Detective Ridelle

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Detective Ridelle is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by PuzzLab and was released on February 4, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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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story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features charming characters and witty dialogue that enhance the overall experience.
The puzzles are cleverly designed, providing a satisfying blend of challenge and enjoyment.
The story is engaging and well-paced, making it easy to get immersed in the mystery.

The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content.
Some puzzles can feel disconnected from the narrative, lacking a sense of reasoning behind them.
The music variety is limited, which can become repetitive over time.

story
20 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, though some players feel it lacks depth and could benefit from a more challenging plot. While the pacing of the story and puzzles is praised, there are calls for a more intricate exploration of themes, such as a potential conspiracy. Overall, it appeals to fans of story-driven detective and puzzle games, but some aspects leave players wanting more.
- “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.”
- “If you're a fan of story-driven detective and puzzle games, definitely give this one a try.”
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally smooth and fitting, enhancing the atmosphere and aligning well with the character's personality. However, reviewers noted a lack of variety and uniqueness in the tracks, making them feel somewhat generic and less memorable over time. Overall, while the music sets a pleasant vibe, it could benefit from more distinctive compositions.
- “The music is smooth and gives just the right vibe.”
- “The music is nicely varied, but too stripped-down and generic to be memorable or atmospheric.”
- “The music variety (or lack thereof).”
- “The music is also such a vibe, it fits so well with Ridelle's calm and confident personality.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are highlighted for their impressive character visuals and clear art style, which effectively convey each character's personality at a glance. However, while the character art is praised, the overall aesthetic is considered somewhat lacking in evocativeness.
- “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.”
- “Overall, the game has good visual clarity.”
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.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its memorable characters, which consistently evoke laughter and enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the well-paced integration of humor with the escape-room puzzles and storyline, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- “I enjoyed the escape-room puzzles while the memorable characters always made me laugh.”
- “Enjoyed the characters and humor; the puzzles and story were paced well.”
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 that enhances the overall experience.
- “Excellent character design and writing, loved the cast.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a varied musical score; however, it is often perceived as too stripped-down and generic, lacking the memorability and depth needed to create a truly immersive experience.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the emotional core of the story is perceived as muddled and distant, suggesting a lack of clarity and connection that may hinder players' engagement with the narrative.

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Detective Ridelle is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Detective Ridelle is available on PC and Windows.

Detective Ridelle was released on February 4, 2024.

Detective Ridelle was developed by PuzzLab.

Detective Ridelle has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Detective Ridelle is a single player game.

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