Detective Story
- January 22, 2021
- LTZinc
Get on Steam"Detective Story" is a quest game where you play as detective Harold, investigating a chain of strange murders in the small town of Sherwood. Gather clues, interview witnesses, and navigate mazes to uncover the culprit, with the power to determine one of two possible endings. This easy-to-follow game combines hardcore elements for a unique detective experience.
Reviews
- The pixel graphics are visually appealing and well-executed.
- Some players found the story enjoyable, particularly for fans of detective thrillers.
- The game is short, making it a quick experience for those looking for a brief adventure.
- The game lacks meaningful gameplay and decision-making, making it feel more like a project than a complete game.
- Many players reported numerous glitches and technical issues that detracted from the experience.
- The story is considered mediocre and predictable, with little depth or engagement.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable as a detective thriller, while others criticize it as mediocre or lacking depth. The narrative is described as engaging for fans of crime novels, featuring a detective protagonist, but some users feel the overall experience is undermined by poor gameplay and limited features. Overall, the story appeals to those who appreciate simple detective adventures, though it may not satisfy everyone.
“The story is enjoyable as a thriller or a detective TV show or book.”
“It is a short adventure, but the story seems enjoyable for those who like detective thrillers or crime novels.”
“Very smooth controls and an immersive storyline.”
“The story was mediocre, even awful.”
“A game without a story, without being able to change the resolution as you wish, and without being able to make even a snapshot; in a nutshell, a bad game.”
“Just one story, nothing else.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's music is limited to what is featured in the trailer, playing consistently throughout the menu and scenes. While the music is described as good and relaxing, it complements the gameplay focused on clue-finding in a 2D world, creating an interesting atmosphere.
“Good music, captivating gameplay.”
“The music is relaxing, and searching for clues in the 2D world is an interesting idea!”
“The music that you hear in the trailer is all that you get, both in the menu and during every scene in the game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of interactivity and depth, with minimal dialogue and no engaging mechanics like clue collection or player choices, leading to a disappointing experience. While some users appreciate the gameplay, the overall sentiment leans towards it being unworthy of purchase due to its shortcomings.
“Good gameplay.”
“The dialogues are barebone and flat, being more focused on moving from one premade location to the next without any form of interactive gameplay, like collecting clues or making choices, which would have been a cool idea to implement in the RPG Maker engine. It's a shame we don't get that.”
“No gameplay, no story, not worth buying at all!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with pixel art being highlighted as visually appealing. However, players have reported issues with graphical glitches, such as inconsistent text formatting and clipping issues, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game's graphics are considered a strong point, especially given its low price.
“Not a bad storyline and the pixel graphics look very good.”
“The game is quite good: the price does not bite (at a discount you can snatch it for pennies), an interesting menu, interface, and graphics.”
“Jarringly fast-paced, short, and contains many graphical glitches. Text randomly changes font or size, and cars driving by clip out of frame and move extremely fast.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for its jarring fast pace and numerous graphical glitches, including inconsistent text formatting and erratic vehicle movements that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is jarringly fast-paced, short, and contains many graphical glitches. Text randomly changes font or size, and cars driving by clip out of frame and move extremely fast.”
“I experienced frequent crashes and frame drops that made the game nearly unplayable.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I often encounter bugs that disrupt gameplay and ruin the overall experience.”
