Detective Story

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Detective Story is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by LTZinc and was released on January 22, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The pixel graphics are visually appealing and contribute to the game's charm.
Some players found the story enjoyable, especially for fans of detective thrillers.
The game is short, making it a quick experience for those looking to spend a brief amount of time gaming.

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 a very short playtime, with some finishing it in under 10 minutes.
The dialogue and story quality are criticized for being flat and poorly written, detracting from the overall experience.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 simple and short, appealing primarily to fans of the genre, but some users feel it fails to deliver a compelling experience overall. Despite the varied opinions, the pixel graphics and smooth controls are noted positively by some reviewers.
- “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.”
- “No gameplay, no story, not worth buying at all!”
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game 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 captivating gameplay and the unique concept of searching for clues in a 2D world.
- “Good music, captivating gameplay.”
- “Music is relaxing, and looking for clues in the 2D world - it's 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.”
- “The music that you hear in the trailer is all that you get, both in the menu and during every scene in the game.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being linear and lacking interactivity, with minimal dialogue and no opportunities for player choices or clue collection, which detracts from the overall experience. Many reviewers express disappointment in the absence of engaging gameplay elements, deeming it not worth purchasing.
- “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. But no, we don't get that, which is a shame.”
- “No gameplay, no story, not worth buying at all!”
- “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. But no, we don't get that, which is a shame.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, particularly the pixel art style, which is noted to look very good. However, players have reported significant graphical glitches, such as inconsistent text formatting and clipping issues with moving objects, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game's visual presentation is considered appealing, especially given its low price point.
- “Not a bad storyline and pixel graphics look very good.”
- “The game is quite good: the price does not bite (at a discount you can snatch for pennies), an interesting menu, interface, graphics.”
- “Jarringly fast-paced, short, and contains many graphical glitches (text randomly changes font or size, cars driving by clip out of frame and move extremely fast).”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent graphical glitches such as inconsistent text formatting and erratic object movement, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the fast-paced nature of the gameplay exacerbates these problems, leading to a disjointed and frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is jarringly fast-paced and short, containing many graphical glitches. Text randomly changes font or size, and cars driving by clip out of frame and move extremely fast.”
- “The game suffers from numerous graphical glitches, including text that randomly changes font or size, and cars that clip out of frame and move at an unrealistic speed.”
- “The stability of the game is severely compromised by its fast pace and frequent graphical glitches, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”