Detective Ridelle

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In "Detective Ridelle," receive an anonymous letter to board a luxury train and solve a murder. Explore handcrafted environments, interact with suspicious characters, and solve escape room-style puzzles to uncover the truth and catch the killer. The game features unique visual novel storytelling and a thrilling mystery set in a stunning, handcrafted world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Charming characters and witty dialogue enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable to engage with the story.
The puzzles are well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult, making them accessible for players of all skill levels.
The game successfully blends elements of visual novels and escape room mechanics, creating a unique and engaging gameplay experience.

The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and depth in the story.
Some puzzles lack clear reasoning or context, which can make them feel like arbitrary obstacles rather than integral parts of the narrative.
There are occasional technical issues, such as crashes on certain platforms, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a fun detective narrative with charming characters and engaging writing. While the plot wraps up nicely and maintains a good pace alongside the puzzles, some players feel it could benefit from deeper exploration of its themes and a more challenging mystery. Overall, it appeals to fans of story-driven detective and puzzle games, though some aspects of the emotional depth may feel lacking.
- “A kind of 'dynamic narrative escape room', if that makes any sense, with a variety of puzzles that are sufficiently stimulating and never too obtrusive, seasoned with a fun detective story, starring simply developed but charming characters.”
- “The story was engaging all the way to the end and wrapped up nicely.”
- “The story was well thought out with some good characters and well thought out mysteries.”
- “The emotional core of the story is muddled and distant.”
- “It already seemed to me like this game wanted to dive deeper into some grand conspiracy between the police and the jewel thief, but just couldn't fit that plot point in.”
- “Would like more story, however.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally smooth and well-suited to the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience and character interactions. However, while some players appreciate the vibe and integration with the game's themes, others find the variety lacking and the tracks too generic to be memorable. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as fitting but could benefit from more unique compositions.
- “The music mixed with the atmosphere is amazing and the characters are so fun!”
- “The music is also such a vibe; it fits so well with Ridelle's calm and confident personality.”
- “Visual novel mystery game with a perfect soundtrack and artistic style.”
- “- The music variety (or lack thereof).”
- “- The music variety (or lack thereof).”
- “The music is smooth and gives just the right vibe.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style and character design, which effectively convey personality and humor, enhancing player engagement. The 2.5D visuals and cute 3D maps contribute to a charming aesthetic, although some players feel the overall visual experience lacks emotional impact. Overall, the character visuals stand out as a highlight, making the game visually appealing and memorable.
- “The character visuals were very well done, and I could understand what a character's schtick was from a simple glance.”
- “The character art is honestly what sold me on it, I absolutely love the character art style.”
- “Love the unique art style, the 2.5D game design, the humor, and insane cast.”
- “The visuals were disappointing and lacked detail.”
- “The graphics felt outdated and didn't meet my expectations.”
- “The character designs were inconsistent and sometimes hard to distinguish.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with players noting the memorable and personality-rich characters whose interactions are both hilarious and authentic. The combination of witty dialogue and engaging puzzles contributes to a delightful experience, making the overall mystery both entertaining and enjoyable.
- “All the characters had so much personality, the interactions between said characters were hilarious and felt real, and the overall mystery had us both guessing what would happen next. Plus, the art style and 3D maps are so cute.”
- “I enjoyed the escape-room puzzles while the memorable characters always made me laugh.”
- “Hilarious with some legitimately great puzzles and a great central mystery.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Detective Ridelle is generally solid and smooth, featuring engaging elements like interviewing witnesses and case arguments. However, it has been noted that it lacks depth and could benefit from minor improvements, with its appeal varying based on individual preferences.
- “The resulting gameplay is smooth but could definitely use some small improvements.”
- “While the writing for this section was very well done, the actual gameplay was lacking.”
- “The appeal of Detective Ridelle's gameplay will vary with individual preference, but it's generally solid.”
- “There are also gameplay sections for interviewing witnesses and arguing about the case.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally praised for its engaging music and fun characters, creating an enjoyable experience. However, some reviewers feel the music lacks depth and memorability, describing it as too generic to enhance the overall atmosphere significantly.
- “The music mixed with the atmosphere is amazing and the characters are so fun!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting excellent character design and writing, as well as a beloved cast of characters.
- “Excellent character design and writing, loved the cast.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for being unclear and lacking depth, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story.