can be played through in a single evening.”
    • “The storyline is entertaining with a great sense of humor.”
    • “Especially the part about the mobile phone is very funny!”
    • “It felt like it was supposed to be funny, and there were a few lines I did get a genuine chuckle out of, but other than that, some of it seemed to fall flat.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their simplicity and minimalism, contributing to a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the high-quality artwork, which complements the intriguing storyline and encourages replayability through different endings.

    • “I liked the artwork mainly for its simplicity and minimal nature.”
    • “I enjoy that the game has a unique aesthetic and feel to it, and how the culprit changes for each ending, giving a reason for us to play through it a few more times.”
    • “This game offers a good combination of intriguing storyline, catchy music, and consistently high-quality artwork.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-composed and complements the overall experience, featuring a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the colorful visuals. While not groundbreaking, it effectively supports the intriguing storylines and high-quality artwork, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “While all four storyline arcs can easily be completed in a total time of under two hours, this game offers a good combination of intriguing storyline, catchy music, and consistently high-quality artwork.”
    • “Nice and colorful pictures and a relaxing soundtrack.”
    • “It's nothing spectacular but is written well and has good music.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a charming steampunk atmosphere that balances whimsy with a lighthearted tone, complemented by an endearing cast of characters. Overall, players appreciate the delightful and immersive environment it creates.

    • “Awesome steampunk atmosphere that never takes itself too seriously.”
    • “Lovely game, good atmosphere, and a really cute cast.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users note that "Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze" suffers from limited replayability due to the constraints of the Ren'Py engine, which hinders the ease of revisiting the game.

    • “One of my main criticisms of Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze is that Ren'Py limits its ease of replayability.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel tedious to replay.”
    • “After finishing the game once, I found little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious, often feeling bogged down by repetitive dialogue and minimal variation in choices, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “What I didn't like was how it felt tedious, clicking through a lot of the same dialogue with brief variation in choosing a couple of different options.”
    • “The grinding aspect of the game became monotonous very quickly, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the repetitive tasks to be a major turn-off, as they added little to the overall experience.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its excellence, but players should be aware that it offers only a few hours of content.

    • “In short: an excellent game, as long as you don't expect to get more than a few hours of gameplay out of it.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
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Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze is a puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes.

Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze was released on July 29, 2016.

Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze was developed by Obsessive Science Games.

Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze is a single player game.

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