Detective Story: Investigation
Get on Play StoreDetective Story: Investigation is an adventure game that offers an interesting plot and stunning game mechanics. The game transports players to a crime scene to hunt down a killer and solve a mysterious criminal case, with stellar visuals adding to the overall experience. However, the game is marred by annoying ads. Players must search for clues, interview suspects, and piece together the puzzle to catch the culprit.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a variety of tasks and challenges.
- Graphics are impressive and contribute to an immersive gameplay experience.
- The storyline is intriguing and keeps players interested in solving the mysteries.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay frequently.
- Many puzzles and hidden objects are too difficult to find, leading to frustration.
- Progression can be slow due to energy limitations and the high cost of in-game items.
- story184 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging and intriguing narrative, particularly when based on real-life events. However, many criticize it for being overly simplistic, lacking depth, and often overshadowing gameplay, leading to frustration with the hidden object mechanics and pacing. Overall, while the storyline has potential, players desire more complexity and interactivity to enhance their experience.
“The storyline is great and the graphics are very realistic!”
“I love hidden object games that have a progressive story and have been looking for one just like this for some time after completing another game similar after a good few months.”
“This game is nice and intelligent and the story is really interesting.”
“Don't bother with this one, it's not a game, it's a bedtime story.”
“Game is advertised as a detective story, but in fact, you just have to point and click on objects to locate in a mess, talk to imaginary NPCs with pre-written dialogue and such.”
“There is no investigation, no logic, just spot the objects while the tedious boring story unfolds.”
- graphics149 mentions
- 87 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting their impressive quality and realism. However, some players noted issues such as blurriness and small object visibility, which detracted from the experience. While the visuals are generally considered a strong point, there are calls for further improvements to enhance gameplay and clarity.
“Good challenges, great graphics, and I love the variety of events.”
“The graphics are amazing.”
“Graphics are mind-blowing.”
“The graphics must not be working correctly because when I pressed the hint button, it highlighted an object I couldn't even see.”
“Some hidden objects are way too small and the graphics are too blurred to find.”
“The graphics just suck.”
- monetization45 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, which players find both beneficial and frustrating. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game bonuses and energy, many express dissatisfaction with the frequency and length of ads, often feeling overwhelmed by constant interruptions. Overall, the balance between ad support and gameplay experience remains a contentious point, with some players enjoying the free access while others feel it detracts significantly from their enjoyment.
“I really like the game; there are no ads yet, and it's a really good and cool game. It's helping me solve the mystery, which is sometimes hard and sometimes easy, so I think you should try it and see if you like it.”
“And most importantly: no in-game purchases needed.”
“Just started, but it's cool so far with no ads.”
“Constant ads, you can't get into the game without a 30 second ad popping up. I did about 2 hidden object puzzle scenes and had to suffer 2 ads that were longer than my time taken actually playing.”
“Now after playing the game for two days, reality is different. Not enough energy, ads and ads... shameful game. I'm deleting this game only because of the ads and lack of energy to play search objects.”
“The game is great but it has so many ads it is very annoying and bothersome.”
- gameplay35 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the graphics and story while others criticize the mechanics, particularly the "find from list" approach. Many users express a desire for more interactive elements and variety in gameplay, suggesting a shift towards puzzle-solving rather than simple item searches. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and challenging, others feel it lacks excitement and depth, indicating a need for improvement and innovation.
“The graphics are pretty good, with photorealistic cutscenes, and the overall atmosphere fits the gameplay.”
“Fun gameplay, many ads but, all around it is a ton of fun and a real challenge.”
“Excellent gameplay and graphics.”
“I really enjoy playing this game but hate the wait in between the actual gameplay updates and new storylines, and would also like some more scenes because I am finding myself becoming very aware and remembering where objects are in each scene.”
“Differences are terrible; trying to find them is impossible, especially when you're only searching a third of the scene. Just stick to 10 items or something, and it counts as a mistake when you tap on the side where the item is missing, which is a bad game mechanic.”
“To the developers, if you read this: if you want to make it better, remove the 'find from list' gameplay and try something else like 'finding the clues and putting the pieces together' kind of puzzle all by the player themselves.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's music is lacking, with many users expressing a desire for more engaging sound effects and background music to enhance the gameplay experience. While some appreciate the existing music, they feel it does not contribute significantly to the atmosphere, particularly in creating tension or excitement during key moments. Overall, there is a consensus that the music needs improvement to better complement the game's graphics and immersive elements.
“The music adds an exciting layer to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The game is very good and the graphics are excellent; the music contributes to the immersive atmosphere.”
“There should be music while playing to make it even more thrilling.”
“May need more music / sound effects.”
“Music plays but can't see or do anything.”
“There should be music while playing so it will be so exciting.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent freezing and crashing, with users reporting up to four freezes and one crash within a short playtime. Additionally, glitches such as jumbled text and unclear shadow images hinder gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
“I just downloaded it about 45 minutes ago and it freezes up on me 4 times and it crashed on me 1 time.”
“Game freezes.”
“2 glitches so far: 1 is sometimes the words describing what you need to find are jumbled up, making it hard to work out in the allotted time, and 2 quite a few items that are shadow pictures of items you need to find are very difficult to recognize.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the emotional aspect of the game is lacking, with players finding the story tedious and unengaging. The gameplay, which revolves around simply spotting and touching objects, fails to evoke a deeper emotional connection or investment in the narrative. Overall, the experience is described as monotonous and uninspired.
“The emotional depth is lacking; it feels more like a checklist of events rather than a genuine narrative.”
“The story tries to evoke feelings but ends up being predictable and uninspired.”
“I found myself disconnected from the characters; their struggles felt forced and unrelatable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game appears to be primarily optimized for tablet use, as players have noted that certain items can be difficult to locate on a phone due to their small size and poor differentiation from the background.
“The game is likely optimized for tablet use, as some items can be difficult to locate on a phone due to their small size or similarity to the background.”
“The optimization for different devices really enhances the gameplay experience, making it accessible and enjoyable across platforms.”
“I appreciate how the game optimizes performance, ensuring smooth gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
“Probably optimized for a tablet, as some items are hard to find on a phone due to them being really small or hard to differentiate from the background.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by impressive graphics, including photorealistic cutscenes, which effectively complement the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are pretty good, with photorealistic cutscenes, and the overall atmosphere fits the gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be outstanding and engaging, contributing significantly to their enjoyment and making it hard to stop playing.
“Absolutely hilarious! I can't stop playing.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; it keeps me laughing.”
“I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes throughout the game.”
